The worst is definately over.
Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | 3 Comments »Finally management knows it can only get better from here. This is the advantage of being worst in the east. Sheesh. OK, enough of the slagging, it's not really my style. So what's the trend here? Oddly, over 10 games, it's .500. ...
Signs of a Power Struggle
Saturday, November 15th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | 6 Comments »As is so often the case, small bits of information, when put together, begin to show a clear picture. It has now become blatantly obvious that this team is in a power struggle. Maybe not an all out war, but ...
Mired in Storming faze
Friday, November 14th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »I dislike commenting on game to game performances, preferring instead to focus on sets of results. I do not believe that one can accurately analyse the state of a team by simply focusing on one game. The truth lies in ...
A state of flux
Saturday, November 8th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | 3 Comments »Last nights poor showing is further proof that this team is still struggling with it's consistency. This is typical of a team going through major transition. We have witnessed the team put together enough solid games to know the message ...
Some critical changes
Friday, November 7th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | 3 Comments »Just a quick look at some key changes over the past 5 games that have contributed to this teams earning some much needed points 1. Steady goaltending - Auld looks like a rod hockey goalie out there. Big, fixed, and a ...
2 Out of 3 Aint Good. Rumours too!
Sunday, November 2nd, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | 5 Comments »After an opportunity filled match with TBL, Ottawa will come home to face the Capitals on Tuesday night, then the Flyers on Thursday. They will also have to face their nervous fans. With only 10 of a possible 22 points, ...
Auld Aboard…
Friday, October 31st, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »Let's hope the Senator train, the one bound for the post season at least, is finally ready to pull out of the station. The patient and well executed game that was played vs. FLA is hopefully indicative of the start ...
Storm Warning
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | 3 Comments »Earlier, before the season began, I indicated the Senators would face some "team" challenges with all of the new faces, both on the ice, and behind the bench. It would appear they've now progressed from the forming stage, and have ...
Scape Gerber
Monday, October 13th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | 6 Comments »Really hockey media? Look, I know he's not Brodeur, but the guy stands on his head, and keeps his team into a game they had no right winning let alone almost winning, and still you twist the knife of controversy? ...
2 down, 80 to go.
Tuesday, October 7th, 2008 Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment »It wasn't exactly a pair of perfect games, but considering the location, calibre of competition, and roster changes, it was a very successful start to what many believe will be a season focused on rebuilding the dressing room. Going into the regular season ...
