Ottawa looks soooo bad. And they don't have their 1st rounder AND the guy they gave it up for is UFA and will likely be traded at the deadline.

AND with that horrible attendance they will be slashing their budget everywhere. Their scouting department will be reduced to one guy in a closet with a VHS tape of Euro hockey.
- RogerRoeper

“Light at the end of the tunnel.”

- spatso

Domi

Like father like son

But seriously, such a pathetic league. Ekblad needs to defend himself and be ready. When a guy starts punching you with his gloves on, put your hands up and get ready to go.
- Hockey_Reverend

No reason for Ekblad to fight there, he’s been battling injuries as it is last couple years I believe.

Well that and high end picks anc quality ufas.
- Fakepartofme

And quality UFAs might not be here without Babs. Even in 2015-16, he structured the team greatly and had them playing good hockey.

Trade Nylander, sign Brouwer to play with Matthews.


- Dongull_Trump

“Light at the end of the tunnel.”

- spatso



- Dongull_Trump

Oh yes, Spatso's rant about how the Sens have a better team and future...

“Light at the end of the tunnel.”

- spatso



- Dongull_Trump

I'm pretty sure its the 9th circle of hell and as far as I can remember from Inferno, the only light is the soft orange light from the burning fires

Sens fans had such a laugh when the Leafs gave up a high pick for Kessel. They find themselves in a far worse situation now.
I laugh.

Sens fans had such a laugh when the Leafs gave up a high pick for Kessel. They find themselves in a far worse situation now.
I laugh.
- RogerRoeper

To be fair, everyone laughed.

Why does Karma only happen to us?

To be fair, everyone laughed.

Why does Karma only happen to us?
- david22

While it's true that everyone laughed, it seemed as though the Sens and Sabres fans laughed for a longer period of time...

We all know that nothing like this would happen to the Sabres. Only because the hockey gods have punished them enough already by making them play in Buffalo.

While it's true that everyone laughed, it seemed as though the Sens and Sabres fans laughed for a longer period of time...

We all know that nothing like this would happen to the Sabres. Only because the hockey gods have punished them enough already by making them play in Buffalo.
- PatC80

That anyone is to play in buffalo is proof that there is no God.

yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees

How did Zaitsev play?

He has a history of concussion issues, and you want him to start getting punched in the head?

Either way, a sucker punch is more of a female dog move, IMO
- david22

No, put your hands up and defend yourself. He doesn't need to fight. Just grab the guy in a bear hug, problem solved. I am not saying fight, just get ready and defend yourself... This is a men's hockey league... and its contact!

How did Zaitsev play?
- Garnie

Was paired with Marincin, so it's unfair to judge Zaitsev..

Ottawa looks soooo bad. And they don't have their 1st rounder AND the guy they gave it up for is UFA and will likely be traded at the deadline.

AND with that horrible attendance they will be slashing their budget everywhere. Their scouting department will be reduced to one guy in a closet with a VHS tape of Euro hockey.
- RogerRoeper

I know its only 2 preseason games, but their 'prospect' pool looked really unimpressive. Ours look better imo

No reason for Ekblad to fight there, he’s been battling injuries as it is last couple years I believe.
- ClarksonDavid

No, I didn't say fight. But you need to get your hands up and be ready. If a guy wants to fight and you don't, either skate away quick or grab him and bear hug. But when a guy gives you several shots with his glove on, you need to be ready... put your hands/stick up and stop him...

No, put your hands up and defend yourself. He doesn't need to fight. Just grab the guy in a bear hug, problem solved. I am not saying fight, just get ready and defend yourself... This is a men's hockey league... and its contact!
- Hockey_Reverend

You know that sucker punches and contact are not the same.. Ekblad didn't turtle, he did push back a little...

That was a douchebag move by Max Domi.

Was paired with Marincin, so it's unfair to judge Zaitsev..
- PatC80

Nonsense. We will judge him.

Crap. Bust. Garbage. Worst Contract in NHL.

1967

Was paired with Marincin, so it's unfair to judge Zaitsev..
- PatC80

That's what people said last year about Gardiner when he was paired with Z

Weren't they playing a bunch of AHL guys? ( I didnt see any of the game )

Nonsense. We will judge him.

Crap. Bust. Garbage. Worst Contract in NHL.

1967
- Hockey_Reverend

Playing with Marincin, meant that Zaitsev had to play both LHD and RHD spots at the same time.

You know that sucker punches and contact are not the same.. Ekblad didn't turtle, he did push back a little...

That was a douchebag move by Max Domi.
- PatC80

It was barely a douche bag move. That kind of stuff happens all the time. I wouldn't call it a 'sucker' punch. That is when a guy isn't even looking or something. (Domi Sr on Ulf Samuelsson!! lol) Domi wanted to make an impression. Get your hands up and grab the guy, just wrestle him to the ground. The end.

Playing with Marincin, meant that Zaitsev had to play both LHD and RHD spots at the same time.
- PatC80

Z looked healthy tonight, that’s a good sign.

Really early....but Ozhiganov, Borgman both surprised me.

Carrick and Holl looked average

Liljegren and Sandin were awesome but need time still

Rosen looks like he has all the tools but struggles with where he needs to be.

Finally....Marincin had a good game...........
- Santo_44

I think we were watching different games, 'cause Marincin was the worst player on the ice.

Playing with Marincin, meant that Zaitsev had to play both LHD and RHD spots at the same time.
- PatC80

(frank), he has enough trouble just playing his own side.

I think we were watching different games, 'cause Marincin was the worst player on the ice.
- GreatGigInTheSky

I wouldn't say the worst player on the ice.. There were 23 players on Ottawa.. So, he was at least the 24th worst player on the ice... But, by far, the worst Leaf on the ice..