tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198213.post113172215222002770..comments2024-03-20T03:15:12.761-04:00Comments on Battle of Ontario: Cap-a-nomicsThe Muppethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00653735594516326620noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198213.post-1131993909686928392005-11-14T13:45:00.000-05:002005-11-14T13:45:00.000-05:00It's also the only place Ottawa is hugely vulnerab...It's also the only place Ottawa is hugely vulnerable... how many teams could weather losing a player like Alfredsson or Heatly? It might suck, but I think the Sens could do it. Now, if they lose Hasek, different story. That's why you have to be worried.<BR/>I'm a Leafs fan. 40 year old goalies are not a recipe for calm in the playoffs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198213.post-1131929079964544702005-11-13T19:44:00.000-05:002005-11-13T19:44:00.000-05:00Hasek is a very flexible goalie, but the string of...Hasek is a very flexible goalie, but the string of injuries coupled with the fact that he flails around like a octopus on ice should be a bit worrying.<BR/><BR/>It's not like he's guaranteed but if you talked to a risk assesment person they'd tell you that his chances are a lot better of getting injured then someone else who hasn't been injured.Yodahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11534106045598804424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198213.post-1131916992632924892005-11-13T16:23:00.000-05:002005-11-13T16:23:00.000-05:00So is Damon Allen, the difference is no one is exp...So is Damon Allen, the difference is no one is expecting Hasek run around. I think Hasek's fragility is misleading, he seems limber and mentally prepared which is all you need from a goaltender.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08628728347599057479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198213.post-1131838186570537352005-11-12T18:29:00.000-05:002005-11-12T18:29:00.000-05:00That's what Red Wings fans were saying about Hasek...That's what Red Wings fans were saying about Hasek in 2003-04 and we know how that turned out.<BR/><BR/>He also turns 41 in two months.James Mirtlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11221488913251638181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198213.post-1131752831487847942005-11-11T18:47:00.000-05:002005-11-11T18:47:00.000-05:00It's all about the bucks and quite frankly kolzig ...It's all about the bucks and quite frankly kolzig would cost too much regardless of the portion of salary left at the time .Hasek may be gone next year so who would your # 1 be then? Emery isn't going any where and he will probably have more games under his belt than most other backups this year(except maybe Telly in TO).Razor has been solid in nets so far this year and will continue to be Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198213.post-1131750131892442402005-11-11T18:02:00.000-05:002005-11-11T18:02:00.000-05:00The concern you have to have is what kind of impac...The concern you have to have is what kind of impact bringing in someone like a Kolzig into the dressing room. You have to remember that the trade deadline is earlier this year so that means a longer time period in which Kolzig would be a backup. Is Kolzig going to be happy with that? Also, Dominik Hasek has been a bit of a head case at times in his career, how would he react to having another Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198213.post-1131748965910511522005-11-11T17:42:00.000-05:002005-11-11T17:42:00.000-05:00It's Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals, and ...It's Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals, and the Senators are playing the Flyers with the series tied at two. Now, let's say Emery comes in and stinks up the game. <BR/><BR/>What kind of a GM would you be if you hadn't planned for a worst-case scenario, especially when it would cost you very little in terms of dollars and/or prospects?<BR/><BR/>I'm not saying Emery's not a good backup; I'm James Mirtlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11221488913251638181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198213.post-1131734499614962712005-11-11T13:41:00.000-05:002005-11-11T13:41:00.000-05:00I'm surprised no one's brought up Ottawa's goalten...I'm surprised no one's brought up Ottawa's goaltending situation. Do you go into the postseason with Emery as your backup with a Cup contending team? Probably not when you can afford to add any goalie you want, namely someone like Olaf Kolzig on a non-contending team, to play behind Hasek in case of injury.James Mirtlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11221488913251638181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198213.post-1131732682804516372005-11-11T13:11:00.000-05:002005-11-11T13:11:00.000-05:00I think the Sens should have bought out Smolinski ...I think the Sens should have bought out Smolinski this year. He's down from the second line to the third, and based on his play, I don't think he's doing enough to justify even holding that spot. <BR/><BR/>At $2.6M or whatever he's making, there's no way that kind of money should be spent on a 4th line caliber player. If he doesn't improve soon, I think the Sens could easily accomodate a more Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198213.post-1131731889251558842005-11-11T12:58:00.000-05:002005-11-11T12:58:00.000-05:00I hope the Sens learn their lesson from Bondra, wh...I hope the Sens learn their lesson from Bondra, who they picked up for the 03-04 playoffs who just didn't produce.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198213.post-1131730958677346782005-11-11T12:42:00.000-05:002005-11-11T12:42:00.000-05:00The question is whether the Senators want to go fo...The question is whether the Senators want to go for broke this season and trade a top prospect to get a top player. Would you trade Patrick Eaves for Weight?<BR/><BR/>The Senators are likely going to lose a couple players off this years roster next year because they will be under cap contstraing having to resign Chara, Redden, Hasek (or another goalie), Spezza, Havlat and others. Some of them Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198213.post-1131724882384548892005-11-11T11:01:00.000-05:002005-11-11T11:01:00.000-05:00Historically, moves of that type at the deadline d...Historically, moves of that type at the deadline don't help a team win the cup. (that year)<BR/><BR/>While he certainly wouldn't hurt the team, I don't know if that would be the right move to make heading into the playoffs. Especially if they're rolling offensively already.<BR/><BR/>Moves of that sort tend to pay off a year after they're made. ie) Ray Bourque, Joe Nieuwendyk etc.<BR/><BR/>I Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198213.post-1131723603188413042005-11-11T10:40:00.000-05:002005-11-11T10:40:00.000-05:00Couldn't you see the team picking up a center at t...Couldn't you see the team picking up a center at the deadline? <BR/><BR/>Doug Weight?<BR/>His contract is up after this season.Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00194666266088544008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198213.post-1131723133539350062005-11-11T10:32:00.000-05:002005-11-11T10:32:00.000-05:00I don't think Ottawa should make any moves unless ...I don't think Ottawa should make any moves unless the Wheels fall off. They have the Goaltending, they have the Offensive Talent, they have defense and everything seems to be clicking.Yodahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11534106045598804424noreply@blogger.com