The Senators boarded a plane Thursday, minus their top centre, but with a handy new slogan: In Andy We Trust.
Spezza: “I don’t think there’s anything we can say – we’ll just play.”
First came the off-ice workout for the Ottawa Senators. Then came the 45-minute practice, followed by a resurfacing of the ice and yet another 45-minute skate. It wasn’t meant as punishment from coach Paul MacLean to his players. Rather, it was MacLean’s attempt to simulate the effort the players might exert during a 60-minute [...]
If there’s a bright side to Craig Anderson’s four-week absence, it’s that he’s had some quality time to rest and recharge the emotional batteries.
That can only be a good thing as the Ottawa Senators prepare for their final seven regular-season games and the playoffs – if, indeed, that’s where they end up.
Spezza: “When we look at teams we want to play like, we look at Boston and New York.”
“There isn’t a player in this room who doesn’t hold Philly in high regard.”