Le Droit - Sénateurs d'Ottawa
Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2014 1:20 pm
The French Touch
"We're only few miles away from the french part of Canada, right?"
WHY? Yep, ladies and gentlemen, all Senators fans, why hiring a french born (Martin Barnay is native from Paris) to manage our favorite team?
I understand he has lots of experience and had great success overseas. We all know the former GM Brett Hosie and the team owner were not on the same page anymore. But still...
This being said, it's time for M.Barnay to get a Q&A.
Hey Marty, can u tell more about the moves u made lately?
"You already know that I won't give any details on the way i run the negotiations.
First, our weakness was clearly between the pipes. Brian Elliott is a nice guy, a great teammate, but the starting goalie job is too big for him, he knows that. Samu (Perhonen)* is a big, athletic goalie. I've seen him playing in Europe since he was 12 and I always knew he was a huge talent. He's definitely a part of the Ottawa Senators bright future.
About Tangradi**, he's that type of player i really enjoy. Big body, hard hitter, good skating with a fine scoring touch. I don't have to remind you that our identity is to crush anything passing along the boards or between the dots, so he will perfectly fit in our team."
Let's talk a bit about Jimmy Hayes, who's been lately recalled from Grand Rapids?
"This guy is fantastic! I mean, he showed up to the training camp with no expectation... But he's been a huge surprise for all of us. He's a big guy, with a great hockey sense. He has his ups and downs though, but he performed so well with Grand Rapids that we had no other choice than calling him up right away!
This is also a message for all our guys down there. Force our hand and you'll get your chance at Ottawa..."
Can we expect any move in a near future?
"Well, as i said, there's always a way to make the team better, and this is my daily task! Every day, i come to the office, sit and exchange thoughts with Robbie (Ftorek, Head Coach), and think about somehow to improve the team. So, who knows?"
What are the odds to make the playoffs this season?
"They're good. I think we had a good start (3-1-1 after 5 games), and Robbie is still trying différent combinations to find the good chemistry, so it just can be better and better i guess. But we have to be careful because all the teams in our division got improved , so we'll have to be battling til the end to earn a spot into the playoffs."
Yah, it's time to delay the golf season's opening.
Go Sens Go!
Marc Brassard
Le Droit
* Acquired from Montreal for Steve Bernier and Ottawa 1st pick 2015
** Acquired from Colorado for Anthony Duclair, Pavel Buchnevich and Toronto 3rd pick 2015
"We're only few miles away from the french part of Canada, right?"
WHY? Yep, ladies and gentlemen, all Senators fans, why hiring a french born (Martin Barnay is native from Paris) to manage our favorite team?
I understand he has lots of experience and had great success overseas. We all know the former GM Brett Hosie and the team owner were not on the same page anymore. But still...
This being said, it's time for M.Barnay to get a Q&A.
Hey Marty, can u tell more about the moves u made lately?
"You already know that I won't give any details on the way i run the negotiations.
First, our weakness was clearly between the pipes. Brian Elliott is a nice guy, a great teammate, but the starting goalie job is too big for him, he knows that. Samu (Perhonen)* is a big, athletic goalie. I've seen him playing in Europe since he was 12 and I always knew he was a huge talent. He's definitely a part of the Ottawa Senators bright future.
About Tangradi**, he's that type of player i really enjoy. Big body, hard hitter, good skating with a fine scoring touch. I don't have to remind you that our identity is to crush anything passing along the boards or between the dots, so he will perfectly fit in our team."
Let's talk a bit about Jimmy Hayes, who's been lately recalled from Grand Rapids?
"This guy is fantastic! I mean, he showed up to the training camp with no expectation... But he's been a huge surprise for all of us. He's a big guy, with a great hockey sense. He has his ups and downs though, but he performed so well with Grand Rapids that we had no other choice than calling him up right away!
This is also a message for all our guys down there. Force our hand and you'll get your chance at Ottawa..."
Can we expect any move in a near future?
"Well, as i said, there's always a way to make the team better, and this is my daily task! Every day, i come to the office, sit and exchange thoughts with Robbie (Ftorek, Head Coach), and think about somehow to improve the team. So, who knows?"
What are the odds to make the playoffs this season?
"They're good. I think we had a good start (3-1-1 after 5 games), and Robbie is still trying différent combinations to find the good chemistry, so it just can be better and better i guess. But we have to be careful because all the teams in our division got improved , so we'll have to be battling til the end to earn a spot into the playoffs."
Yah, it's time to delay the golf season's opening.
Go Sens Go!
Marc Brassard
Le Droit
* Acquired from Montreal for Steve Bernier and Ottawa 1st pick 2015
** Acquired from Colorado for Anthony Duclair, Pavel Buchnevich and Toronto 3rd pick 2015