Not the first person I've heard express this feeling on Brady as captain. Be curious to see how people feel in the off season after another wasted season.
- david22

Pretty sure Dorion promised the C when negotiating Brady's long term deal. Reasonably confident the Norris deal was signed max term hastily also to make Brady happy. It feels like a ton of stock has been put into making this one guy happy. BT strikes me as somebody who would've benefited from a Marchand C trajectory parallel - mature and learn over time under the wing of a Bergeron type, and close out his career out as captain.

Rumor in C town today has the Sens offering theirs and Bostons 2024 firsts straight up for Weeger
- DEDDIE

LMFAO weegar not worth a top 5, top 10 top 15 pick maybe not even a top 20. rumours from morons dont mean they are actual rumours

Yeah dawg, Sens not giving up a top 10 pick for a 31 year old D-man next year.

Good cap hit, great player..... would love him on my team but not for 10th overall with where the Sens are. I would seriously consider trading Boston's first for him

Notable Picks after 15th overall

2000s - Ryan Getzlaf, Brent Burns, Ryan Kesler, Mike Richards, Anthony Stewart, Corey Perry, Patrick Eaves, Travis Zajac, Wojtek Wolski, Andrej Meszaros, Mike Green, Martin Hanzal, T.J. Oshie, Andrew Cogliano, Matt Niskanen, Trevor Lewis, Chris Stewart, Claude Giroux, Patrik Berglund, Nick Foligno, Ian Cole, Max Pacioretty, Mikael Backlund, David Perron, Brendan Smith, Jake Gardiner, Michael Del Zotto, Jordan Eberle, Tyler Ennis, John Carlson, Chris Kreider, Marcus Johansson, Kyle Palmieri

2010s - Vladimir Tarasenko, Nick Bjugstad, Kevin Hayes, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Charlie Coyle, Brock Nelson, Connor Murphy, Phillip Danault, Vladislav Namestnikov, Rickard Rakell, Tom Wilson, Tomas Hertl, Teuvo Teravainen, Andrei Vasilevskiy, Scott Laughton, Olli Maatta, Mike Matheson, Brady Skjei, Tanner Pearson, Nikita Zadorov, Anthony Mantha, Andre Burakovsky, Shea Theodore, Ryan Hartman, Sonny Milano, Travis Sanheim, Alex Tuch, Tony DeAngelo, Nick Schmaltz, Robby Fabbri, Kasperi Kapanen, Jared McCann, David Pastrnak, Adrian Kempe, Mathew Barzal, Kyle Connor, Thomas Chabot, Joel Eriksson Ek, Ilya Samsonov, Brock Boeser, Travis Konecny, Anthony Beauvillier,

Round 2 Picks

2000s - Patrice Bergeron, Loui Eriksson, Matt Carle, Shea Weber, Bryan Bickell, Carl Soderberg, Alex Goligoski, David Krejci, James Neal, Marc-Edouard Vlasic, Justin Abdelkader, Paul Stastny, Mason Raymond, Adam McQuaid, Jamie McGinn, Nikolay Kulemin, Jeff Petry, Milan Lucic, Artem Anisimov, P.K. Subban, Wayne Simmonds, Jacob Markstrom, Vyacheslav Voynov, Jake Allen, Roman Josi, Justin Schultz, Derek Stepan, Travis Hamonic, Marco Scandella, Ryan O'Reilly, Kyle Clifford, Alex Chiasson, Jakob Silfverberg, Robin Lehner, Brian Dumoulin, Dmitri Orlov, Tomas Tatar, Dante Fabbro, Tage Thompson

2010s - Justin Faulk, Patrik Nemeth, Tyler Toffoli, Calle Jarnkrok, Jason Zucker, Boone Jenner, Victor Rask, Brandon Saad, Matthew Nieto, William Karlsson, Nikita Kucherov, Jake McCabe, Colton Sissons, Chris Tierney, Jordan Martinook, Damon Severson, Robert Hagg, Artturi Lehkonen, Tyler Bertuzzi, Ivan Barbashev, Marcus Pettersson, Brandon Montour, Ryan Donato, Christian Dvorak, Sebastian Aho, Brandon Carlo, Rasmus Andersson, Vince Dunn, Jakob Chychrun, Jordan Kyrou, Alex DeBrincat, Samuel Girard, Filip Hronek, Dillon Dube

What is the point of naming all the "notable" picks? It comes down to being able to identify if a player may be notable at that time. Back in their draft years, there was and still is no way to be able to guarantee that a player may turn out to be notable. At best it is an educated guess and hope you can develop the player into someone worthwhile.

I would rather keep our picks to rebuild our base. You can always use Chychrun/Norris/Brannstrom/Joseph/etc. as trade bait to go out and get what you need.

What is the point of naming all the "notable" picks? It comes down to being able to identify if a player may be notable at that time. Back in their draft years, there was and still is no way to be able to guarantee that a player may turn out to be notable. At best it is an educated guess and hope you can develop the player into someone worthwhile.

I would rather keep our picks to rebuild our base. You can always use Chychrun/Norris/Brannstrom/Joseph/etc. as trade bait to go out and get what you need.
- OttawaB

Who have Ottawa got in round 1 the past 13 drafts, whether their own picks of through trade (beyond top 6 picks)?
Tyler Boucher (10) Logan Brown (11) Cody Ceci (15) Erik Brannstrom (15) Josh Norris (17) Curtis Lazar (17) Lassi Thomson (19) Colin White (21) Stefan Noesen (21) Matt Puempel (24) Jacob Bernard-Docker (26) Shane Bowers (28) Ridly Greig (28)

All these players outside of Josh Norris are the quality of players you can get in the second round. Holding onto 1st round picks beyond the top 15 is pretty useless OR there's not much of a difference unless you KNOW you have a strong probability of a player turning into a useful player. Round 2 is very underrated for prospects.

Dorion was a F**** in idiot for getting a horrible return for DeBrincat. Paying a 7th overall pick for garbage in Kubalik, no name prospect, and a LATE 1st rounder - I knew it then, but to actually go through it after all the names above, it's sickening. Ridly Grieg is a solid piece but he's not going to be a top line forward. He has a CHANCE of being a second liner but likely fits in as a strong middle 6 forward. If that's what we trade 7th overall picks for, then it's better to have two 2nd rounders or spend money in free agents + trade!

Right now the draft is not a significant priority for the Sens. Draft picks are important but none of the selections will be a factor for another 3 years or so. This fan base and the existing players cannot support another 3 years of losing like this past year.

Either this group of players is successful or it all gets blown up. I believe in this core group.

Some folks still want to add more offensive punch. Why?

This team gives up too many goals, why? They allow too many soft goals. Why?

It seems to me the Sens will need to spend assets to motivate a trade partner to take on a chunk of the Korpisalo contract. And, they will need to invest more draft capital/prospects into acquiring a proven goaltender.

They need a better physical presence (size) in front of their own net.

Those are my first two priorities.

Third priority is a shut down centre who can play tough minutes against the other teams top centres.

New Jersey was supposed to fly high and was at the top of most everyone's preseason predictions. Ottawa was close behind with everyone jumping on the bandwagon predicting a playoff position for the Sens.

So, what happened? Both teams imploded because of goaltending.

It becomes psychologically brutal when teams to give up soft goals at the beginning of the game or down the stretch when it is close. Players don't quit, but they get pushed down when an opposing team starts the game one up after the first or second shot.

Listened on radio and heard a talking head explain why Cooper (Tampa) deserved coach of the year. He has not won it before despite a phenomenal 10 year record. Do you think his winning record has something to do with having a world class goalie? Why are the Ranger so good? Why did Boston not falter with the retirement of Bergeron and David Krejci?

Thoughts on Tij Iginla. Was going to be around 10th overall but he is gaining a lot of attention for someone that could sneak into the 5-8 range. Playing amazing in the playoffs so far. Thoughts?

My Top 8 FA D-men (assuming they wanted to sign in Ottawa)

8) Brady Skjei
7) Alexandre Carrier
6) Chris Tanev (2 x 4M)
5) Sean Walker
4) Matt Roy
3) Brett Pesce
2) Dylan Demelo (+ 41)
1) Brandon Montour

*Montour is the best overall but defensively 2-6 would all improve Sens more

Right now the draft is not a significant priority for the Sens. Draft picks are important but none of the selections will be a factor for another 3 years or so. This fan base and the existing players cannot support another 3 years of losing like this past year.

Either this group of players is successful or it all gets blown up. I believe in this core group.

Some folks still want to add more offensive punch. Why?

This team gives up too many goals, why? They allow too many soft goals. Why?

It seems to me the Sens will need to spend assets to motivate a trade partner to take on a chunk of the Korpisalo contract. And, they will need to invest more draft capital/prospects into acquiring a proven goaltender.

They need a better physical presence (size) in front of their own net.

Those are my first two priorities.

Third priority is a shut down centre who can play tough minutes against the other teams top centres.
- spatso

There's a handful of goalies available of note going to free agency this year.

Samsonov, Kahkonen, Ned. I don't know if these guys are top tier but better than Korpse? Likely.

My Top 8 FA D-men (assuming they wanted to sign in Ottawa)

8) Brady Skjei
7) Alexandre Carrier
6) Chris Tanev (2 x 4M)
5) Sean Walker
4) Matt Roy
3) Brett Pesce
2) Dylan Demelo (+ 41)
1) Brandon Montour

*Montour is the best overall but defensively 2-6 would all improve Sens more
- AlfieisKing

Just so we all accept the reality that the Sens will have to give one more year than everyone else, and about a million dollars more per year than everyone else (and more than what the precious RD is actually worth).

The Ottawa Tax....

Horrible line change on that first fla goal. No awareness or hurry.

Poll Question

Saturday Ottawa plays Montreal at home. It is the last and only home game of the year. If the loser of that game in regulation receives 1 pick higher in the draft (say 7th vs 8th pick, who would you want to win and why?

2024 NHL Draft Lottery

1. San Jose Sharks
2. Chicago Blackhawks
3. Anaheim Ducks
4. Columbus Blue Jackets
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This is 99% the order next month.

Right now next three is us ARI & MTL. All have 4 games left:

5. ARI - 71 pts (VAN, CAL, EDM x 2) - predict 3 points
6. MTL - 72 pts (NYI, OTT, DET x 2) - predict 4 points
7. OTT - 72 pts (TBL, MTL, NYR, BOS) - predict 2-3 points

Final Standings Prediction

5. Arizona - 74 points
6. Ottawa - 74-75 points
7. Montreal - 76 points

Happy Daniel Alfredsson Day!

2024 NHL Draft Lottery

1. San Jose Sharks
2. Chicago Blackhawks
3. Anaheim Ducks
4. Columbus Blue Jackets
-------------------------------
This is 99% the order next month.

Right now next three is us ARI & MTL. All have 4 games left:

5. ARI - 71 pts (VAN, CAL, EDM x 2) - predict 3 points
6. MTL - 72 pts (NYI, OTT, DET x 2) - predict 4 points
7. OTT - 72 pts (TBL, MTL, NYR, BOS) - predict 2-3 points

Final Standings Prediction

5. Arizona - 74 points
6. Ottawa - 74-75 points
7. Montreal - 76 points
- AlfieisKing

I feel that Arizona is the only team with a winnable game (cal) on their schedule. I mean besides the Montreal vs Ottawa game, which is a petty equal on paper.

Poll Question

Saturday Ottawa plays Montreal at home. It is the last and only home game of the year. If the loser of that game in regulation receives 1 pick higher in the draft (say 7th vs 8th pick, who would you want to win and why?
- AlfieisKing

I can answer this question very specifically...

My brother (stupid habs fan) and I have a yealry standing bet concerning Ottawa vs Montreal. So...if Ottawa wins Sat, I get a free Keg dinner. And i would gladly give that up for one or two spots higher in the draft and a 1 to 2% higher chance at winning the draft.

I can answer this question very specifically...

My brother (stupid habs fan) and I have a yealry standing bet concerning Ottawa vs Montreal. So...if Ottawa wins Sat, I get a free Keg dinner. And i would gladly give that up for one or two spots higher in the draft and a 1 to 2% higher chance at winning the draft.
- GrimmdaGoalie

I feel that Arizona is the only team with a winnable game (cal) on their schedule. I mean besides the Montreal vs Ottawa game, which is a petty equal on paper.
- GrimmdaGoalie

There's always playing the spoiler.

Arizona on track to move to Salt Lake now?! Maybe that will light a fire under them to win some games. Or they'll just mail it in.

Watching ARI @ VAN in OT. Wow. They suck. On the PP. 4 on 3. They let a D-man in Hronek get a breakaway and then gets hauled down, get a OT penalty shot. At least Connor Ingram just stopped it

edit: Arizona just scored!! Nice

If the Sens lose tonight in TBL in regulation combined with a MTL win in NYI..... that would set up a great possible loss against the Habs on Saturday. If that happens too - then the Sens would almost be guaranteed a 5th or 6th place finish. Fingers crossed

Thoughts on Tij Iginla. Was going to be around 10th overall but he is gaining a lot of attention for someone that could sneak into the 5-8 range. Playing amazing in the playoffs so far. Thoughts?
- AlfieisKing

Looks like he could be a great choice. He also has a late birthday.

Why do they win when I want them to lose.

MTL in OT , fingers crossed*

Why do they win when I want them to lose.

MTL in OT , fingers crossed*
- AlfieisKing

Something admirable about a team with nothing to gain by winning, trying their best against a superior opponent, and doing well in spite of the odds.