Simpson the Senator

People like to say that the Ottawa Senators aren't tough enough to beat the Leafs. I think it's a stupid debate because whether or not you can physically beat the dirtiest team in the NHL is hardly a measure of success, but apparently GM Muckler thought people have a point. As a result he traded spare part Petr Schastlivy for Anaheim defenseman Todd Simpson. Simpson's a bit of a scrapper and not a defensive liability, so the move will probably help the Senators out in the long run. They aren't exactly deep at the blueline after their top 3 or 4 guys so Simpson should see a bit of ice-time. Rumour has it that Muckler has been in contact with semi-retired scrapper Rob Ray as well. With the additoin of Simpson they might not need him. Ray would take up a roster spot, and there really doesn't seem like there's much point in bringing him back to sit in the press box. He can only be an effective deterrent if he plays, but who would you bump from the roster? I suppose you could give him Schatslivy's spot but I have a feeling it's being kept warm for another man named Peter.

Comments

[Ben]

Should I point out that in all the years the Leafs have beaten the Sens the Leafs have lost the following round?

[Sens suck]

Nice to see they still can't beat the Leafs. Love it.... GO LEAFS GO!!!!