What is all this talk about Silfverberg and Zibanejad in our playoff lineup?
Did I miss some sort of announcement from someone important saying they'd be here during the first round?
Zibanejad is gonna be here soon if he's not already here, and I am absolutely sure he'll play. Tim Murray said that he doesn't care about the year he could burn on the contract cause it doesn't really matters at the end, and with our horrid group of forwards I could really see Zibanejad drawing into the line up if our grinders ( Condra Greening Daugavins O'Brien Winchester ) don't start producing soon. As for Silfverberg, when his playoffs are over they'll try to bring him here, and if he gets here, he'll play, be sure about that
Anybody know where Peter Regin is as far as a return. Last I heard it was 4-6 months and that was around the end of December. Wonder if there is any chance he is back?
From what i've seen lately...this is the best projected lineup IMO:
Greening Spezza Michalek (Silverberg would look good here)
Klinkhammer Turris Alfredsson
Foligno O'Brien Neil (Crash and bang #1)
Condra Smith Daugavins (Crash and bang #2....keep these guys together instant chemistry)
Forward reserves in order:
Winchester
Butler
Konopka
Anybody know where Peter Regin is as far as a return. Last I heard it was 4-6 months and that was around the end of December. Wonder if there is any chance he is back?
Shut down for the year. No chance he suits up. He hasn't even started full on-ice practices.
Here's an article recently from a Danish newspaper. Terrible translation courtesy of the fine folks at Google Translate:
Quote:
Peter Regin neglected Spring Ottawa star can start practicing at full speed and looks towards a new season
Peter Regin neglected spring has done evil, but now he catches sight of light at the end of the tunnel. Ottawa Senators star can start practicing at full speed and looks towards a new season.
- 19 april, I meet the doctor who operated me. I hope for a green light to intensify your workout. Rehabilitation is as it should. Hopefully it will soon run on the rails again, he says to sporten.dk from Ottawa.
Peter Regin damaged left shoulder in a match against the Buffalo Sabres 20th december and have not played since.
- I did not realize at first how bad it was. I've had shoulder problems before, but not the same injury. Until a few years ago, I have never been seriously injured. But in January it was clear that an operation was necessary, and my season was over, he says.
Peter Regin recognize that it was a situation he had to get used to.
- It was not always easy, but after some time, you set up that it is a time to get over and not of the world. It helps the mood that each day has a goal of rehabilitation. In the beginning I had not touch his shoulder, but now I'm working on getting the movement and strength back. I welcome the future. I have many years left, he said.
The 25-year-old center had only played ten NHL games in 2011/12 with a score of four points (two goals and two assist). Since its debut in 2008/09 he has played 151 basic series matches (19 goals and 33 assist) and six playoff games (three goals and one assist).
Ottawa Senators have qualified for the playoffs, but gets it hard in the first round against either the New York Rangers or the defending champions, Boston Bruins. Peter Regin predicts a very close and unpredictable playoffs, but will not be surprised if the Pittsburgh Penguins and Vancouver Canucks meet in the Stanley Cup.
- Pittsburgh has a scary team, but Vancouver will go far. They have the same strength as last year, he says. Peter Regin's contract expires after this season, but he does not expect something to happen before this summer.
- We have talked together, but there is no clarification. The time now is focus on playoffs, he says. Peter Regin will be in Ottawa during the rehabilitation and return home on holiday in Herning in June. 82nd and final round of the Basic Series is played at night to Sunday Danish time.
One thing we can not do is bury the 4th line. It just won't work in the playoffs and it is what we did for most of the time Konopka was the 4th line centre. Also through lots of call-ups getting 4-6 minutes of ice time. In the playoffs we need to role 4 lines.
Who knows when Silfverberg will come over so won't worry about him. Zibanejad might be put in if we start to lose a series and we need a boost and he looks good in practice. Although Klinkhammer and even Butler would see time before him. Butler is a relatively effective 4th liner with 94 games under his belt. I don't think Konopka will play at all. He is a liability and does not know when to play physical and takes horrible penalties. He is far down the depth chart.
Also could see some Greening-Spezza-Alfredsson with Foligno-Turris-Michalek as 2nd line. Neil if he is healthy enough will see some serious ice time. Maclean LOVES to play Neil.
If Winchester can't handle the rigours of the playoffs game in and game out he could be spotted some games with O'Brien moving to centre and Kilinkhammer or Butler coming in.
I don't see Zibanejad inserted and blowing a year on his contract unless it looks liek the Senators are going to advance with a spark. He won't get thrown in if we are down 3-0 and getting outplayed in the first round. If it is game 6 or 7 and we need a spark or have an injury then maybe.
One thing we can not do is bury the 4th line. It just won't work in the playoffs and it is what we did for most of the time Konopka was the 4th line centre. Also through lots of call-ups getting 4-6 minutes of ice time. In the playoffs we need to role 4 lines.
I think getting Winchester back is a HUGE boost to us being able to roll 4 lines regularly. I am amazed at just how good he's been (in his role) so quickly after being out for so long. His board work might be among the best on the team. Yes, he's not going to score a ton, but he gets out there and frustrates the other team with some really smart play, and can generate chances through hard work.
If there's a guy who you can trust not to hurt you out there, it's Winny. He returned just in time.
You gotta think Condra sits and Klink plays. On top of that, we'd be insane to scratch K-Daug. The guy lights it up in the playoffs. Calder Cup anyone?
Daugavins should stay in the lineup. I mean that stache, plus he seems like a great locker room guy for Greening, Condra, Butler, Cowen, and Smith from the Calder Cup run. We need people that like to score and like to win on this team.
We should really stop with the Silfverberg insertions into the line up as his team is in the Elitserien Final which will last up to two weeks. The absolute earliest he would be available would be the second round. Just not realistic at the moment.
Zibby may come over but I see him just travelling with the team purely for experience. He's way too green for the NHL playoffs.
Regin shouldn't even be brought up AT ALL. He's done for the season and he may never play another game in a Sens jersey.
The line up we saw at the end of the regular season is what we'll likely get in Game 1. Really just between Gilroy/Carkner and I'd rather have the more conservative and physical Carkner back there. And Klinkhammer or Daugavins, and really either of them would bring grit to the line up but I'd rather see Klink get the shot.
We should really stop with the Silfverberg insertions into the line up as his team is in the Elitserien Final which will last up to two weeks. The absolute earliest he would be available would be the second round. Just not realistic at the moment.
Zibby may come over but I see him just travelling with the team purely for experience. He's way too green for the NHL playoffs.
Regin shouldn't even be brought up AT ALL. He's done for the season and he may never play another game in a Sens jersey.
The line up we saw at the end of the regular season is what we'll likely get in Game 1. Really just between Gilroy/Carkner and I'd rather have the more conservative and physical Carkner back there. And Klinkhammer or Daugavins, and really either of them would bring grit to the line up but I'd rather see Klink get the shot.
Comment on Silfverberg "Elitserien Finals schedule starts this Tuesday-Thursday (game 1 sens)-Saturday (game 2)-Sunday then (if necessary) Tuesday (game 3)-Thursday (game 4)-Saturday (game 5) ...So game 6 or 7 Silfverberg can play !!
Unless there's a sweep in which case he could be here for Game 3 in Ottawa
So we're going to throw in a tired and burnt out young guy who just went through a tough playoff season across the world, and throw him into the line up with zero NHL experience?
I really don't think that's in his or the team's best interests. He would only be useful if the team needed a massive jolt to the offence and he could provide that based on energy alone. I am not sure why people think he would step into the line up and instantly make an impact. That would not happen, we already have plenty of serviceable players for depth purposes. IF we were to make it to Round 2, than the option should be considered.
Greening - Spezza - MM
Foligno - Turris - Alfie
Daug - Winchester -Neil
Z. Smith- OBrien - Condra
Kuba - Karlsson
Cowen - Gonchar
Phillips - Gilroy
Went with Gilroy in game because he's an ex Ranger and I think the Sens will try and push the pace against the rangers and it will be a very fast series. If it was Boston I;d go with Carkner
daug over Kilnk just cause.
