It seems Varada's injury is worse than originally thought.
The papers are saying he could be out for 5-6 months. OUCH!!
Ottawa's weakness(the left side), just took another hit.
Too bad they let Magnus go.
That leaves:
Shaefer(good)
Schastlivy(good, but underacheiving)
Vermette(can play LW but natural position is centre).
Smolinski(can play LW, I think)
Should Muckler try to get another winger now($$$$)
-OR-wait until trade deadline and try for a rent-a-player(might be too little too late, judging by today's stats/positioning)
It seems Varada's injury is worse than originally thought.
The papers are saying he could be out for 5-6 months. OUCH!!
Ottawa's weakness(the left side), just took another hit.
Too bad they let Magnus go.
That leaves:
Shaefer(good)
Schastlivy(good, but underacheiving)
Vermette(can play LW but natural position is centre).
Smolinski(can play LW, I think)
Should Muckler try to get another winger now($$$$)
-OR-wait until trade deadline and try for a rent-a-player(might be too little too late, judging by today's stats/positioning)
What do you mean might be too late??? That they probably won't make the playoffs??? You keep believing that!!! Also, you might want to try telling the whole story about Varada's injury. His injury is yet to be determined and he may just be out 3 weeks, which is alot different then your 5-6 months. He may be out that long, time will tell, but let people know the truth!!!
Hey Butterfly_Style, I did read your post and I'm saying that you should inform people the whole story, not leave out bits and pieces, that Varada's injury may not be season ending. Ottawa will make the playoffs for sure. I'm very concerned with their play, but its not close to the point to think they are in jeopardy of maybe not making the playoffs IMO.
Well Varada's an okay player but if he is the difference between the Sens making or missing the playoffs then that's a pretty sad statement about the core of your team.
IMO Volchenkov being out 4 months is a bigger hole to fill.
Even with both out the team has enough talent to overcome. Heck look at teams like the Wings and the Leafs. They have major pieces missing but keep on winning. This just gives a young guy a chance to shine. Look at it as an opportunity rather than an obstacle.
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Hey Butterfly_Style, I did read your post and I'm saying that you should inform people the whole story, not leave out bits and pieces, that Varada's injury may not be season ending
Well Varada's an okay player but if he is the difference between the Sens making or missing the playoffs then that's a pretty sad statement about the core of your team.
IMO Volchenkov being out 4 months is a bigger hole to fill.
Even with both out the team has enough talent to overcome. Heck look at teams like the Wings and the Leafs. They have major pieces missing but keep on winning. This just gives a young guy a chance to shine. Look at it as an opportunity rather than an obstacle.
Agreed, he is not the difference of playoffs or not, but with mediocre play of the team so far, I am concerned.
And hats off to the wings and leafs, they are playing excellent hockey right now.
I am waiting for my Sens to get on a tear.
I don't see Varada's injury as a problem here. Who does? He's a good pest and has played well, but he's no Hossa or Havlat. Missing players have never seemed to hurt Ottawa much. They played well through Alfredsson's injuries and Yashin's absenses. When Yashin was gone for the season I think they reponded by having their highest point total ever. So let's play hockey.
Yes, Varada's absense will be noticed but as most say that will not be the difference between making and missing the playoffs. Playing poorly the rest of the way would be the only reason for missing the playoffs and I cannot imagine that happening.
Muckler has always said that he will make a trade ONLY if it helps the club no doubt not affecting the budget as well. at this stage, Muck hasn't found anything that he believes can help the squad and until he does it gives Schatslivy and maybe someone from the farm a chance to step in and maybe earn a spot in the future.
I think we'd all like to see a deal for a big LW who loves to battle in front of the net but there are not a lot if any of those on the market that Ottawa can afford.
The whole point of adding Varada in the first place was to add some grit to the Sens lineup, which they've lacked in the playoffs in recent years. I'd say it was worse to lose him compared to Volchenkov, since Ottawa has depth at defence.
If he's out 5-6 months, look for the Sens to make a deal at the trading deadline.
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