-Paul MacLean talks about the Sens struggles, “Somewhere along the line we lost our identity and our work ethic. Our identity was a team that worked really hard for 60-65 minutes. Somehow that competition level, coming out of the break, hasn’t risen with the what the rest of the league has done. (Other teams have) come out and gone to another level and we haven’t elevated our game to this point.”  I’m not sure putting Bobby Butler on the first line is a good way to show players how to earn their ice time (Zenon Konopka will sit).  On the plus side, MacLean has figured out Anderson needs a break and Auld will start.  Lee is finally ready to return and will play instead of Carkner.

–Chris Phillips will play his 1,000th game tonight, which is an incredible achievement (particularly with one franchise).  It’s unfortunate that Phillips has been a less effective player post-lockout, but he does have intangibles that are great for the organisation.

–Hockey’s Future‘s John Henkelman writes effusively about Ottawa’s 2007 draft class (Jim O’Brien, Ruslan Bashkirov, Louie Caporusso, and Ben Blood).  Realistically it’s a disappointing group, although O’Brien has saved himself from being a bust and there’s still time for Caporusso and particularly Blood to help the organisation, but none of these players are going to play meaningful roles long term.

–Sports Illustrated‘s Stu Hackel writes about stats he wishes the NHL would keep:
1. Man games-lost to injury
2. Hit posts
3. Improved shooting accuracy
4. Special teams trends
5. Face-off specifics
6. Time of possession
7. Attack zone time
8. 6-on-5 situations
9. Who draws penalties
He also notes a reader who wants to know which team injuries the most players and which building has the most injuries.

February 9, 2012
Categories: Binghamton Senators, Ottawa Senators . . Author: Eye on the Sens

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