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The reincarnation of the Ottawa Senators

November 5th, 2009

Ever sat through a movie or a T.V. Show and found yourself wondering if you haven’t already seen it? That is kind of what it was like when I was watching the Ottawa Senators the other day. It is kind of like a movie I’ve already seen.

I simply say this because there are so many players on this team that seem like they have been here before. And when I watch Daniel Alfredsson, I can’t help but think that even he is a little nonchalant about some of the newbies.

Now, I’m not insinuating that the team will suffer the same results as the previous incarnations of the Senators; just that a few of these guys have already been here before. So sit back, relax, and prepare to be awe-struck at my ability to make something out of nothing.

Alex Kovalev = Alexei Yashin

Nevermind the fact that both of these guys are big Russian forwards. It is the play of AK27 that reminds me so much of Yash. You see, even before we signed Kovalev to a 2-year deal, we already had our resident enigma.

Yashin had all the potential to steal a game. He had size, strength, vision and great hands. But he also had the ability to be completely invisible on the ice. We used to jke that if Yashin didn’t do something in the game early, you wouldn’t even see him for the rest of the game. Apparently if Yashin didn’t do something in the playoffs, you wouldn’t even see him the next season. But that is a different topic altogether.

Milan Michalek = Marian Hossa

Isn’t it kind of funny that we’ve come full circle on this. We traded Hossa for Heatley, enjoyed some of his production for a while, and then traded Heatley for Hossa V 2.0.

Michalek’s speed and size reminds me so much of Hossa; particularly as he drives the left side on his way to the front of the net. Like Hossa before him, Michalek is also a huge threat on the PK. All he needs now is a tinted visor and a sketchy contract.

Jonathan Cheechoo = Bill Muckalt

This could change… and not when Cheechoo scores his first goal.

But like Muckalt, Cheechoo was the afterthought in the trade that finally got rid of a disgruntled player. As m,y of us so fondly remember, Muckalt came over with Zdeno Chara and a first round draft pick that became Jason Spezza in exchange for Alexei Yashin. So all things being equal, we may be able to assume that San Jose’s pick will become a superstar.

Peter Regin = Todd White

They both have 5 letters in their last names. Crazy eh.

Pascal Leclaire = Dominik Hasek

I say this for a couple reasons. 1) Pascal is probably the best goaltender this team has had since the Dominator, and 2) They really seem to have similar personalities.

You see, they both seem like really fun loving guys who relish the media spotlight and the attention they get in Ottawa. Neither seems particulary phased by much, and they’re both just a bit quirky Pascal, for instance, has admitted several times that he talks to himself during games.

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So there you have it folks. A clear list that we have already seen these players before. And while I don’t think we have to worry about the same outcomes with any of these guys, it sure is hilarous to talk about the similarities.

Stay classy, old Senator players who have been reincarnated as new Senator players.

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October update: The top NHL rookies of 2009-2010

October 27th, 2009

As the Pittsburgh Penguins and Detroit Red Wings battled for the Stanley Cup last June, I took an early look at some of the top projected rookies for the 2009-2010 season. Now, after their first month in the NHL, we’ll take a look at how some of those players have adjusted so far, and some other freshmen who’ve emerged as early Calder candidates.

John Tavares (NYI) – JT’s had a decent start to his NHL career with 7 points in his first 9 games. He hasn’t looked out of place so far but he doesn’t exactly have much to play with. I’m very curious to see how he’ll manage the strain of a full NHL season, especially given that he currently plays over 19 minutes per game, which is tops among rookie forwards.

Victor Hedmen (TBL) – Victor Hedmen leads all rookies in average icetime, playing 25 minutes a game, which is unbelievable. Tampa Bay obviously has a lot of respect for Hedman, because he’s seeing more icetime than Niklas Lidstrom, Kimmo Timonen and Sergei Gonchar. Wow.

Matt Duchene (COL) – I wasn’t convinced that Duchene would be strong enough to play in the NHL this season and I was totally wrong. Duchene has looked pretty good for Colorado so far and he just got word that he’ll stay with the club for the whole season. The only knock on Duchene is that he’s not the most impressive rookie playing for Colorado right now.

Ryan O’Reilly (COL) – I think O’Reilly has to be one of the biggest surprises in this year’s rookie class. Through, 11 games, he’s scored 10 points and he’s a +10. He’s a one of the reasons for Colorado’s hot start this year and was their strongest rookie in October.

James van Riemsdyk (PHI) – Injuries have slowed van Riemsdyk’s debut season a little, but he still has 7 points in his first 6 games. There’s no doubt about his skill, but the biggest questions facing van Riemsdyk are his ability to play a full NHL season and how much ice time he’ll see on a deep Philadelphia Flyers roster.

Matt Gilroy (NYR) – Matt Gilroy has lived up to expectations that came from all the buzz he generated last spring. He has certainly helped the New York Rangers develop a quick transition game that most teams underestimated at the start of the year. I’ve been impressed with Gilroy’s poise this year, and his +4 rating through 11 games is a testament to how smart of a player he is too.

Davis Drewiske (LAK) – Drewiske was signed as an undrafted player this summer by the Los Angeles Kings and has fit in very well so far. I watched him play on Sunday night against Columbus and he’s got a great first pass and he plays a smart game. He’ll definitely be a player to keep an eye on as a cheap pickup for your hockey pools – the Kings certainly think so, as they’ve already re-signed him for the next 3 seasons.

Tyler Myers (BUF) – Tyler Myers can do everything. He’s big, he’s tough, and he can score goals too. With 5 points in 8 games, he’s also a +8 and the shootout winner he scored last weekend is just another intangible skill he possesses. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Myers as the Buffalo Sabres top defenseman by the end of the season.

Michael Del Zotto (NYR) – The entire hockey world has been raving about Del Zotto for the past few weeks now, and for good reason. He’s an exciting player to watch and he gives the New York Rangers what Mike Green gives the Washington Capitals. Del Zotto also leads all rookies in points and trails only Dan Boyle for the league lead in points by a defenseman.

Jason Demers (SJS) – Most hockey fans had never heard of Jason Demers before, but that’s going to change quickly. He was San Jose’s 7th round pick in 2008 and spent last year in the AHL, where he scored 33 points in 78 games. This season, he already has 8 assists in the NHL. He started the season as the probably 6th or 7th defensemen, but with his strong start, he looks like he’s battling for top 4 minutes! Add this man to your fantasy roster now!

Honourable mention goes to Erik Karlsson (who was just sent down to the AHL), Peter Regin, Viktor Stahlberg, Evander Kane, Niklas Bergfors and Semyon Varlamov. These guys have played very well at times this year and are definitely worth following over the next few months.

Other players I had discussed as potential rookie standouts included Nikita Filatov, Tyler Bozak, Cody Hodgson, and Jordan Schroeder. None of these players have permanently cracked the rosters of their respective teams at this point in the season and are likely to spend another year developing in the minors. However, a few of these players could jump up to the big show if their team’s depth charts get depleted with injuries.

I also listed Jonas Gustavsson as a potential breakout rookie and really, at this point, it’s just as much a question mark as it was last June due to his recurring injuries. It’s still possible that The Monster has a huge freshman season, and to me, it seems very probable given all the opportunities Vesa Toskala is affording him. You have to figure that eventually, Jonas Gustavsson will take advantage of this.

Your Reporter in the Field,

Fantana

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What would you do, part 9 – Jesse Winchester or Chris Kelly

October 20th, 2009

Admittedly, the Ottawa Senators are in a pretty enviable position. They are winning hockey games — sometimes games they shouldn’t win — and they effectively have a full roster of NHL-capable players. The only foreseeable problem is that some of those players aren’t playing.

With Peter Regin, Jesse Winchester and Filip Kuba all out of the line-up for various injuries, the Ottawa Senators showed that they could still win without their full roster. But in the new NHL, winning isn’t everything, and the business side sometimes creeps a little too far into the operational side of things.

Hence the current dilemma for the Senators. With Jesse Winchester now able to return, something has to give. And it may just come down to dollars and cents.

So I give you the newest entry in the now famous, sometimes duplicated, but still unparalleled, What Would You Do series.

Jesse Winchester vs. Chris Kelly

Jesse Winchester: 6′1, 215 lbs

Chris Kelly: 6′0, 200 lbs

Marginal differences here, but anyone who has watched the two of them play knows that Jesse Winchester tends to play a bit more physical style game. His two fights against Atlanta last season are also a testament to his willingness to drop the gloves, even though he probably has no business being in a fight.

Jesse Winchester: October 4, 1983

Chris Kelly: November 11, 1980

Tough to say what that three year age difference means. Chris Kelly does have 3 more years of playing experience, but Jesse Winchester is not really a rookie in the traditional sense of the term. I would have to say, given that Kelly is almost 30, while Winchester is still 25, this one goes to Jesse. He’s still got a few more years to grow as a player, whereas Kelly has most likely peaked in his role and ability.

Jesse Winchester 2009 Totals: 76 GP, 3 G, 15 A, 18 Pts

Chris Kelly 2009 Totals: 82 GP, 12 G, 11, A, 23 Pts

Clearly Kelly can put up a few more goals than Winchester does, and a lot of those goals tend to come shorthanded. Kelly had an off year last year, but these were the only comparable numbers I could use, given that Winchester played his first full season with the team last year. Seeing that Winchester took a lot of last season to find his role on the squad (moving from 1st line to 4th line), these numbers are pretty good for Winchester. But give this one to Kelly.

Jesse Winchester Cap Hit: $550,000 until 2010

Chris Kelly Cap Hit: $2.125 million until 2012

From a purely financial standpoint, Winchester takes this one by a considerable margin. Kelly is now playing mostly 4th line minutes, so can you really afford a more than $2 million hit on that line?

Jesse Winchester Shorthanded TOI: 39:20 (TOI last season- 804:39)

Chris Kelly Shorthanded TOI: 253:52 (TOI last season- 1,279:12)

This is clearly where the difference between the two players starts to creep in. Kelly–and it would be hard to argue this–is one of the best shorthanded players in the league. This is easily reflected by the amount of time he plays shorthanded. He averages about 3:05 of shorthanded TOI per game. Winchester, on the other hand, averages about 0:31 of shorthanded TOI per game. Give this one to Kelly.

Bottom Line

There is a lot of difficulty in trying to replace a player of Kelly’s calibre when it comes to his penalty killing skills. Whether a player like Winchester can step up and play those big minutes remains to be seen. However, Kelly’s cap hit, and softer play doesn’t exactly warm the coddles of the fans’ hearts. Winchester’s age, cap hit, and style of play are probably more noticeable, and he is certainly a swing player that you don’t want to leave sitting on the bench.

Kelly will likely be the whipping boy for this season, largely because of how much money he makes. However, I don’t think you can slot in a Jesse Winchester to play his role. So while I still want to see Winchester in the line-up, I don’t think you can do it at the expense of Chris Kelly.

Stay classy, Chris Kelly and Jesse Winchester.

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Thoughts on last night’s Senators-Islanders game

October 9th, 2009

October 8 – New York Islanders vs Ottawa Senators

Got to love this whole secondary scoring thing. If it wasn’t for the likes of Matt Carkner, Peter Regin, and ’scoring machine’ Mike Fisher, we might actually have to rely on- god forbid- our first line guys.

So with that out of the way, here is the classy, non-classy and could-have-been-classier from last night’s tilt between the Ottawa Senators and John Tavares’ New York Islanders.

The Classy

This was really a toss up between the game on the ice or the Sens fans in attendance.

On the one hand, the standing ovation for Matt Carkner was outstanding to see. On the other hand, Anton Volchenkov laying out a second rokie in as many games was fantastic too.

But even with those, I am going to give this to Pascal Leclaires second period save on Tavares and the subsequent standing ovation from the Ottawa crowd.

It should also be known that Honourable Mention goes to the Senators organization and their support of the Canadian Forces.

The Non-Classy

This one was originally going to go to Erik Karlsson’s first shift, when he almost coughed up the puck three times.

But after careful consideration, this one is going to the refereeing. That first goal, which shouldn’t have counted, didn’t even get a review. And that second goal, which was clearly in, shouldn’t have gone upstairs.

Could-Have-Been-Classier

I think Stuntman Stu could have held on just a bit longer to let an Alfie chant get going when he was originally introduced. The crowd clearly wanted to get it going, but there wasn’t enough empty space to really get it started.

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I have to say though, this was a pretty classy game all around. Now lets just worry about getting some primary scoring.

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Classy interview with Steve Warne of Team 1200

September 25th, 2009

Today, because its Friday and because Steve agreed to it, we have a special treat for our readers. A second Classy Interview! You’ll recall last week we talked with Ian Mendes and we’re following that up with another great interview today.

Stay classy, Steve Warne

Stay classy, Steve Warne

So, Steve who? Steve Warne of the Team 1200 (Ottawa sports talk radio). Anyone who regularly listens to the Team 1200 should automatically know who Steve Warne is. In Ottawa, his name is synonymous with morning drives to work. Steve appears on TGOR (Three Guys on the Radio) weekdays from 5:30-9:00am. He’s also the guy that bails the morning radio show out when a certain co-worker inevitably calls in sick. I won’t name names, Jungle Jim.

Stayclassy.net: Which rookie deserves to make the Ottawa Senators more: Zach Smith or Peter Regin?

Steve Warne: Regin has been better. But I’d pass on both. It’s a big jump from pre season to the NHL, almost as big as the one from the AHL. Both of them have looked good in pre season but that’s the Brandon Bochenski effect. The veteran that Regin outshines in September is a veteran for a reason. He’s going all Green Day right now – Wake me up when September ends. So I think that even if one of the players you listed wins a job to start the year, he won’t hold it for long.

SC: What scares you more? The thought of Pascal Leclaire’s ankle getting hurt, or the thought of Jungle Jim in a thong?

Warne: Here’s a photo of Jim in a thong. Once you’ve gouged out your eyeballs, you tell me.

SC: During a live taping, have you ever accidentally added the wrong punctuation to your sentence?

Warne: Is that an Anchorman reference to go **** yourself San Diego? The answer then is yes. I used to tell the town I worked in to go **** itself all the time. They didn’t like it much as I thought they would.

SC: Two Part question: Odd–men out.

SC: Defense – With the arrival of Erik Karlsson, there will likely be a log jam on defense. For you, who’s the odd man out: Chrisoph Schubert or Alexandre Picard?

Warne: I don’t care. Both are ridiculously replaceable. Dump the one that’s paid more. Don’t rule out Matt Carkner either. Clouston digs him.

SC: Forwards – Ottawa has some depth for the 3rd and 4th lines, too. Who’s the odd man (or men) out with upcomer’s like Regin, Smith and a healthy Cody Bass: Jarkko Ruutu, Chris Kelly, Shean Donovan (or other)?

Warne: I don’t dump any of the vets for the kids. Like I said, the vets are saving it for the season. The rookies are going off like it’s game 7 of the cup final. They just want to stick. Once the nightly grind sets in against TRUE NHL teams they’ll be exposed. They won’t keep up the pace that might initally win them a job. Erik Karlsson will be the only newcomer in the discussion by Christmas. He’s a slam dunk. In fact, I think he’s already their best puck mover right now.

SC: Other than the possiblity of interviewing Stayclassy.net, what is your biggest highlight as far as interviews go?

Warne: Interviewing Wayne Gretzky about 5 minutes after Canada broke the 50 year drought at the Olympics in 2002. He called us live from rinkside as the players were still celebrating on the ice. Crazy.

SC: Do you have a favourite moment in Ottawa Senators history?

Warne: Easy. Alfie in OT in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Final. That goal was the genesis of the Church of Alfie. Praise Alfie! (SC: seriously, join the Church of Alfie Facebook group)

SC: What do you think Sex Panther really smells like?

Warne: A mix of Ralph Lauren Polo and cat anus.

A big thanks to Steve for answering our immature questions. Look for him on TGOR when into work on the Team 1200.

Stay classy, Steve Warne.

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Could Bryan Murray look like a Regin idiot?

September 23rd, 2009

I have spent a lot of time in this particular venue espousing the benefits of adding Peter Regin to the lineup. I have said quite frequently that he would make Mike Fisher look a lot better, and he would be the first player to crack the NHL out of Binghamton for a full time position with the Ottawa Senators.

It seems more and more that this is now becoming a common adage throughout the media and the blogosphere. Jeremy Milks over at Black Aces wrote a great article about how Regin has stepped up to the plate, and James Gordon at Hockey Capital recently quoted Bryan Murray as saying he would make a trade to make room for the younger guys like Regin, saying that he is NHL ready.

And now that I’m basically being vindicated for all those predictions I made, I’m now getting worried. And all it took was a ghost from preseason’s past: Brandon Bochenski.

Now I’m not suggesting that Peter Regin is our next Brandon Bochenski, but there’s been plenty of times that a particular player has shone during the preseason, only to fizzle out in the regular season. In the past, I think it was in part due to the fact that preseason was an easier game. Players weren’t giving it their all, and there was a definite apprehension from veterans to play the game to the full of their ability. Why get hurt, right?

But now, and particularly this year, it seems that everyone is battling hard during games. It likely has a lot to do with the same fact that Ottawa is facing today: if veterans fizzle, there’s plenty of young guys will to take their place.

So now all remains is my fear of moving players before the season begins. I’ve now heard names like Chris Kelly, Jarkko Rutuu and Chris Neil all being tossed about to make room for the younger players. And while I have no problem making a trade, I would hate to see something done too prematurely just because a preseason player has impressed. Regin may not live up to the lofty expectations we are now setting for him, and he may become the next Brian Lee. It was only two seasons ago that Murray said Brian Lee was an NHL defencemen from now on, only to have him play half the season last year in Binghamton.

The bottom line is this: I think Peter Regin deserves a spot on this team. I think he should get one starting on October 3. But I think a few healthy scratches might be in order before we start shipping guys off.

Stay classy, Peter Regin. Welcome to the NHL.

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The kids are alright

September 21st, 2009

Given that the Ottawa Senators still don’t have a .500 record in the preseason, it might be a little presumptuous to declare that the opening to the 09-10 season has been a success. But one look at the depth chart and at the young rookies looking for NHL jobs gives credence to that.

On Saturday night, Peter Regin officially vaulted himself (in my books) as the next candidate to crack the forward position on the Ottawa Senators. The play of the Fisher, Foligno and Regin was entertaining as they buzzed each time they hit the ice (no, literally, I actually heard buzzing when they were on the ice. Could have been a bad feed?).

We’ve used this forum before to compare players, and our look at Peter Regin vs. Zach Smith led us to an early conclusion that Regin would be the guy to make the team. But now, it looks more and more like he’s ready to crack this lineup.

With Jesse Winchester out now for 3 weeks with a lower body injury, there’s definitely room for a talented winger to step in and fill out that role.

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What would you do, part 8 – Ottawa Senators rookies

September 10th, 2009

The What Would You Do series was originally devised by Tambland to defend against Jason Spezza trade rumours. It has now grown to include coaches and NHL cities. Other parts of the series can be found here.

Yes! Training Camp is starting on Saturday, which only means one thing. Hockey is back! How long has this summer been? I would like to extend my warmest gratitude to Dany Heatley for at least giving us something to talk about. Also, I would like to extend my coldest shoulder to Dany Heatley for making me talk about that all summer.

The return of hockey also means another thing: the return of the hugely popular “What Would You Do” series.

For today’s comparison, two rookies expected to fight for a spot on the Ottawa Senators.

Zach Smith vs. Peter Regin

Peter Regin: 23 years old

Zach Smith: 21 years old

Alright, not really sure what to do here when it comes to age of rookies. On the one hand, Regin has a couple more years of maturity on and off the ice. But he’s that much closer to being in his late 20s. Smith, while still young, has really only been playing professional hockey for a season and a half. I’m going to call this one a draw, and hope it works itself out later.

Peter Regin Astrology Sign: Aries

Zach Smith Astrology Sign: Aries

Damn! Another draw. However, through my extensive research, either player does bode well for the Senators. Apparently, “…Aries people are ‘doers’ rather than ‘talkers’. They are the impulsive, act first, ask questions or have doubts later, sign of the zodiac.” Take that Brian Burke: We got Truculent and Belligerent all wrapped up! Hit and ask questions later!

Peter Regin Draft Selection: 3rd Round, 87th Overall, 2004 Draft

Zach Smith Draft Selection: 3rd Round, 79th Overall, 2008 Draft

Again, marginal differences between the two. I will say this though. Regin was a Muckler draft pick, while Smith was a Murray pick. Plus Smith is close to cracking the line-up almost 4 years earlier than Smith. I guess I’ll give this to Smith, because he probably fits more of a Murray style role on the Senators line-up.

Peter Regin: 6′0, 180 lbs

Zach Smith: 6′2, 202 lbs

Alright. Here we go. Smith is the bigger player here. And at 21, you have to think he can still put on a few pounds. 6′2 isn’t huge in this NHL, but it isn’t small either. The scouting record seems to be that Smith is a hard-nosed player, so that height and weight should bode well for him. This one goes to Smith.

Peter Regin Binghamton Totals: 56 GP, 18 G, 29 A, 47 PTS

Zach Smith Binghamton Totals: 79 GP, 24 G, 24 G, 48 PTS

So Regin is going to take this one. He’s much closer to a point a game player, and he appears to be able to dish the puck as well as put it in the net. This one goes to Regin.

Peter Regin Playoff Totals (Swedish Elite League): 18 GP, 4 G, 9 A, 13 PTS

Zach Smith Playoff Totals (Western Hockey League): 21 GP, 5 G, 7 A, 12 PTS

I’m going to go out on a limb here and compare the SEL and the WHL as similar leagues. Now keep in mind it is a far limb. But I’m also going to go out on a limb and give this one to Regin. It’s only numbers folks, but you can’t lie with stats.

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There are a number of intangibles with both players here as well. Regin has a bit more NHL experience, and has even put some points on the board. But Smith has made big leaps and bounds since he joined the Senators organization. The fact that we’re acknowledging that Smith could make the team speaks volumes for his progression. Regin has a lot of international experience to his credit, but he is Danish. Smith would have had a much deeper system to battle through.

I’m going to go with Regin over Smith this season, with the expectation that Smith makes quite a few call-up runs to Ottawa. But Regin’s age and stats are hard to argue, and after seeing this kid play, I think he’s going to be a great asset this season.

Stay classy, Ottawa Senators rookies.

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Tambland interviews… well, Tambland

September 9th, 2009

Without coming across as too pretentious, I think I am awesome. In particular, and I tell Burgundy (who claims he owns this blog) this quite frequently, I keep Stayclassy.net afloat.

So, in honour of me, and because there is very little hockey news right now, I interviewed myself. The following is the unabridged transcript of that interaction.

John Vanbiesbrook on NHL97

John Vanbiesbrook on NHL97

Question- Thanks for talking to yourself today. I am sure you really appreciate taking the time for yourself. So let’s get started. When did you first realize how awesome you were at talking about hockey?
Answer- Tough call, and thank you for the question by the way. I guess I knew how good I was when I won my first Stanley Cup in NHL 97. John Vanbiesbrook was on the cover.

Question- So your wit and intelligence transferred from playing NHL video games?
Answer- Not just that. I also learned how to make the sport better. I had two line passing turned off before it was cool. Can I also say that this is the same reason why Burgundy doesn’t understand interference penalties. Cause he always turns those off.

Question- Being as knowledgeable as you are, what do you think about the upcoming season?
Answer- You know, I think there are going to be some big surprises this year. I will go out on a limb and say that Marian Hossa will not win a Stanley Cup. Montreal will play the trap. Milan Lucic will not make the Olympic team. And that Toronto will not win a Stanley Cup either. They will however add further credence to my idea that they skate out of a garden waste bag for their team introduction.

Question- Talking about the Ottawa Senators for a bit, who do you think will be the biggest surprise?
Answer- I am going to say Peter Regin if he cracks the lineup. Look for him to play with Mike Fisher and provide some real excitement on the second-an-a-half line. Plus there will always be delicious pastries available, him being Danish and what not.

Question- I thought you previously posted that he was Dutch?
Answer- I did. And I was promptly corrected by an astute reader. First and last time that will happen.

Question- Where do you think Dany Heatley will play this year?
Answer- Edmonton.

Question- Really? Well what did you think of that trade?
Answer- Loved it. Loved Cogliano and loved that Penner was coming too. Size, speed and power all wrapped up in a former Bryan Murray Draft Pick Bow (read- the same reason Burke drafted Kadri).

Question- Well thanks very much for talking to yourself today. Any closing thoughts?
Answer- Just that this took a lot longer than I thought. And that I hope people are still reading.

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