tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post6757737155901785143..comments2024-01-15T09:53:40.089-05:00Comments on Black Aces: Starting To RollJeremy Milkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09719907099819957578noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-82718592095341546782009-03-10T12:58:00.000-04:002009-03-10T12:58:00.000-04:00If we are talking big picture you need to remember...If we are talking big picture you need to remember that, pre the lock out, the leafs were spending up to 60% more (in certain yrs) on payroll -> yes, they absolutely should have been more successful! In fact, given their previous payroll's one can actually conclude they signifcantly underachieved during those years.<BR/><BR/>Now, lets review their progress subsequent to the lock-out, where fiscal prudence was mandated. The leafs have yet to even make it to round 1 of the playoffs!<BR/><BR/>In reality, it doesn't appear that your comment is quite accurate: the sens spent way less money and actually accomplished more during the same period!<BR/><BR/>If only Lalime hadn't been so soft in that final game...ohh that one still hurts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-32527997766891358952009-03-10T10:18:00.000-04:002009-03-10T10:18:00.000-04:00regarding Shannon, If by collision you mean elbow...regarding Shannon, If by collision you mean elbow to the mellon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-4906736704538886382009-03-10T01:16:00.000-04:002009-03-10T01:16:00.000-04:00'If season ticket renewals are weak, and the fans ...'If season ticket renewals are weak, and the fans start bailing on the team, it could force Geno to make changes.'<BR/><BR/>i think it's an absolute given that season tickets will be down next year.. although not being a holder, or in any position to become one, i can't pass too much judgment.<BR/><BR/>as for 'fans bailing on the team', that's already happening.. we've seen that in the attendance since what, november? that is just how fickle ottawa fans are. i don't see how that equates to a valid reason to fire murray. unfortunately, the loyal callers of team 1200 DO see that connection..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-20436048534082159922009-03-10T00:26:00.000-04:002009-03-10T00:26:00.000-04:00anonymous @12:07. I am not sure why this hostility...anonymous @12:07. I am not sure why this hostility towards Murray .. he is a proven GM. He makes his share of mistakes but on balance he is much better than most GMs out there .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-35310145191221520652009-03-10T00:07:00.000-04:002009-03-10T00:07:00.000-04:00I think Clouston's re-signing hinges on Murray's s...I think Clouston's re-signing hinges on Murray's survival. If Murray stays, I'd guess Clouston's a lock. We'll see what Geno does. <BR/><BR/>I hope Murray is shown the door. I've seen enough.<BR/><BR/>If season ticket renewals are weak, and the fans start bailing on the team, it could force Geno to make changes.<BR/><BR/>As for Vermette, I'd love to see him in a Sens uni again someday. He didn't burn any bridges, so I think that it's at least possible that we could see him pass Daigle.<BR/><BR/>I like you comments on Shannon. I've been impressed with him also. This was a good move by Murray. Kudos to Clouston for showing confidence in the guy and for using him effectively.<BR/><BR/>I'm not too excited about Gilroy or Schira. Free agent signings like this do turn out sometimes. But, more often than not, they are over-hyped. I recognize the importance of scouting these type of players, and good on the scouts for doing so. But, the reality is that they usually are low impact players. The Sens have plenty of these types in the organization. We need potential second-liners and potential top 4 d-men.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-87028929422368145742009-03-09T23:08:00.000-04:002009-03-09T23:08:00.000-04:00Shannon and Campoli are great Murray moves .. Shan...Shannon and Campoli are great Murray moves .. Shannon for Nycholat is a great trade . The later was waived down by Vancouver. Shannon meanwhile is on the second line. Campoli looks so far as a great move for the uncertain first rounder. <BR/><BR/>My guess is that Comrie gets signed and perhaps Neil. Then you have close to the same team that went to the finals. BM then will pickup a hotshot defensman at the trade deadline if he feels lucky ..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-31422063288779107352009-03-09T23:03:00.000-04:002009-03-09T23:03:00.000-04:00OTOH one could argue that Wilson didn't play Gerbs...OTOH one could argue that Wilson didn't play Gerbs because Sens shooters know his weaknesses intimately... and Gerbs folds under pressure.<BR/><BR/>Then again, I clearly don't know what sort of politics is going on with Wilson in TO under the Burke regime.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com