Wooing Matt O'Connor to Ottawa

[Micklebot]

I think for this guy a big part of his decision is going to be on the aspect of working with the Goaltending Coach.

Can't say I know much about the other teams but it seems that Rick Wamsley is quite good at this position for the Senators and that really seemed to come across when O'Connor was in town for his visit. I think this is going to be a big plus for Ottawa.

On another note, I have to take issue with Vancouver having beautiful weather.
I lived in Vancouver for 3 years and they have beautiful Summers but I would actually take an Ottawa Winter over a Vancouver Winter. One January that I was out there, it rained every single day. It can be tough when you don't see the sun for weeks at a time!

True about the rain, but I enjoy rain so maybe I'm weird that way.

 

[YouGotAStuGoing]

Also of note: the Rangers are good now. Will they still be good when/if he's ready to step in?

 

[Do Make Say Think]

Also of note: the Rangers are good now. Will they still be good when/if he's ready to step in?

That's a good point, we're set for the future while New York is in win now mode

Although the Rangers have a solid prospect pool

 

[Lehner]

That's a good point, we're set for the future while New York is in win now mode

Although the Rangers have a solid prospect pool

They do?

After Buchnevich, dont see much at all.

 

[God Says No]

They do?

After Buchnevich, dont see much at all.

Their prospect pool is weak. They are all in now.

 

[Sens Mile]

Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie
BU free agent G Matt O'Connor expected to decide within the next 48 hours which one of 4 NHL teams - EDM, NYR, OTT, VAN - he'll sign with.

 

[Senscore]

So Edmonton is back in?

 

[Six Assets]

So Edmonton is back in?

earlier report was false

 

[Micklebot]

So Edmonton is back in?

Were they ever out? Are you thinking of Buffalo?

 

[Sun God Nika]

Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie
BU free agent G Matt O'Connor expected to decide within the next 48 hours which one of 4 NHL teams - EDM, NYR, OTT, VAN - he'll sign with.

Thank ****ing god. I have a strong feeling he is going to New York, but its good to finally have an end to all the speculation.

 

[Senscore]

Were they ever out? Are you thinking of Buffalo?

The Score reported last week that it was us, the Rangers, and the Nucks.

 

[ChocolateLeclaire]

Their prospect pool is weak. They are all in now.

Yeah, Duclair was their blue chipper.

Now they have Dylan "Worst pick ever" McIllrath...

Man, only the Rangers saw that 6th round talent as a first round pick.

 

[BondraTime]

Yeah, Duclair was their blue chipper.

Now they have Dylan "Worst pick ever" McIllrath...

Man, only the Rangers saw that 6th round talent as a first round pick.

I guarantee that 25/30 had him in their top 30.

Ryan Graves is going to be a player, I'd love him in the Sens pool.

 

[dumbdick]

Ground zero for ridiculous speculation in here.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

Are we really debating why a 20something who is about to make millions would prefer NYC over Ottawa?

Higher taxes in NYC, higher housing, higher everything in terms of cost.

That does play a role in things when you're looking at the long-term picture.

 

[Six Assets]

 

[Senscore]

I hope he decides to take his talents to a dirt parking lot in Kanata.

 

[Karlsson2Turris*]

Lehner is pretty much gone if we get O'Connor

 

[Sabretip]

Bob McKenzie @TSNBobMcKenzie
BU free agent G Matt O'Connor expected to decide within the next 48 hours which one of 4 NHL teams - EDM, NYR, OTT, VAN - he'll sign with.

Goalie Matt O’Connor will wake up Saturday morning, make three difficult phone calls, and then call his new National Hockey League general manager with the fourth.

The 6-foot-5 free agent from Boston University has decided on his NHL destination, and will inform each of Vancouver, Edmonton, Ottawa and the New York Rangers which organization he will sign his Entry Level Contract with.

The teams should know by 1 pm Eastern time Saturday afternoon, Sportsnet has learned. The Senators, Rangers, Oilers and Canucks are all that remain from a long list of NHL suitors

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/oconnor-to-sign-with-nhl-team-within-48-hours/

Lehner is pretty much gone if we get O'Connor

That's what some Sabres fans are hoping for.

 

[Six Assets]

He's gonna be a Senator tomorrow

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

Wow.....I hope that isn't his style in nets. He looks tiny, tiny, tiny in that picture.

 

[BonkTastic]

Wow.....I hope that isn't his style in nets. He looks tiny, tiny, tiny in that picture.

He's in full butterfly pushed as far in the net as possible in that pic. Seems more like a scramble save than "typical style". No goalie regularly plays that far back in his net.

 

[Very Stable Genius]

I still don't think he amounts to anything special given the hype. He's only had 1 great season and that was behind an awesome team with Eichel. Let in back breaking goals in the Semis and Finals of the tournament, one of which was the worst gaffe I have ever seen from a goalie, but I'm not employed by an NHL team so what do I know?

 

[Iamok]

I still don't think he amounts to anything special given the hype, but I'm not employed by an NHL team so what do I know?

How often do these college UFA's actually live up to the hype? The big deal for teams is that it's a free asset with some added development time tossed in. If it doesn't work out then nothing of value is lost.

 

[Very Stable Genius]

How often do these college UFA's actually live up to the hype? The big deal for teams is that it's a free asset with some added development time tossed in. If it doesn't work out then nothing of value is lost.

I'm bothered by all this lets ship out Lehner because we signed O'Connor talk.