Growing Confidence & More!
Well its clear to see that this team is growing in the confidence department. Emery has stood tall and been nothing but sensational. I was at the Buffalo & Minnesota game and Emery was great. Its clear to see that he has adjusted his quickness and positioning. Not to mention that his confidence is at an all time high. He worked hard this past summer and is being rewarded for it.
Inside the Sens:
Yes - I have heard that Muckler is going to be stepping down at the end of the year and I have also been told that it is likely that Bryan Murray will be taking his place and will be in charge of hiring a new coach - who that will be, I'm not entirely sure. I have heard anything from K.Hitchcock, A.Murray (if they are not hired by CBJ), P. Burns, P.Quinn. I have also heard it could be a former player - which I wouldn't mind seeing.
One of the reasons Murray has been kept here as coach is because they don't want him to leave on bad terms if he is to become GM. Smart move, however some of his coaching tactics are driving me nuts. I will give him credit as he clearly has started to get these players to block more shots - Volchenkov is on his own level, but others are starting to follow suit.
Right now, as the team grows stronger, the trade talk has quieted down. However my sources have told me about a 2nd line center being brought in. Personally I love Vermette being given a chance.
Since Emery's return, its clear to see that this team plays well in front of him. Its his team and his time and I hope he does well, he is a professional, well-liked gentleman who I have had the pleasure of meeting numerous times and he works incredibly hard.
As for Gerber, if/when he turns it around, Im not sure where he will fit into this team come end of year - regardless how Emery turns out. Options are as follows:
1. Keep him and roll the dice
2. Send him to the minors and pay him full contract (doesn't count against cap)
3. Trade him and eat half of his contract with the other team
4. Buy him out (goes against the cap)
I guess we will see how it works out come season end, all I can say though is Emery becomes a RFA and will want a pay hike and contract increase if he keeps it up, and they will give it to him too. So keeping two guys can't happen, and Emery is the one they would prefer. He is close with teammates and plays well with this group.
More after Philly.
- SI
Inside the Sens:
Yes - I have heard that Muckler is going to be stepping down at the end of the year and I have also been told that it is likely that Bryan Murray will be taking his place and will be in charge of hiring a new coach - who that will be, I'm not entirely sure. I have heard anything from K.Hitchcock, A.Murray (if they are not hired by CBJ), P. Burns, P.Quinn. I have also heard it could be a former player - which I wouldn't mind seeing.
One of the reasons Murray has been kept here as coach is because they don't want him to leave on bad terms if he is to become GM. Smart move, however some of his coaching tactics are driving me nuts. I will give him credit as he clearly has started to get these players to block more shots - Volchenkov is on his own level, but others are starting to follow suit.
Right now, as the team grows stronger, the trade talk has quieted down. However my sources have told me about a 2nd line center being brought in. Personally I love Vermette being given a chance.
Since Emery's return, its clear to see that this team plays well in front of him. Its his team and his time and I hope he does well, he is a professional, well-liked gentleman who I have had the pleasure of meeting numerous times and he works incredibly hard.
As for Gerber, if/when he turns it around, Im not sure where he will fit into this team come end of year - regardless how Emery turns out. Options are as follows:
1. Keep him and roll the dice
2. Send him to the minors and pay him full contract (doesn't count against cap)
3. Trade him and eat half of his contract with the other team
4. Buy him out (goes against the cap)
I guess we will see how it works out come season end, all I can say though is Emery becomes a RFA and will want a pay hike and contract increase if he keeps it up, and they will give it to him too. So keeping two guys can't happen, and Emery is the one they would prefer. He is close with teammates and plays well with this group.
More after Philly.
- SI
posted by sensinsider at 3:38 AM
19 Comments:
The perfect scenario is that Gerber is traded and that the team he is traded to picks up his whole salary. Highly unlikely of course. The Sens may be forced to put him in the minors for the only reason of clearing up space for a couple of deals. Gerber can be and still is a good goalie but to have paid him that type of money when you have Emery was ridiculous in the first place.
One thing I noticed last night, but when the Sens were defending their 4-2 lead, Jason Spezza was benched. I think it may have been a message sent by Murray.
Who are the Sens pursuing to be the 2nd line centre? Where's the "inside" info? You basically regurgitated what Sens fans already know.
I have stated in numerous blogs who they have looked into.
Conroy, Barnes, Morrison, Horcoff are to name a few.
I still believe Conroy will land here at somepoint.
Thanks SI. Some of us really appreciate your insight and enjoy the information you provide. Morrison, Horcoff or Conroy would be worthwhile acquisitions...not so sure about Barnes. Of course, if Mucks moves Volchenkov or Vermette, I'd be pretty steamed at this point.
Keep up the good work SI!
barnes and horrcoff are only as good as fisher and vermette
What about the Gerber rumors?
Dreger has brought them up, and than Eklund is suggesting Gerber going to Tampa for Marc Denis....
SI,
FYI...if the Sens were to buy Gerber out, only 2/3 of the contract would count against the cap...not the full amount. Also, the only way the Sens could eat "1/2 his salary" would be to send him to the minors, and have another team claim him on recall waivers. A team can not under the new CBA make a trade and split the salary. Hence, your Gerber suggestions don't make sense.
Thanks for the corrections, I am still somewhat cloudy with the new CBA,
You are correct. Also, I have heard the Gerber rumours to TB, not sure if it is likely, simply because of the fact that TB wants to get rid of that salary, not add another. I would take DENIS is a heartbeat though, he is a good goalie that I would like to see push Emery.
I will look into it though.
Thanks again for the corrections.
Hey SI! Great job you're doing here! EK is looking for a Sens Blogger. You should apply. You seem to have the knowledge and the right contacts. Just thought I'd mention it. Keep up the good work. Go Sens Go!!!
Have any teams inquired about Gerber? Phoenix? Boston? Philly? Tampa Bay?
Sorry, I am away until Wednesday night. I will have an updated blog with more info after Thursdays game.
Bye for now.
-SI
Whats going on ????
Dude, breaking my balls.
Sorry All,
Been really busy. Please stay posted. I will have an update soon.
Thanks.
SI.
lets do this !!!!!!!!!!!!!
come on !!!!
My balls dude. Breaking them.
Patiently waiting..
This is the time of year you think this guy would be pumping us full of information!
Come on !
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