I'm surprised that since it was reported yesterday afternoon, that no one has brought up the accident/injury that Craig Anderson suffered, and how his absence from the Senators lines may, or may not affect the Senators chance of maintaining a playoff position.

Also, if he's out of the line if the Senators make the playoffs, do they have the same chances to succeed without him?


In a news release, the team said Anderson would make a full recovery but would be out of the lineup indefinitely, which is being assumed to be between 10 days and two weeks.
http://www.canada.com/spo...+hopes/6200951/story.html

I'm surprised that since it was reported yesterday afternoon, that no one has brought up the accident/injury that Craig Anderson suffered, and how his absence from the Senators lines may, or may not affect the Senators chance of maintaining a playoff position.

Also, if he's out of the line if the Senators make the playoffs, do they have the same chances to succeed without him?


In a news release, the team said Anderson would make a full recovery but would be out of the lineup indefinitely, which is being assumed to be between 10 days and two weeks.
http://www.canada.com/spo...+hopes/6200951/story.html
- Doppleganger

its hard to say. i've heard eveything from 10 days to up to 8 weeks. obviously the longer it takes the greater the chance of them missing the playoffs.

If its the low end of the spectrum, they play 5 games in the next 10 days and 7 in the next 14. Its a tough schedule too with 2 games against boston, 1 against chicago and 1 against NYR. The other 3 games are no gimmie either up against florida, tampa and the isles. They need to at least split those games to keep their current position.

its hard to say. i've heard eveything from 10 days to up to 8 weeks. obviously the longer it takes the greater the chance of them missing the playoffs.

If its the low end of the spectrum, they play 5 games in the next 10 days and 7 in the next 14. Its a tough schedule too with 2 games against boston, 1 against chicago and 1 against NYR. The other 3 games are no gimmie either up against florida, tampa and the isles. They need to at least split those games to keep their current position.
- sens rock

In order for the Senators to be bumped out of the playoff picture, they would have to be passed by two teams. toronto and Washington are both seven points bask with only one game in hand each. Florida is one point closer with three games in hand.

If Ottawa can get 20 points in their remaining games, it'll be hard for two of those three teams to pass them in the standings.

Has Lehner been called up?

If so, why is he not starting tonight?

Has Lehner been called up?

If so, why is he not starting tonight?
- mfreedman

I think it was out of respect that Auld was given the start on Saturday, as he's faithfully served as backup and been a supportive member of the team.

Also, the Bruins have won the past 8 (now 9) games they've played in Ottawa, so I think besides easing Lehner back into the NHL, I guess they decided to start him in a game after Auld has shown that he can't handle the load.

I think it was out of respect that Auld was given the start on Saturday, as he's faithfully served as backup and been a supportive member of the team.

Also, the Bruins have won the past 8 (now 9) games they've played in Ottawa, so I think besides easing Lehner back into the NHL, I guess they decided to start him in a game after Auld has shown that he can't handle the load.
- Doppleganger

So whats the plan now?

Bishop/Auld? or is Auld on his way out now, and Lehner/Bishop are given the shot?

Too many goaliesisn't a bad problem at all, jut wondering how this is gonna work out

So whats the plan now?

Bishop/Auld? or is Auld on his way out now, and Lehner/Bishop are given the shot?

Too many goaliesisn't a bad problem at all, jut wondering how this is gonna work out
- mfreedman

Lehner played last night and played well. He'll be the Starter going into Boston, and his performance will dictate whether he keeps starting.

If he plays well, even in a loss in Boston, I see him continuing to start with Auld (who will not be a Senators after this season) will continue to be the back up.

Bishop has been assigned to Binghamton. But managment will take a good look at him, and if deemed an upgrade on Auld, could start ahead of him if Lehner falters enough to warrant such a move.

Lehner played last night and played well. He'll be the Starter going into Boston, and his performance will dictate whether he keeps starting.

If he plays well, even in a loss in Boston, I see him continuing to start with Auld (who will not be a Senators after this season) will continue to be the back up.

Bishop has been assigned to Binghamton. But managment will take a good look at him, and if deemed an upgrade on Auld, could start ahead of him if Lehner falters enough to warrant such a move.
- Doppleganger

The advantage of having Bishop in Bingo is that you can do a straight comparison between the two goalies - take out Lehner, plop in Bishop, give a little time for him to get to know his D, see how he performs. If Lehner feels Bishop nipping at his heels, this is his opportunity to distance himself through great play. I'm glad he's getting some NHL time...

Bishop will be playing tonight and perhaps again Friday, and I suspect they'll consider bringing Lehner up for a few games if Anderson's recovery is longer than suspected.

He is practicing on his own with a stick and the good play by both Lehner and Bishop, if it continues, gives the team the luxury of extending his rehabilitation until he's 110% ready for the playoffs.

Bishop will be playing tonight and perhaps again Friday, and I suspect they'll consider bringing Lehner up for a few games if Anderson's recovery is longer than suspected.

He is practicing on his own with a stick and the good play by both Lehner and Bishop, if it continues, gives the team the luxury of extending his rehabilitation until he's 110% ready for the playoffs.
- Doppleganger

u guys are not out of the woods yet, the Sabres could catch u..but it would take a total choke finish by the Sens..u should not talk like ur in..cause you could miss

u guys are not out of the woods yet, the Sabres could catch u..but it would take a total choke finish by the Sens..u should not talk like ur in..cause you could miss
- French-Connection

We can talk like we're in quite safely. We can say we're going to win the cup too, doesn't change anything...

I've been cheering on Buffalo since they started their resurgence - I really don't want Washington to squeak in - if the Sabres make it in, they'll be almost he hottest team in the East in the playoffs (2nd to Pittsburgh) - much more exciting!

We can talk like we're in quite safely. We can say we're going to win the cup too, doesn't change anything...

I've been cheering on Buffalo since they started their resurgence - I really don't want Washington to squeak in - if the Sabres make it in, they'll be almost he hottest team in the East in the playoffs (2nd to Pittsburgh) - much more exciting!
- Mr_Squeaks

We need to pick up some wins before anything is cut and dried for us please dont jinx us

u guys are not out of the woods yet, the Sabres could catch u..but it would take a total choke finish by the Sens..u should not talk like ur in..cause you could miss
- French-Connection

But both the Sabres AND the Capitals would have to catch and pass the Senators, for them to be pushed out of the playoff picture.

They (Caps & Sabres) also play each other one more time this season, so one team will lose that game.

Ottawa's chances of making the playoffs sit at over 94%, Washington's are at about 77% and the Sabres just over 17%.

Ottawa needs about 7 points in their next eight games, so technically they don't have an "x" beside them (in the standings) yet, but they do control their own destiny.

We need to pick up some wins before anything is cut and dried for us please dont jinx us
- top shelf 15

All I'm saying is that we can say anything we want. Watch this:

WE ARE GOING TO LOSE THE REST OF THE GAMES THIS SEASON!!!!

Did I just reverse-jinx us into a playoff spot? Or did I just post something on a messageboard that nobody reads and that has no effect on anything whatsoever?

I tell you, if I had the power to post something here that caused a specific end result in a game, I'd be the friggin' Proline champ here.

All I'm saying is that we can say anything we want. Watch this:

WE ARE GOING TO LOSE THE REST OF THE GAMES THIS SEASON!!!!

Did I just reverse-jinx us into a playoff spot? Or did I just post something on a messageboard that nobody reads and that has no effect on anything whatsoever?

I tell you, if I had the power to post something here that caused a specific end result in a game, I'd be the friggin' Proline champ here.
- Mr_Squeaks

That it we are toast thanks a lot

So whats the plan now?

Bishop/Auld? or is Auld on his way out now, and Lehner/Bishop are given the shot?

Too many goaliesisn't a bad problem at all, jut wondering how this is gonna work out
- mfreedman

Has worked out quite as good as could be expected. One month ago when Anderson cut himself out of the line up, the Senators had a 7 point gap between them and the ninth placed team, who also had one game in hand, so if you gave them the win, in that game, it shrinks to a 5 point gap.

Today they have a 4 point gap between themselves and the ninth placed team, with zero games in hand.

So essentially they lost one point (in the gap) while Anderson was out.

Bishop has worked his way into the Back up role with a 1.95 GAA and a .925 Sv%.

Auld should be watching a lot of the remaining games from the press-box.

Lehner's numbers at the NHL level of a 2.01 GAA and a .935 Sv% are equally impressive.

So Murray has made good use of a second round draft pick to bring in Bishop, and he seems to be the odds on favourite to be the full-time back up, now and next season.

That it we are toast thanks a lot
- top shelf 15

I humbly apologize... (looks at Sens/Habs score)... no, really, I'm sorry! I'M SORRY!!!!!

Just curious, if Ottawa slips out of a playoff spot, would you say that would make them the biggest disaster of a season of anyone in the NHL?

I mean, having a bad roster achieve their absolute best case scenario, buoyed in big part by the best season many of their veterans have had in many years, only to leave them in ninth place (and the pick that goes with it), no second round pick, and the loss of their best prospect for basically a B, maybe even C level sort of young player.

Can it get any worse? That's basically stalling the team for a year. Maybe more when you factor in losing their best prospect and a pick for no return.

Just curious, if Ottawa slips out of a playoff spot, would you say that would make them the biggest disaster of a season of anyone in the NHL?

I mean, having a bad roster achieve their absolute best case scenario, buoyed in big part by the best season many of their veterans have had in many years, only to leave them in ninth place (and the pick that goes with it), no second round pick, and the loss of their best prospect for basically a B, maybe even C level sort of young player.

Can it get any worse? That's basically stalling the team for a year. Maybe more when you factor in losing their best prospect and a pick for no return.
- prock

I think every team should battle for the playoffs for as long as they can, so I don't think Ottawa has made a strategical error if they get eliminated on the last day of the season.

But I'd imagine that Sens fans would be really disappointed. As you say, who knows whether the perfect storm of a Spezza/Alfie resurgence, Mihalek/Anderson wonder year and Karlsson's ridiculous output will all happen again next year. I think they'd have to really examine what it is that had them fall so unceremoniously out of a playoff spot. If that's just inexperience on their team, then I guess they'll take their lumps, but they'll have to consider it a collapse if they fall out of the playoff picture.

That being said, I'm pretty sure they'll make it. There's often one or two late climbers, but OTL points make it very hard to move in the standings.

Just curious, if Ottawa slips out of a playoff spot, would you say that would make them the biggest disaster of a season of anyone in the NHL?

- prock

There is seriously no bigger douchebag than you on this website.

There is seriously no bigger douchebag than you on this website.
- Jayden

What's wrong, do you feel left out? Okay, I'll throw you a bone. Yes, your Montreal Canadiens definitely deserve some recognition for assembling such a disaster. In fact, one might go so far as to say, if someone was stupid enough to buy into the screams of Habs fans about them being true contenders, might think they actually win the prize. That said, since those of us with a brain knew that was a joke, I don't think they take that title.

Top 3 or 4 though. Does that make you feel better?

What's wrong, do you feel left out? Okay, I'll throw you a bone. Yes, your Montreal Canadiens definitely deserve some recognition for assembling such a disaster. In fact, one might go so far as to say, if someone was stupid enough to buy into the screams of Habs fans about them being true contenders, might think they actually win the prize. That said, since those of us with a brain knew that was a joke, I don't think they take that title.

Top 3 or 4 though. Does that make you feel better?
- prock

mm? oh no no no no.
Just saying you're a douchebag.

mm? oh no no no no.
Just saying you're a douchebag.
- Jayden

I'm sorry I couldn't make you feel better.

mm? oh no no no no.
Just saying you're a douchebag.
- Jayden

let's not insult douchebags, he's a troll, and he's hurting real bad, as his leafs will be eliminated from the playoffs with a loss tonight.

Besides, Trolls are "miles and miles ahead" of douchebags.

let's not insult douchebags, he's a troll, and he's hurting real bad, as his leafs will be eliminated from the playoffs with a loss tonight.

Besides, Trolls are "miles and miles ahead" of douchebags.
- Doppleganger

what does using words like douchebag say about your maturity?