Ottawa Senators In Person

I had tickets for the Canadiens vs Senators in Ottawa on Wednesday.  The Habs only had a few regulars in the lineup while the Sens had about half of their regulars dressed.  They reversed lineups in the game the next night in Montreal.  Ottawa won 5-2, but it was still fun seeing some of the Habs prospects that I haven't seen play before.  Bobby Ryan looked really good for the Senators, and I think he will have a huge year playing with Spezza and Michalek.

The Sens have basically kept 2 lineups through all of the exhibition so, there are a lot of prospects up that I don't recognize.  I brought along a picture with just a simple Senators logo on it to get signed.  I was really surprised with how many sigs I got on this thing by the end of the day.

Here is who signed it:  Eric Gryba #62, Corey Cowick #54, David Dziurynski #59, Colin Greening #14, Chris Neil #25, Cody Ceci, Matt Kassian #28, Jean-Gabriel Pageau #44, Patrick Wiercioch #46, Erik Condra #22, Andrew Hammond #30, Mike Hoffman #68, Mark Borowiecki #74, Ben Blood #70 and Zack Smith #15.

Jason Spezza stopped for us, so I got an 8x10 of him signed.

Erik Karlsson stopped for us and signed my 8x10.

Chris Phillips signed 8x10.

Craig Anderson signed jersey card.

Bryan Murray signed card.

Kyle Turris signed card.

Stephane Da Costa signed jersey card.

Clarke MacArthur signed card.

Jared Cowen signed card.

Erik Condra signed card.

Colin Greening signed card.

Ladislav Smid TTM Success

Mailed:  2/6/2013
Received:  07/11/2013
Days:  155
c/o: Edmonton Oilers

Ladislav has signed a 4 year extension with the Oilers.  He is more of a stay-at-home defenceman, which the Oilers need more of.  

Clarke MacArthur TTM Success

Mailed:  2/2/2011
Received:  06/26/2013
Days:  875
c/o: Toronto Maple Leafs

Almost 3 years since I mailed this one.  You would think, that with the lockout and 2 off seasons, that he would have time to get to his mail.  Anyway, better late than never I guess.  Clarke had 20 points this year for the Leafs and he has been the subject of trade rumors.

Erik Condra TTM Success

Mailed:  3/5/2013
Received:  05/31/2013
Days:  87
c/o: Ottawa Senators

We actually met Erik Condra at his hotel when he was called up for his first ever NHL game against the Islanders back on 2011.  He got an assist in that game.  We had no idea who he was in the hotel until we asked.  He had a pretty good run in the playoffs with the Sens this year with 7 points in 10 games.

Carter Ashton TTM Success

Mailed:  2/13/2013
Received:  05/29/2013
Days:  105
c/o: Toronto Marlies

Carter is the son of former NHL journeyman, Brent Ashton.  He was a 1st round draft pick of the Tampa Bay Lightning.  He has played 15 games for the Toronto  Maple Leafs, registering 0 points.  He played this entire season for the Marlies, and had 19 points in 53 games to show for it.  He added another 5 points in 9 playoff games.

Ottawa Senators In Person

I was fortunate enough to get huge discounted tickets for the Habs vs Sens playoff game in Ottawa last night.  I won't get into the results of the game as I could go on a wild tangent on how terrible the officiating was in that game.  Anyways, I am a HUGE Habs fan, but the Senators have always been a number 2 team for me.  Their games are more attainable that the Canadiens, and I can afford to go there.  I also have tons of family in Ottawa and it is only a 2 hour drive from my hometown to get there.  I just can't cheer for them against the Canadiens.  I can give some credit to their system and their work ethic over the course of the series, but last night, was all the officiating, both on and off the ice.  Anyway, we always attempt to get autographs when we go to games, so this is what we were able to get.

Mika Zibanejad signed card.  He scored the first goal for the Senators.  He kicked it in, and somehow they allowed it.  (CRAP)

Chris Phillips.

Erik Condra.

Kyle Turris.  He scored the game winner in OT, after the tying goal was scored by crashing into Price and injuring him. (CRAP)

Sergei Gonchar.

Matt Kassian.

Colin Greening.

Marc Methot.

Zack Smith.

Jared Cowen signed jersey card.

I also got Eric Gryba and Patrick Wiercioch to sign my Senators mini helmet.

Zack Kassian TTM Success

Mailed:  2/1/2013
Received:  04/26/2013
Days:  84
c/o: Vancouver Canucks

Zack had 11 points in 39 games this year with the Canucks as they gave him his first shot at a full time roll in the NHL.  He had 3 points for Canada at the 2011 World Jrs. where they won Silver.  He is a big physical force out there and makes the game fun to watch.