Calling Mr. Elliott

A few quick thoughts today on the Senators:
 
I'm thinking Hartsburg is just about out of ideas on how to get this team going.  Throwing your captain and leading goal scorer (Alfie & Spezza) under the bus after the Boston game is a sign of this.  Whatever "system" Hartsburg has put in place in Ottawa has turned one of the most exciting, offensive teams in the league into a lacklustre, offensively-troubled peewee squad.  Well done, sir.
 
Rumours are swiling - I tend to not get excited anymore, I'll wait for the official press release of any trades.  Apparently, Columbus has two scouts at the Senators/Bruins game last night and it is thought that a deal could be in the works.  Whatever.
 
Well, it could be a very good move, or a very risky move.  Brian Elliott - currently one of the best goalies in the AHL, has been called up to start on Saturday versus the Rangers.  Very interesting move to say the least.  I don't like seeing this kid get thrown to the wolves here with this situation in Ottawa, but with that being said - if he can come in and get 20-25 games to finish out the season it will give Ottawa an idea about where this kid stands in terms of playing at the NHL level.  I think he is going to come in and play much better than both Gerber and Auld have lately (in Gerber's case, replace lately with the last 3 years).
 
Anyways, that is all for today - it will be an interesting game tomorrow night as Ottawa is finally back home and with Elliott starting the game ..... who knows what is going to happen.