“Speaking of a quick turnaround. Dylan Gambrell, traded to the Senators from the Sharks Sunday night for a seventh-round pick in 2022, couldn’t even spend 24 hours on the field in Ottawa.”
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Dylan gambrell he did not have time to feel at home in his new home.
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He arrived in Ottawa from San Jose on Tuesday night, skated with his new Senators teammates Wednesday morning, and then jumped back on a plane in the afternoon to escort the club to Dallas, where he begins a journey through three-game road Friday night against the Stars at American. Arena Airlines.
Talk about a quick change. Gambrell, traded to the Senators from the Sharks on Sunday night in exchange for a seventh-round pick in 2022, couldn’t even spend 24 hours on the ground in Ottawa, but he’s excited to get a chance to help out with the club. I urgently need help in the middle of the ice.
With center Colin White (shoulder), Clark Bishop ( ankle) and Shane pinto (shoulder) all sidelined, senators need depth up front. Gambrell, 25, a 2016 second-round pick who has prepared for 110 games in his NHL career, skated on the fourth row between Zach Sanford and Austin watson .
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General Manager Pierre Dorion I wanted to be a coach Dj smith A little help.
“I’m excited. All the guys were very welcoming and I’ve talked to everyone and they’re showing me around,” Gambrell said after the club’s 55-minute skating on Wednesday. from (Doug Wilson) , my agent and then I spoke to Pierre here.
“I see it as a great opportunity. It’s kind of a new board and I have a good opportunity to show here what I bring to the table to contribute to the team. I’m excited and will just try to make the most of it. “
Gambell said he knows the center Chris Tierney and Josh norris because both were part of the San José organization before being treated here in September 2018 as part of the Erik karlsson Commerce. The senators just want Gambrell to play a simple game and have some NHL experience, which is helpful.
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“I think I can bring some speed and some energy,” Gambrell said. “I can help win some matches and hopefully be good on penalties and eventually bring some offense.
“For me, it’s about holding on to the record a little bit more. I can keep up (with the rhythm) without problem, I have played quite a few games and I think I have to hold on, shoot the puck more and get to the dirty areas in front of the net. “
Smith felt that Gambrell had a good first day.
“It will give us some depth,” Smith said. “We are half exhausted right now. This is a guy who has played in the NHL, he can bring us some speed, he can verify, especially on the road, responsible players are needed, and we think he is that. “
THE INJURY FRONT
- Defending Thomas chabot he was not on the ice on Wednesday. Smith called it a “maintenance day” and the club’s best blue player should be fine to play against the Stars. Chabot finished the game but received a hit at the end of the club’s 7-5 loss to the Washington Capitals on Monday.
- Goalie Matt murray, who kneed him in the head to the extreme Chris kreider In Saturday’s 3-2 loss to the New York Rangers, he participated in skateboarding. Murray has a neck injury but made the trip. “He looked good, we will talk to (Murray) and it is very likely that he will also play at some point as a visitor.”
- Watson, who was injured in the club’s last exhibition game, skidded down the fourth row and could play the Stars on Friday. A decision will likely not be made until after Friday’s skating in Dallas because ankle injuries can be tricky, especially with all the stops and starts that occur.
- There was no update on Pinto, but he won’t be back before the end of this journey.
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THE LAST WORDS
Belleville Defense Erik brannstrom made an interesting move by changing agents. Based in Vancouver Filip Andreason of Newport Sports, the same group that represents Brady tkachuk and Josh norris , posted a video welcoming Brannstrom to the agency. Brannstrom, 22, was represented by Kurt overhardt from KO Sports, representing Gambrell and the goalkeeper Filip Gustavsson. This decision led people on social media and some local outlets to suggest that Brannstrom wants a trade. No, he’s not untouchable, but Senators won’t just give him away and it would have to be a hockey deal if it happened. Dorion believes Brannstrom still has good upside potential and was sent to Belleville to improve his defensive game. There is no question that Brannstrom will play games in Ottawa this season, but just because he changed agents does not mean he will be changed immediately. Brannstrom will be a restricted free agent on July 1… Belleville had no D Lassi thomson Wednesday against the Americans in Rochester. He’s offside with an ankle injury … Smith didn’t seem surprised Alex Ovechkin He knew his club was broken after blocking a shot Monday and still managed to score Gustavsson on the breakaway. “He’s scored in every way in this league, so it’s just another feather on his cap,” Smith said. “He doesn’t need it, he’s the most dominant scorer of all time. A lot of our guys have never played against him and now they can see what it’s like to be that type of scorers. “
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