tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post7439204030605244485..comments2024-01-15T09:53:40.089-05:00Comments on Black Aces: Ticket SNAFU's And The Absurd Return Of Cheechoo???Jeremy Milkshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09719907099819957578noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-3530688679443436532010-04-20T12:00:25.457-04:002010-04-20T12:00:25.457-04:00Its a moot point to argue now, as it is official. ...Its a moot point to argue now, as it is official. Sportsnet has announced that Cheechoo is in. We'll see what happens now.Michael Fisher Portnoy IIIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02811878746333208337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-6014071396882994362010-04-20T01:26:50.655-04:002010-04-20T01:26:50.655-04:00Jeremy,
It's 7:57pm.
I've said it many t...Jeremy,<br /><br />It's 7:57pm.<br /><br />I've said it many times, and I'll say it again. You have one of the best Sens blogs. You do a great job.<br /><br />Given our opponent, I think Cheechoo gives us a better chance to win than Donovan. But, I don't think this decision will decide the game. It's a fourth line roster move. Elliott's game is way more a determining factor.<br /><br />I've got no issue with your advocacy of Neil, Ruutu, Kelly, or Winchester. I think all those guys play an important role on the team.<br /><br />I also think that Campoli has become important. Lee and Cheechoo are also good enough to help the team, in my view.<br /><br />Let me make this clear. I like all the guys on our team. They're all easy to cheer for. But, it's about options.<br /><br />Our D has four shutdown guys, and two puck movers. I think two of those shutdown guys need to be replaced with skilled puck movers, in order give our offence a much needed boost.<br /><br />I know that you've defended a lot of the skilled guys in the past. I'm with you on that. <br /><br />I think our current D can be fun to watch at times, due to their toughness. I just think that they're lacking some much needed puck skills.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-13665725273525991712010-04-19T23:58:58.282-04:002010-04-19T23:58:58.282-04:00Well Milksy, you've fired up the masses for su...Well Milksy, you've fired up the masses for sure!<br /><br />Look, I dont think Cheech is the answer, and I think Donovan is a better bet at this point to be inserted into the line-up, but Im tired of questioning Cory Clouston.<br /><br />Rookie Coach or not, I think we all agree that despite injuries and the fact the team was at rock bottom before he came in, he has made us a playoff team again. The 5th seed. <br /><br />And at some point, we have to trust he knows more than we do.<br /><br />Nobody's going to agree with everything you say (I know I dont always), but ignore the haters Milks, because they are just that: haters.Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12087442979672506828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-78059475509196189522010-04-19T22:33:09.806-04:002010-04-19T22:33:09.806-04:00I am absolutely in agreement with you. I've sp...I am absolutely in agreement with you. I've spent so much time trying to understand the unwillingness of Clouston to play Donovan that it is too exhausting for me to even think about anymore. He brings energy every shift and his speed and physical play are ideal for creating a good cycle down low and even creating scoring chances. I love the guy to death and I feel terrible for him. He is a guy who is perfectly capable of playing every night in this league and I really hope they give him a shot. I totally agree when it comes to Cheechoo as well. The jury's out on him. He will NOT make this team any better. I guess we'll have to wait and see.<br /><br />The only thing I've seen today that has surprised me more than the Cheechoo comments is the fact that people like "Brian5or6" actually have time to leave those kinds of comments. Grow up, buddy.<br /><br />Great blog.Brennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-86249097537911414362010-04-19T22:26:23.409-04:002010-04-19T22:26:23.409-04:00cheechoo is a fucking horrendous hockey player. wh...cheechoo is a fucking horrendous hockey player. why dont we just bring back martin lapointe and greg de vries while were at it. retards.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-86991977153432835952010-04-19T20:58:46.457-04:002010-04-19T20:58:46.457-04:00I wish this blog was toilet paper so I could wipe ...I wish this blog was toilet paper so I could wipe my ASS with it. FUCK OFFBrian5or6noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-33216607127135896782010-04-19T20:33:58.412-04:002010-04-19T20:33:58.412-04:00Anon at 7:57: If you're trying to say that I&#...Anon at 7:57: If you're trying to say that I've championed marginal players at the expense of skilled players, I'll point out that no blog writer in Ottawa has defended Spezza more than myself over the past three seasons. I was high on Karlsson from the start of the season and even went so far as to call Regin the next David Krejci, which I was ridiculed for. <br /><br />I spoke out in favour of finding a way to keep Heatley simply because I argued that the Senators couldn't afford to lose his skill. I was even strongly opposed to the Meszaros trade on the principle that it was foolish to trade young skilled defenseman in today's NHL. I was wrong on the Meszaros trade but the principal of my argument was sound.<br /><br />You are probably refering to my favouring of players like Chris Neil, Jarkko Ruutu, Chris Kelly or Jesse Winchester. Perhaps you would call them marginal players or complain that they are unskilled.<br /><br />The truth is that these are core players who provide toughness and other intangibles which are just as important as skill. A championship team needs both.<br /><br />The only players I've run down are the real marginal players, such as Cheechoo, Brian Lee, Chris Campoli and Martin Gerber to name a few. And I think I've been fair in all cases. I based it on performance, not personality. <br /><br />Check the record. All my posts are here for posterity.Jeremy Milkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09719907099819957578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-65350316233106997632010-04-19T19:58:26.372-04:002010-04-19T19:58:26.372-04:00Winchester should be on a higher line. I am thinki...Winchester should be on a higher line. I am thinking third. He needs players who can put the puck in the net. If you look at his stats from College he has proven to be more of a play maker more than a grinder or scorer.<br /><br />I do not mean that he doesn't grind on the boards and work hard for the puck. I mean he is just not the classic fourth line type player. <br /><br />I would personally like to see him playing with Foligno. And I 100% agree that Dono should be in the lineup. <br /><br />P.S.<br /><br />Love the blog. Long time reader, first time commenter :PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-29399664154266567962010-04-19T19:57:54.824-04:002010-04-19T19:57:54.824-04:00I'm not trying to inflate his importance. I st...I'm not trying to inflate his importance. I stressed that we're talking about fourth liners.<br /><br />My point was that you're inflating the importance of a potential fourth line roster move.<br /><br />Cheechoo was part of the team that recorded the longest winning streak in team history. Discredit him all you want, he was part of that run. It's hard to argue that he hurts the team.<br /><br />He's no different than Schubert being part of our Stanley Cup Final roster. Was Schubert responsible for us reaching the Finals? No. But, it's a team game and all players on the team are part of it.<br /><br />I've got nothing against Donovan. I like him. But, had Donovan had a couple of good hits during the streak, you'd have anointed him as a key contributor.<br /><br />You credit marginal players all the time. In fact, you over value them.<br /><br />You've been advocating a big, tough blue line ever since I've been reading your blog. Well you have one.<br /><br />The guys at the back can hit with the best, but they have limited skill. It's no wonder that we have trouble scoring.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-54174723404439577512010-04-19T19:36:03.680-04:002010-04-19T19:36:03.680-04:00And I'm fit for the National Enquirer, Mr. Ano...And I'm fit for the National Enquirer, Mr. Anonymous?<br /><br />Cheechoo had nothing to do with the Senators winning streak. Absolutely nothing. His career bottomed out this season because he was not an NHL calibre hockey player anymore.<br /><br />I understand you are a fan of Cheechoo, and that's totally cool, but don't try and inflate his importance because of it.<br /><br />He was terrible. Straight up.<br /><br />Maybe Clouston isn't panicking. It's just how I see it.<br /><br />Thanks for commenting.Jeremy Milkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09719907099819957578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-8850379934352348182010-04-19T19:00:27.940-04:002010-04-19T19:00:27.940-04:00Never let the facts get in the way of a good story...Never let the facts get in the way of a good story.<br /><br />If you ever want a job with the National Enquirer, send this post with you resume. You'll get the job.<br /><br />I saw the video of Clouston speaking. I saw no panic. He was calm and rational. His points were valid. It's possible, even probable, that he will switch a fourth liner for another fourth liner.<br /><br />This is THE most minor tweak that a coach can make to his lineup. It doesn't convey any panic, unless you're a fan who is looking for a trigger to express the panic that you're already feeling from within.<br /><br />It's a fourth line roster move. Not a goalie or D, or a front line player.<br /><br />Secondly, if it is Cheechoo, let's look at the facts. When he was last here, we were on a 13 for 14 run. We were winning. That's the bottom line. <br /><br />When he left, we started losing.<br /><br />I also take issue with your assertion that he was not good enough to be a healthy scratch in Ottawa. Cheechoo was demoted just before we acquired Cullen and Sutton. I think the facts suggest that Cheechoo was dumped because the Sens needed the cap space in order to make room for Cullen and Sutton. The Sens clearly thought that Cullen plus Sutton, is better than Cheechoo.<br /><br />Now it's nice to see that you're comforted by Alfie's words. Alfie says we don't need a major change. Do you know what Alfie meant by that? He didn't clarify.<br /><br />But, in a National Enquirer like way, you describe Clouston as shaken and Alfie as opting for no changes.<br /><br />Maybe Alfie knows that Cheechoo is in, and that he doesn't see it as a major move.<br /><br />Maybe the guys like having Cheechoo in the lineup. I find it hard to believe that the team will perceive Cheechoo's addition as a panic move. After all, they won 13 of 14 with him.<br /><br />The way I see it, the decision should be based on needs. If the coach feels the team needs energy, then I'd throw Donovan in. He'll bang bodies and create energy.<br /><br />If the team needs offence, I think Cheechoo is the better bet, even though he only has 5 goals this year.<br /><br />He's only four years removed from a 56 goal season. At 29, he's too young to have forgotten how to shoot the puck.<br /><br />We're talking fourth liners here. But, for production I'd take Cheechoo.<br /><br />Either way, the bigger factor is how Elliott plays.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9215652504344172254.post-67298933089242964352010-04-19T18:36:36.558-04:002010-04-19T18:36:36.558-04:00In defense of Capital Tickets, as someone who boug...In defense of Capital Tickets, as someone who bought a ticket myself, when tickets went on sale it wasn't yet official whether or not Ottawa would have home-ice advantage. <br /><br />In regards to Cheech (God love his soul), I don't think it's fair to say that Clouston is necessarily panicking. If Scotty Bowman made a similar move, it would be considered 'adjusting', and he would be praised. As a rookie coach, Clouston can't win. <br /><br />I agree that Donovan should be in there, 100%. I think we'll see both tomorrow, to be honest. Cheechoo is not as ridiculous an idea as you say. He wasn't 'not good enough to even be in the league', he was too expensive and made the trade for Matt Cullen impossible. He was a sacrifice, and one they were willing to make, for sure. <br /><br />He's gritty and plays with heart, and I hope he gets a chance to show it. <br /><br />ONE LOVE!Blood Red Armyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16358680050656136787noreply@blogger.com