General Sens Talk - Part III

[Matt the Aussie]

Well Harpur would be better than Oduya but, baby steps right?

[Josh]

Also Ben Harpur getting sent to Belleville helps.

-Glad Neil will play in the alumni game and probably formally retire a Senator

-Team is definitely still gonna be sold

-Glad Turris issues were with Melnyk and not Boucher/Dorion

What information do you have pertaining to the team definitely still being for sale?

[thedaigle1]

What information do you have pertaining to the team definitely still being for sale?

My goddamn self.

[Josh]

My goddamn self.

Good enough for me :)

[Alfie11]

Of course, during the one time the fans are excited all season (alumni game), Melnyk goes on Tim and Sid and talks bad about Sens fans not buying tickets and the possibility of relocation if things got worse.

It brings me joy to realize I have not spent significant money on the team in a few years. I bought a Heritage Classic jersey a few years ago, one playoff ticket last year and a tshirt for a friend last year.

[Josh]

Can you imagine if this clown relocates the fucking team?!

[Alfie11]

Can you imagine if this clown relocates the fucking team?!

I don’t think the league will allow it. At least I hope not.

[Alfie11]

Bettman on the #Sens : "I don't think this franchise is going anywhere. You can't just pick up and move."

[Josh]

Lots of talk around a possible trade of Mike Hoffman to Edmonton. Also some rumblings of Gryba coming back the other way.

I'm so close to being done with this team.

[Alfie11]

Elliotte Friedman mentioned in his 31 Thoughts that Murray was always able to keep Melnyk in check. Friedman witnessed Melnyk trying to get into the teams locker room during the 2010 Playoffs, and Murray denied him. He also mentioned that the Desmarais family declined interest in an NHL team six years ago, but refused an interview this time around.

[Josh]

Elliotte Friedman mentioned in his 31 Thoughts that Murray was always able to keep Melnyk in check. Friedman witnessed Melnyk trying to get into the teams locker room during the 2010 Playoffs, and Murray denied him. He also mentioned that the Desmarais family declined interest in an NHL team six years ago, but refused an interview this time around.

They were interested in a Quebec City team, right?

[Alfie11]

Hoffman, to be, is a trading chip if you're going to make a move. Not to say I don't like him - his game has really developed in the last couple of seasons. But, to me, he's more like a poor mans Phil Kessel. A great complimentary piece to step it up when you need a big goal, but not someone that drives offense. That's Mark Stone.

They were interested in a Quebec City team, right?

That was the rumour, but he denied it at the time. This time he chose not to comment.

[Jasmine]

Congrats to Dion Phaneuf and his wife Elisha who welcomed their first child, Zaphire, into the world earlier today. Mom, baby and Dad are doing great.

[Jasmine]

Ottawa’s Fredrik Claesson suspended two games for an illegal check to the head on Boston’s Noel Acciari.

[Alfie11]

I don’t think my interest for the team has ever been this low. I don’t even follow the schedule anymore, and I’ll tune in for a third of a game if I see it on and feel like it.

I find it hard to watch given their poor play along with the ownership and management situation. This is the first time as a Sens fan I’ve felt like there’s literally no hope.