I have lower expectations than the last couple of years but I'm hoping that's a good thing. If Norris remains healthy they have a competitive top six. The key will be their defensive play and goaltending. Fingers are crossed. Can't wait for hockey to start.
Thatcher Demko, drafted in 2014 by the Canucks at 36th, and thus in the second round, last started under 10 NHL regular-season or playoff games during the 2018-19 season. During the 2019-20 season Demko started 25 regular-season games to then-future Flames goalie Jacob Markstrom’s 43. In each of the past four seasons, Demko has started more regular-season games (RSGs) than any non-Demko Canucks goalie, with Demko having started, during the season of: - 2020-21, 35 RSGs to Braden Holtby’s 21 (with respective save %s of 91.5 and 88.9) - 2021-22, 61 RSGs to Jaro Halak‘s 14, with respective SV% of 91.5 and 90.3, but with the latter goalie having had a horrific February and in that season having otherwise been quite inconsistent - 2022-23, 32 RSGs in a season during which he had had to miss almost 3 months due to an injury series that had started in December and ended only by late-February, with his SV%, among goalies with 10 or more RSGs started, the highest add 90.1 (vs those respective ones for Spencer Martin and Collin Delia of 87.1 and 88.2 over 27 and 18 starts and, for each, two games he didn’t start) - 2023-24, 51 RSGs to 27 for Casey DeSmith On paper Ullmark appears to be less injury-prone than Demko but the Sens, very much like the Canucks, have long had goalie quality issues. TBD will be whether this Sens’ season will go more like how last went for the Canucks, how the season before that went for the Canucks or somewhere in the middle.
It’s really felt to me through this off-season that the sens are trying to copy the Canucks in a few ways, I just hope it can work out as well as the Canucks have so far
@@Oscar31YT The Canucks last season made their 1st post-2020 playoff appearance. That last postseason Artūrs Šilovs started more games (10) than Casey DeSmith (2) and Demko (just 1) combined is somewhat encouraging but that he didn't, during the successful campaign of Latvia's adult men's ice hockey team to qualify for the relevant 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympic tourney, play in a game due to injury isn't so encouraging. Mads Sogaard, who dressed for each game of the Danish adult men's team's own successful campaign, at least wasn't injured, although neither was the Canes' Freddie Andersen, who started each game.
The difference is for me, no going to Europe, no signing distractions. No black clouds. Also, no early suspensions. Do I think the Sens can compete on paper? I guess we will see. I would like to see a save for sure. If we do not get a safe and timely scoring it’s another early spring for Ottawa.
The vitriol in this comment section against Bruce is sad. The guy is decent at his job and has a great reputation in the local media. I’m not the biggest fan but jeez spewing that kind of bs at the guy is real low. I don’t normally comment on RUclips videos but this one was warranted. Bruce get out in nature and get lots of steps in, keep up the good work big guy !
They need a lot of luck avoiding injuries. They don't have the depth to overcome losing core players to long term injuries like last year (Norris, Chabot, Zub, etc). With a healthy roster i like their chances, now that they have Ulmark and a natural rhd in Jensen(he is an upgrade on Chychrun defensively).
Yes they have what it takes to make the playoffs. Just like they did for the past two seasons. But having what it takes isn't enough. You can have all the right ingredients to make a dish but if you don't know how to perform the recipe it's just not going to work. Injuries are also an important factor. Especially long ones. Pinto missed 41 games last season. When he started playing, everyone else had played half a season plus training camp. He wasn't playing at the right level for at least 2 weeks. Norris was out for too long and didn't partake in training camp. He wasn't playing at the same level as everyone else either and injured himself again, missing some extended time. Having a full team healthy to go through training camp and start the season on opening night can make a big difference.
This team was so embarrassingly bad last year I have set me expectations very low. But for some reason the Sens always manage to surprise when everyone doubts them. But I think it’s gonna be years before they’re in the conversation again.
Don't know why Garrioch who's supposed to be a hockey expert say that all is on Ullmark. Honestly, it isn't Ullmark that will make the PP better or score goals 5 on 5. Overall, all players had a bad year last year and lets hope that with the mind games played by the NHL last year will not carry over this year. I hate to say it, but not having Pinto was a huge blow for the Sens as they hardly had any centers. My biggest issue will be health. Norris, Chabot and Stutzle all need to be healthy. Ullmark needs to have the support of the D and if all falls in place, Ottawa might actually surprise.
You’re completely wrong and garrioch is right. Our main issue was our goaltending. If we had just average goaltending that would have brought us to the playoffs. Like yes I do agree other areas could be better and improved but the sens need to get they’re goaltending together which is why it puts the pressure mainly on ullmark
So, your saying they have a chance? Sorry, heard that bandwagon before. Not believing. Time for the core to shut up and play! I not sending any revenue to NHL or Senators channels, unless they deliver. Weve been lied too for so many years. NOT BELIEVING AT ALL !
The most beautiful thing in sports journalism sitting next to the most disgusting creature in the known universe. Just stare at Claire, friends. Just stare at her. Bruce can’t hurt you. Close your eyes if you have to.
@@ShayneMacGregor Staios is massively overrated among sens fans. Throughout his short tenure, he's already made several mistakes. Hiring Travis Green is probs the worst.
@@ShayneMacGregor Ppl like u who r still complacent after 7 years of no playoffs should find a new hobby. U cant tell me with a straight face that Travis Green was rlly the best they could get. It's not possible that they got told no by every other better coach.
The difference is for me, no going to Europe, no signing distractions. No black clouds. Also, no early suspensions. Do I think the Sens can compete on paper? I guess we will see. I would like to see a save for sure. If we do not get a safe and timely scoring it’s another early spring for Ottawa.
Claire makes listening to Bruce tolerable.
I hope they do start putting it together, I want to see Brady Tkachuk in playoff mode.
Heres to a great season guys; looking forward to all the content from TSN in the UK 🙂
Gave up 22 goals in the first 2 shots of the game??? Wow that's literally impossibly astounding!!
Huh
Gave up a goal within the first two shots 22 times last season.@@ExploringNS
Joonas FOURpisalo or Anton FOURsberg. Cuz they’re good for an easy 4 GA per game.
And some were on the first AND second shot of the game lol
I came here to comment the same thing. That's 25% of the games playing down a goal almost immediately. That's terrible.
One 3rd Pair D man, Josh Norris and the new Goalie have to come up to the mark...and we got a shot!
yeah we really do....our goaltending was dog water the past seasons
On paper they're fine now, unless Kleven struggles). They need luck avoiding long term injuries. Goaltending and injuries killed them last year
Losing Chychrun makes this team worse
@@demarcdegasol lol fuck no it doesnt we just got a venza winning goalie? Im taking that trade off any day of the year are you silly
@@demarcdegasolhe was absolutely brutal
I'm so sorry Claire, only made it to 0:58. Can't take Bruce.
Its good to be back, games cant come soon enough!
I have lower expectations than the last couple of years but I'm hoping that's a good thing. If Norris remains healthy they have a competitive top six. The key will be their defensive play and goaltending. Fingers are crossed. Can't wait for hockey to start.
Thatcher Demko, drafted in 2014 by the Canucks at 36th, and thus in the second round, last started under 10 NHL regular-season or playoff games during the 2018-19 season. During the 2019-20 season Demko started 25 regular-season games to then-future Flames goalie Jacob Markstrom’s 43. In each of the past four seasons, Demko has started more regular-season games (RSGs) than any non-Demko Canucks goalie, with Demko having started, during the season of:
- 2020-21, 35 RSGs to Braden Holtby’s 21 (with respective save %s of 91.5 and 88.9)
- 2021-22, 61 RSGs to Jaro Halak‘s 14, with respective SV% of 91.5 and 90.3, but with the latter goalie having had a horrific February and in that season having otherwise been quite inconsistent
- 2022-23, 32 RSGs in a season during which he had had to miss almost 3 months due to an injury series that had started in December and ended only by late-February, with his SV%, among goalies with 10 or more RSGs started, the highest add 90.1 (vs those respective ones for Spencer Martin and Collin Delia of 87.1 and 88.2 over 27 and 18 starts and, for each, two games he didn’t start)
- 2023-24, 51 RSGs to 27 for Casey DeSmith
On paper Ullmark appears to be less injury-prone than Demko but the Sens, very much like the Canucks, have long had goalie quality issues. TBD will be whether this Sens’ season will go more like how last went for the Canucks, how the season before that went for the Canucks or somewhere in the middle.
It’s really felt to me through this off-season that the sens are trying to copy the Canucks in a few ways, I just hope it can work out as well as the Canucks have so far
@@Oscar31YT The Canucks last season made their 1st post-2020 playoff appearance. That last postseason Artūrs Šilovs started more games (10) than Casey DeSmith (2) and Demko (just 1) combined is somewhat encouraging but that he didn't, during the successful campaign of Latvia's adult men's ice hockey team to qualify for the relevant 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympic tourney, play in a game due to injury isn't so encouraging. Mads Sogaard, who dressed for each game of the Danish adult men's team's own successful campaign, at least wasn't injured, although neither was the Canes' Freddie Andersen, who started each game.
The difference is for me, no going to Europe, no signing distractions. No black clouds. Also, no early suspensions. Do I think the Sens can compete on paper? I guess we will see. I would like to see a save for sure. If we do not get a safe and timely scoring it’s another early spring for Ottawa.
The vitriol in this comment section against Bruce is sad. The guy is decent at his job and has a great reputation in the local media. I’m not the biggest fan but jeez spewing that kind of bs at the guy is real low. I don’t normally comment on RUclips videos but this one was warranted. Bruce get out in nature and get lots of steps in, keep up the good work big guy !
Free MAZON no nothing
They need a lot of luck avoiding injuries. They don't have the depth to overcome losing core players to long term injuries like last year (Norris, Chabot, Zub, etc). With a healthy roster i like their chances, now that they have Ulmark and a natural rhd in Jensen(he is an upgrade on Chychrun defensively).
Is he really an overall upgrade tho?
Yes they have what it takes to make the playoffs. Just like they did for the past two seasons. But having what it takes isn't enough. You can have all the right ingredients to make a dish but if you don't know how to perform the recipe it's just not going to work. Injuries are also an important factor. Especially long ones. Pinto missed 41 games last season. When he started playing, everyone else had played half a season plus training camp. He wasn't playing at the right level for at least 2 weeks. Norris was out for too long and didn't partake in training camp. He wasn't playing at the same level as everyone else either and injured himself again, missing some extended time. Having a full team healthy to go through training camp and start the season on opening night can make a big difference.
GSG, Sens army 4 life.
If the sens were an army they would be Poland or France circa 1938
@@demarcdegasol you can't prove that
Sabers last made the playoffs in 2011. Not 2010
They got gifted a real goalie from the Bruins
Yes
This team was so embarrassingly bad last year I have set me expectations very low. But for some reason the Sens always manage to surprise when everyone doubts them. But I think it’s gonna be years before they’re in the conversation again.
Don't know why Garrioch who's supposed to be a hockey expert say that all is on Ullmark. Honestly, it isn't Ullmark that will make the PP better or score goals 5 on 5. Overall, all players had a bad year last year and lets hope that with the mind games played by the NHL last year will not carry over this year. I hate to say it, but not having Pinto was a huge blow for the Sens as they hardly had any centers.
My biggest issue will be health. Norris, Chabot and Stutzle all need to be healthy. Ullmark needs to have the support of the D and if all falls in place, Ottawa might actually surprise.
You’re completely wrong and garrioch is right. Our main issue was our goaltending. If we had just average goaltending that would have brought us to the playoffs. Like yes I do agree other areas could be better and improved but the sens need to get they’re goaltending together which is why it puts the pressure mainly on ullmark
A new goalie 😂🎉
It's funny how everyone is chirping about Bruce... Are you guys scared for the Sens making it in? Lol.
The state of that bottom defensive pairing is disturbing. Crap shoot. Hope it works out.
I think 2027 is a big year for Ottawa the curse will be over. This time we wont throw the cup into the rideau canal
Good lord....hold the microphone up man! Please get someone with the physical capabilities to hold a mic....
Overdrive video? No? Too much to ask for this remedial media outlet?
For God's sake, skip it at least a month and a 1/2.Before you make it start making stupid predictions
So, your saying they have a chance?
Sorry, heard that bandwagon before. Not believing.
Time for the core to shut up and play! I not sending any revenue to NHL or Senators channels, unless they deliver.
Weve been lied too for so many years. NOT BELIEVING AT ALL !
The most beautiful thing in sports journalism sitting next to the most disgusting creature in the known universe. Just stare at Claire, friends. Just stare at her. Bruce can’t hurt you. Close your eyes if you have to.
Free MAZON Shriner deed lure
Nothing. They lost their best dman.
Nothing, they are same crappy, come up short and not make the playoffs team.
Can not stand listening to this guy
Coaching and management is untrustworthy. Sorry but no playoffs
How do you know they haven't even started the damn season. Mike Yeo was a big part of the reason Vancouver did well last year.
@@ShayneMacGregor Staios is massively overrated among sens fans. Throughout his short tenure, he's already made several mistakes. Hiring Travis Green is probs the worst.
@@FirewagonHockey sure, cause you know better, right Mr. Internet GM.
@@ShayneMacGregor Ppl like u who r still complacent after 7 years of no playoffs should find a new hobby. U cant tell me with a straight face that Travis Green was rlly the best they could get. It's not possible that they got told no by every other better coach.
The difference is for me, no going to Europe, no signing distractions. No black clouds. Also, no early suspensions. Do I think the Sens can compete on paper? I guess we will see. I would like to see a save for sure. If we do not get a safe and timely scoring it’s another early spring for Ottawa.