The future...

In continuation with SenShot’s review of this year’s Binghamton Senators, we take a look at the future of the franchise, goaltender Robin Lehner. With goaltending always being the Achilles heel for the Senators organization, Lehner is the great white hope. Read on to find out how Lehner’s upcoming year could turn out. Continue reading this post »

First, an update at the situation with me and modern technology. Turns out Best Buy sucks, and my motherboard is smoked again. Therefore, don’t expect much posting for the next week. I’ll try to get one or two in, and Tony will put in as well, but not regular programming here at this site. Also, no image on this post due to the fact I’m writing this from my cousin’s work computer.

The starting date for the Ottawa Senators’ Training Camp has been announced, with September 17th kicking the festivites off. The Bell Sensplex in Ottawa will be the site, with the first wave of cuts coming 6 days later. I want to know what you guys think will happen at Camp? Surprises, or the lineup we’ve been expecting all along. Talking with someone earlier this week, management is assured Jared Cowen will at least be in the Top 7 defenseman as the season starts, maybe even out-playing Chris Campoli for the last spot on Opening Night. Clearly it doesn’t bode well for either Campoli or Patrick Wiercioch. Another guy that may surprise a few is Eric Gryba, the big defenseman who reminds be so much of a young Chris Phillips. Interesting, to say the least.

The two season-ending injuries sustained at the tail end of the season last year, Alex Kovalev and Milan Michalek have resumed skating and will be ready for Camp. It will be interesting to see how Michalek will fit into the lineup, either with Kovy and Fisher or possibly a reunification with Jason Spezza and Peter Regin. As well, watch out for Kovalev this season. Contract year, and a possibly deadly duo with Sergei Gonchar on the Power Play.

In un-Sens related news, I have joined FanSided’s soccer site, The FA Daily! I will be their international correspondent, covering the upcoming Euro Qualifying and more. Check it out there!

SenShot has been experiencing difficulties the past week due to modern technology, which likely has bitten me in the ass every time I start getting on a roll in regards to posting on this site. I’m not sure yet how long it will take, but I’m sure Tony will be covering everything Ottawa Senators for now, as if there is anything. If there’s one thing I’m glad about this situation, it’s that is happened in August, not December.

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The future "chosen one" of the Ottawa Senators with his best Marc-Andre Fleury impersonation

While wait for Training Camp at the Bell Sensplex to start, one thing that can cure us of our hockey sickness is the camps going on for each country participating in the upcoming World Junior Championships in Buffalo, New York. Canada recently hosted their development camp at “The Rock” in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.

Click “Continue Reading” to see Ottawa Senator prospects who will be in contention to make their respective countries’ team at the 2011 World Juniors.

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The home of your Ottawa Senators---from a P.O.V. of the play-by-play announcer

Behind the Scenes is a new column that will appear today and Next Monday looking at the people who walk the walk and talk the talk during Ottawa Senators’ games. Today, we look at the main guys behind the booth, the men who scream and cheer when Daniel Alfredsson puts one away. Enjoy.

Have you ever wondered who your favourite play-by-play announcer is? Although I hate the Pittsburgh Penguins, my all-time favourite announcer is and will always be Mike Lange. He’s the master of doing what he does best—bringing the fan closer to the game. His quotes as “Oh scratch my back with a hack-saw” or “He beated him like a rented mule!”. However, there are some guys who are going up my charts,  and one them is the Sens’ own Dean Brown.

Click “Continue Reading” to find out more on the Senators’ play-by-play men, Dean Brown and Dave Schreiber.

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Can Mike regain his Brodeur-esque Form?

So now that the Senators have signed enforcer Francis Lessard and three veteran defensemen, Geoff Kinrade, David Hale and Andre Benoit, in addition to Corey Cowick signing an entry-level contract, the B-Sens roster is set for this upcoming season. New head coach Kurt Kleinendorst will have 27 players on two-way contracts or AHL contracts slated to be in Bingo fighting for playing time. Here’s how the positions work out:

Goalies

Mike Brodeur, Robin Lehner, Barry Brust 

Defensemen

Patrick Wiercioch, Eric Gryba, Derek Smith, Craig Schira, Geoff Kinrade, David Hale,

Andre Benoit

Forwards

Bobby Butler, Colin Greening, Jim O’Brien, Erik Condra, Roman Wick, Mike Hoffman,

David Dziurzynski, Corey Locke, Kaspars Daugavins, Ryan Keller, Jason Bailey, Cody Bass,

Corey Cowick, Zack Smith, Tim Spencer, Francis Lessard, Yannick Tifu

Today, SenShot will begin our month-long review of all the players who are planning to suit up for your Binghamton Senators. First up will be goalie Mike Brodeur. Continue reading this post »

Does Special K have the right recipe to get Bingo back to the palyoffs?

The Binghamton Senators have found their man. Signing a two-year deal, the new head coach for the B-Sens will be Kurt Kleinendorst. Who is Kleinendorst? What will he bring to Bingo? Will he last more than one season? Read on to find out. Continue reading this post »

Wait, where am I going?!?!

 It’s been a slow month for the Ottawa Senators, and an exciting one for the AHL’s Binghamton Senators. Tony will have more on what has happened the last 24 hours with the affiliate in New York. However, a bit of interesting news coming out of the hockey world today. Former Anaheim Ducks, Carolina Hurricanes, Toronto Maple Leafs, and most importantly Ottawa Senators goaltender Martin Gerber has been signed to a one-year deal by the Deadmonton Oilers.

Click “Continue Reading” to find out what Martin Gerber has been up to lately.

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