No big surprises in Sens-land after cut-down day yesterday. There are some veterans who will start the season here, but will not likely be here by season's end. Specifically, Colin Greening and Jared Cowen don't deserve to be on the team, but for contractual and face-saving reasons, they are. Veteran Chris Phillips has a bad back and will not see any action for a while. Chris Neil can't keep up the pace any more and will likely have a very diminished role as the season progresses.
The one bright light in the prospects is first rounder Frederick Chabot. He's big rangey defenseman who has a lot of poise and offensive upside (unlike Cowen). He needs to fill out a bit, but he's only 18 so he's certain to bulk up in the next year or two.
Two more pre-season scraps with the Habs this weekend then the regular season starts next Thursday!
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