For those of you who missed Ottawa Senators' goaltender Martin Gerber's season debut this past Saturday, you missed the most horrifying display of inept goaltending ever put forth by a member of the Ottawa Senators. Keep in mind, we had Daniel Berthiaume and Don Beaupre as goaltenders in the past which says a lot.
It turns out the Sens lost in OT 4-3. Here is the winning goal:
Just for fun, here's the first goal of the game as well:
An NHL goalie NEEDS to make those saves. Imagine how disheartening it is to the rest of his teammates that they work so hard only to lose in OT after their goalie lets in not one, not two, but THREE soft goals.
Everyone is entitled to a bad game here and there, but this guy lets in more softies in one game than a Luongo lets in all season. He also does it often. The team is constantly working from a 1-0 deficit early in the game due to his first shot of the game follies.
What are the options for the Sens? Many are saying Chicago Blackhawks 'keeper Nicholai Khabbibulin can be had, but his $6 million plus salary is handcuffing.
Apparently, Thrashers goalie Ondrej Pavelec is unhappy about going to the minors and wants to be traded. Is he the answer or should the Sens stick with Elliot as the goalie of the future?
Will the Sens swing a trade for a legitimate number one or will they ride out an Auld/Elliot tandem for this season and test their luck with the free agent market this summer?
The status quo is probably not an option for Sens fans as the message boards are rife with posters calling for Gerber's head. Fans won't sit by and watch these goaltending follies any longer. Something needs to be done. Can Auld carry a starter's load all season? Can he work in tandem with Elliot? Can Murray bring in an elite goaltender this season? Many questions and even more answers. Hopefully, the Ottawa Senators can come up with something because this team is a decent goalie away from being a legitimate threat to make another Stanley Cup Final appearance.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
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If Gerber doesn't show up for the home opener against Detroit, expect Murray to try to acquire Dwayne Roloson from Edmonton.
He's on the market and would definitely be an upgrade over Gerber.
Problem is, the Sens would first have to ditch Gerber before bringing in a replacement, and Edmonton is only shopping Roloson to relieve themselves of their extra netminder. So, no takers there.
No one wants Gerber, period, and his $3.7M price tag doesn't warm any hearts either - especially for what it buys you in his play.
I'd be amazed and disappointed if Murray opts to go with Elliott and Auld. That's the type of move best left for a last-place rebuilding team, such as the Kings - not a potential Cup contender.
I don't want to bash Murray, but I must voice my displeasure over his neglecting to shop for a decent 'tender this offseason. He knew the problems we've been having and yet he did nothing to address the issue.
Auld may have had a spectacular game against the Pens on Sunday, but he is certainly not the answer.
Elliott's time will come, but it is not now.
If only Vancouver needed a center... oh wait, they do. Hm... and Spezza is kinda wearing out his welcome here with his never-ending giveaways. ...And what's this about Luongo allegedly wanting out of BC?
May just be a fantasy, but wouldn't it be sweet?
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