A WIN!!!!

Hello to our lovely readers!! (all three of you!) What a glorious day it is! Who doesn't love ending losing ways by soundly beating the Canadians from Montreal? I must say, some of the lack of blogging around here needs to be addressed, and I for one have a confession to make.

It was dark times, the boys had lost several in a row when Oakes and I looked at each other and said, "Shit, they haven't won since we started the blog!". Being superstitious people we are (AKA sports fans) we naturally assumed these two phenomena were connected! Hence the hesitance from us to put up blogs recently! But now the curse is broken! It isn't our fault anymore! Now hopefully you guys can stop by for more than just game day previews! (Lets face it, they are informative, but boring!)

So without further ado, let's give some food for thought to maybe illicit a comment!

#5 Big Sutt's: What a MONSTER game from this goodlooking gentleman tonight. He and his diminutive partner were lit up in Dallas but he bounced back well. Blocked shots, joining the rush and of course, BONE CRUSHING HITS. This game is why we brought him on!!

#7 Matt Cullen: This man is also impressive. He is constantly creating offensive chances. However, as a new guy, if you want to endear yourself to new team mates, lay it all on the line and make the kind of hustle defensive play he made to break up that 2-on-0. Beauty.

#14 Chris Campoli: He occasionally shows why we went out and traded for him last year. Amazing pass to Volchy and generally creating offense. He is making a strong case to stay in the line-up when everyone is healthy.

#19 Spezza: He is stepping up at the right time, showing serious hustle and leadership. It's a pleasure to see you growing up giggles.

#24 Volchy: You seem to sometimes forget you are Russian, and don't seem to be gifted with the hands of your countrymen. (As my dad says, handles the puck like it's a hand grenade). But man, that save you made, changed this game, so I wouldn't have it any other way.

#27 L'Artiste: Come on buddy. Come on. I won't go as far as others on the interweb, but come on.

#30 B-Ells: I'm going to put this out there, but I don't think you played spectacularly. In my opinion, this shutout was a TEAM shutout, not a Brian Elliott shutout. There. I said it. Have at it.

#39 Carks: I'm sorry, but Campoli is doing more to stick in the line-up. Simplify, do your thing. But every time there was a break-down tonight, I felt like you were out there.

#43 The Danish Prince: Simply amazing game tonight, you were flying. It seems like you really fit with the big boys tonight, which is good news considering Milan looks like he'll be out a while. You've got the tools, good to see you using them again.

#65 King Karlsson: Sweet bounce back game kid. SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU REWARDED WITH SOME POINTS. The future is bright with you kid, the future is bright.

Seriously great game by the boys, they had trouble not capitalizing on their chances and with not getting the calls, but they stuck with it, played MUCH better team defence (similar to their streak) and the game ended with me feeling much more positive about the team!

Back at it tomorrow, and another big game. Let's see if the boys can string some together and look strong down the stretch!

Roll Call Volume 1: Flames 2 Sens 0

A friend of ours suggested that we try a roll call as a way to do post-game write-ups. There are a few too many guys to do everyone without instilling boredom, but here are some of my thoughts from last nights game.....

#5 Andy Sutton: This may have been the first game in a sens uni that I got the impression Sutton's footspeed wasn't up to par. He did have a sweet dangle that drew a penalty... so that's something?

#7 Matt Cullen: The other new sen. Something about Neil on his wing doesn't give me the feeling he's being given the best opportunity... but I DO like the way he looks on the right point on the powerplay (in all it's useless glory).

#9 Milan Michalek: In the immortal words of Oakes "For a twenty goal scorer, he sure has trouble taking a pass". Five seconds in, him scoring might have changed this game just a tad. I still think his goal should have counted. Mmm Bitterness.

#14 Camper: Dude, I never thought I'd say this, but come back. Brian Lee needs to go.

#17 Filip Kuba: Some things in life you can be sure of. One of those is that Filip Kuba will do something to upset you when he plays. Right now though, we need him back. Again, Brian Lee NEEDS TO GO.

#18 Jesse Winchester: He had some extra jump tonight, but fact is, he is the odd man out when Foligno comes back unless he proves otherwise. Right now, I don't think he's doing enough.

#22 Chris Kelly: Why didn't you play? I mean... I didn't miss you. I'm just curious.

#24 The Android: Congrats on 1000 blocked shots Anton. Now, if you will kindly sign on this dotted line for a reasonable amount and THEN learn how to handle the puck, I may die of utter happiness.

#25 Chris Neil: Did you do something to get Western Canada mad at you? You have taken a serious beat-down the last two games. I can't wait til Foligno comes back so you can go back to your happy place with Kells and Ruutu, you look lost on a scoring line.

#27 L'Artiste: Buddy, did you and Jason get together over the break, get drunk because neither of you made your Olympic teams and decide that to stick it to the man, neither of you would ever score again? Because that is TERRIBLE LOGIC. Glad I could point this out. Go back to getting points now?

#30 B-Ells: You looked shaky tonight, and while the second goal might have gone off something, that first goal was bad. You are frustrating. You aren't a bad goalie, but we need you to steal some games if we are to go anywhere.

#39 Matty Carkner: I'm sorry man, you know I'm a fan. But rough game. Every time you and that Alien looking kid were on the ice, I cringed. When you get a decent partner back I'm sure you will be fine, but with big Sutt's in town now, you have to prove you are a better option than Campoli. Tonight you didn't do that.

# 43 Peter Regin: I don't know what to say to you. Just... no. It hurts too much right now. You should have had two tonight. Just... score a goal again already? Thanks.

#55 Brian Lee: I have nothing to say to you. Just brag to your friends about the money you are stealing from the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club.

#65 King K: This kid maybe the most talented player in the history of the NHL to have only scored 1 goal. Credited with 3 shots ON goal, and probably 10 more wide or blocked, it is obvious he is our only threat offensively from the back end right now. He is playing well, but he can't do it himself.

So there it is. So many players. So many thoughts. An overall lackluster game from the boys. I just want to see them score goals again. You know, against an NHL team (Edmonton doesn't count).

Here's hoping for more against Luuuuuuu and the Generous Twins in Van City.

PS- One more to add to the rolecall

#00 The Saddledome Icecrew: Broken glass....fix it. No, I get it, its not your fault. Why would you have a replacement for something that regularly breaks?