Senators' winger Mark Stone working as a caddie for Sarnia golfer Matt Hill, at the Mackenzie Tour-PGA Tour Canada National Capital Open to Support Our Troops.

He would have golfed in this tournament, but has had few opportunities to play golf, as he's been busy playing in the playoffs, for three of five springs since he's turned pro.

Okay leaf fans, I know you can come up with some good jokes about this ..... let's hear them.

Senators' winger Mark Stone working as a caddie for Sarnia golfer Matt Hill, at the Mackenzie Tour-PGA Tour Canada National Capital Open to Support Our Troops.

He would have golfed in this tournament, but has had few opportunities to play golf, as he's been busy playing in the playoffs, for three of five springs since he's turned pro.

Okay leaf fans, I know you can come up with some good jokes about this ..... let's hear them.
- D0PPELGANGER

He has what, ONE more playoff game over that timeframe, than Kadri? Less than JVR.

Senators' winger Mark Stone working as a caddie for Sarnia golfer Matt Hill, at the Mackenzie Tour-PGA Tour Canada National Capital Open to Support Our Troops.

He would have golfed in this tournament, but has had few opportunities to play golf, as he's been busy playing in the playoffs, for three of five springs since he's turned pro.

Okay leaf fans, I know you can come up with some good jokes about this ..... let's hear them.
- D0PPELGANGER

He's gonna have plenty of time going forward, now that he's with Ottawa and not Binghamton.

He's gonna have plenty of time going forward, now that he's with Ottawa and not Binghamton.


- Feeling Glucky?

did he play a game past april with Binghamton?

I don't think first round playoff games, played in April, really cut into golf season too much.

it's just a silly statement.

given that many of the current leafs have been with the Marlies the last few years, they've probably had less of an offseason than Stone.

Senators' winger Mark Stone working as a caddie for Sarnia golfer Matt Hill, at the Mackenzie Tour-PGA Tour Canada National Capital Open to Support Our Troops.

He would have golfed in this tournament, but has had few opportunities to play golf, as he's been busy playing in the playoffs, for three of five springs since he's turned pro.

Okay leaf fans, I know you can come up with some good jokes about this ..... let's hear them.
- D0PPELGANGER

Stone ,is such a unique player.I have been trying to think of a player from seasons past he reminds me of .It hasnt been easy ,Jason Allison??maybe

And your not about the leafs ...come on dude its called being a fan
- top shelf 15

As most Sens fans know I have no difficulty being critical of the Sens and some of the decisions they take. And there are some players that I really like (e.g. Pageau) and I make no excuses for my choices.

As most Sens fans know I have no difficulty being critical of the Sens and some of the decisions they take. And there are some players that I really like (e.g. Pageau) and I make no excuses for my choices.
- spatso

As you should,nt ,most leaf fans after the 7 game loss were claiming how good their team was.It didnt turn out to be the case,but fans have a right to be fans

As you should,nt ,most leaf fans after the 7 game loss were claiming how good their team was.It didnt turn out to be the case,but fans have a right to be fans

- top shelf 15

kinda like how most sens fans are claiming how good their team is after not making the playoffs last year, but even worse.

As you should,nt ,most leaf fans after the 7 game loss were claiming how good their team was.It didnt turn out to be the case,but fans have a right to be fans

- top shelf 15

Leaf fans have been burned by the lies of team management and the hokum served up by the blue and white media trying to hype a deficient product to a highly vulnerable fan base that has been kicked around for more than 10 years. But I believe Shanahan and team management are finally headed in the right direction. They are rebuilding the right way. I think we are seeing a little premature adulation on the part of the desperately hungry fans. It is okay and understandable. I think Leaf fans will be rewarded for their patience but playoff success is still a few years off. No reason you cannot enjoy the growth and excitement of a young hockey team learning how to compete.

Leaf fans have been burned by the lies of team management and the hokum served up by the blue and white media trying to hype a deficient product to a highly vulnerable fan base that has been kicked around for more than 10 years. But I believe Shanahan and team management are finally headed in the right direction. They are rebuilding the right way. I think we are seeing a little premature adulation on the part of the desperately hungry fans. It is okay and understandable. I think Leaf fans will be rewarded for their patience but playoff success is still a few years off. No reason you cannot enjoy the growth and excitement of a young hockey team learning how to compete.
- spatso

Sens fans have been burned by the lies of team management and the hokum served up by the red and mustard media trying to hype a deficient product to a highly vulnerable fan base that has been kicked around for more than 20 years. But I believe Dorion and team management will someday realize the error of their ways and head in the right direction. They are not yet rebuilding the right way. I think we are seeing a little premature adulation on the part of the desperately hungry fans. It is okay and understandable. I think Sens fans will be disappointed with their team's performance this year, and playoff success is a long ways off. No reason you cannot enjoy the excitement of a mediocre hockey team trying in vain to compete.

Odds to win 2017 Eastern Conference (6/10/17)

Pittsburgh Penguins ............7/2
Washington Capitals. ....15/4
Tampa Bay Lightning.. ...15/2
New York Islanders .. .......9/1
New York Rangers ........ ..9/1
Detroit Red Wings....... .. 10/1
Boston Bruins..... .... .....12/1
Florida Panthers .......... 12/1
Philadelphia Flyers........ ..13/1
Montreal Canadiens.... ... 15/1
Ottawa Senators ............25/1
New Jersey Devils..... ..... 30/1
Columbus Blue Jackets 35/1
toronto maple leafs..... 35/1
Buffalo Sabres.............. 40/1
Carolina Hurricanes .... 45/1

Odds to win 2017 Eastern Conference (6/10/17)

Pittsburgh Penguins ............7/2
Washington Capitals. ....15/4
Tampa Bay Lightning.. ...15/2
New York Islanders .. .......9/1
New York Rangers ........ ..9/1
Detroit Red Wings....... .. 10/1
Boston Bruins..... .... .....12/1
Florida Panthers .......... 12/1
Philadelphia Flyers........ ..13/1
Montreal Canadiens.... ... 15/1
Ottawa Senators ............25/1
New Jersey Devils..... ..... 30/1
Columbus Blue Jackets 35/1
toronto maple leafs..... 35/1
Buffalo Sabres.............. 40/1
Carolina Hurricanes .... 45/1
- D0PPELGANGER

You actually think this says something good about the sens????

You actually think this says something good about the sens????
- muffin_man

Hummmmmm ....................................... whats the name of this thread again ? Oh yeah it's " WHO is in a better situation: LEAFS or SENS?"..

Do you have a problem with that?

Hummmmmm ....................................... whats the name of this thread again ? Oh yeah it's " WHO is in a better situation: LEAFS or SENS?"..

Do you have a problem with that?
- D0PPELGANGER

The Sens are at their peak while the Leafs are in year 1 of building after tearing down the disaster that was their organization. If you're happy with basically being slightly better than them then sure, you win.

Hummmmmm ....................................... whats the name of this thread again ? Oh yeah it's " WHO is in a better situation: LEAFS or SENS?"..

Do you have a problem with that?
- D0PPELGANGER

So the sens are built to contend NOW, and made changes to that effect this summer but are still in the bottom half of the conference and closer to the leafs (who are in the middle of their rebuild) than the top.

And you think that's in a better spot?


You're Burke era leafs, congrats

Cup favourites, nice

Hummmmmm ....................................... whats the name of this thread again ? Oh yeah it's " WHO is in a better situation: LEAFS or SENS?"..

Do you have a problem with that?
- D0PPELGANGER

One team is trying hard to win now.

The other team just spent a year trying not to win but be bad enough to get a high pick.

Kinda sad that the team trying hard to win is only viewed as slightly better.

The Sens are at their peak while the Leafs are in year 1 of building after tearing down the disaster that was their organization. If you're happy with basically being slightly better than them then sure, you win.
- muffin_man

Wow, that's one of the most uniformed statements I've ever read on this site.

You've really lowered the bar there buddy.

So the sens are built to contend NOW, and made changes to that effect this summer but are still in the bottom half of the conference and closer to the leafs (who are in the middle of their rebuild) than the top.

And you think that's in a better spot?


You're Burke era leafs, congrats
- burn

Contend for what?
Are you implying that they're ready to contend for the Cup?
If so where did you get that wild idea?

I've heard the GM mention that his team ready to compete to get into the Playoffs ............. but that's a long way from contending for the Cup.

Wow, that's one of the most uniformed statements I've ever read on this site.

You've really lowered the bar there buddy.
- D0PPELGANGER

It does seem to be a silly word to use with the Sens.

What do you call the highest point of a speed bump?

One team is trying hard to win now.

The other team just spent a year trying not to win but be bad enough to get a high pick.

Kinda sad that the team trying hard to win is only viewed as slightly better.
- systemtool

I'm sure that's the type of coaching system that Babcock has brought to toronto, play to lose as many games as possible for the best odds to win the lottery.

If you believe that, then you'll believe just about anything. Face it the leafs last season just sucked, as the management stripped away what they wanted the shed from the team ......... but the coaching staff coached to win, and the players played to win...... but they ended up as the worse team in the NHL.

By your warped logic, the leafs will be in the same position as the Senators in a few seasons (at best) and then you'll "only view them as slightly better" than the bottom feeders below them in the standings, finishing just out of the playoffs and selecting in the middle of the pack at the draft ......... and not going anywhere ......... exactly what you say of the Senators today.

It does seem to be a silly word to use with the Sens.

What do you call the highest point of a speed bump?
- Feeling Glucky?

You're up early on a Sunday. Must be heading off to church.

You're up early on a Sunday. Must be heading off to church.
- D0PPELGANGER

[quote=D0PPELGANGER]


well, the odds (that YOU posted) showed the Sens two places ahead of the Leafs. Just two. You posted them, and that's what people are commenting on.

Two places in the standings can very, very, very easily be made up in ONE season, not "a few". But you're correct, passing the Sens does not mean a playoff spot. Two places in the standings is actually something that could reverse itself just based on a little standard deviation. So, that goes back to my point before, the two teams are close enough, either could finish ahead of the other.

Wow, that's one of the most uniformed statements I've ever read on this site.

You've really lowered the bar there buddy.
- D0PPELGANGER

What? That's all we've seen you sens fans post.... They are 2nd best in the division( ) they are making moves to compete ( )


How on earth is it uninformed ? Are you saying sens fans uninformed?