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The Senators are getting closer to training camp. We look at some of the remaining free agents who might make sense on a PTO, including Vladimir Tarasenko, Patrik Laine, and Michael Bunting. We also discuss the five Senators with the most to prove in 2026-27, whether it's time for a deep look into Canada’s 33-year Stanley Cup drought, and whether the Sens would prefer to wait until next month to negotiate new contracts when the NHL’s maximum contract term drops from eight years to seven.Also on the show: the Senators are shut out of NHL.com’s top 20 winger rankings, although a former Senator made the list. Jake Sanderson gets high marks for the D rankings. And to kick it off, Kelly Hrudey is out at Sportsnet. Could more changes be coming to Hockey Night in Canada?All that and more on this edition of the Sens Nation Podcast with Steve Warne and Gregg Kennedy.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode of the Jim Keay Ford Sens Nation Podcast!🏒 SUPPORT SENS NATIONSupport the show on Patreon: / sensnation Visit our show website, Sens Nation Hockey:https://sensnationhockey.com🎙️ THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS🚗 Jim Keay FordOttawa’s Ford dealership at 1438 Youville Drive in Orléans.https://www.jimkeayford.com🔧 Midas OttawaFor tires, brakes, oil changes, exhaust and more.https://www.midas.com🏠 Harding — Your Home Comfort CentreHeating, cooling, fireplaces, BBQ and home comfort solutions in Ottawa.https://teamhardingcomfort.comThanks for watching! If you enjoy the show, please like the video, subscribe to the channel, and join us in the comments.Sens Nation — Your Ottawa Senators PodcastWith Steve Warne and Gregg Kennedy

Logan Hensler is back on the ice after suffering THREE significant injuries to the same leg. A torn ACL, a ruptured ankle ligament and a high ankle sprain. We discuss the Senators’ 2025 first-round pick and where things stand in his recovery.We also get into William Eklund winning NHL Goal of the Year honours, plus Tim Stützle and Andre Burakovsky getting some recognition of their own.Drake Batherson is a club champion! The Senators winger fired rounds of 66 and 71 to win the Ken-Wo Golf Club championship — beating his own dad along the way. With Batherson also eligible for a new contract, what will it take to keep him in Ottawa and what might his next deal look like?Plus, Jonas Lagerberg Hoen, the latest on potential NHL expansion after comments from Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly.All that and more on this episode of the Sens Nation Podcast — Your Ottawa Senators Podcast.

We've got plenty to break down in this episode of the Jim Keay Ford Sens Nation Podcast.Travis Green spoke publicly about Brady Tkachuk's departure, admitting he was "a little bit mad" and "a little bit surprised" by the captain's decision to leave Ottawa.

We discuss Green's comments and whether Jordan Spence is right when he says Tkachuk's exit could actually make the Senators a better team.

We also dive into the blockbuster contract signed by Macklin Celebrini in San Jose. At just 20 years old, Celebrini lands a five-year deal worth $18.8 million per season. What does that mean for the next wave of NHL stars, and just how fortunate are the Senators that Tim Stützle and Jake Sanderson signed long-term extensions before salaries exploded?

Speaking of Sanderson, Boston Bruins star Charlie McAvoy had some glowing praise for Ottawa's No. 1 defenceman on the Wingmen Podcast

Also on this episode:

🏒 Former Senator Colin White gets another NHL opportunity with the New Jersey Devils.

🏒 Senators prospect Lucas Beckman takes another step toward representing Canada at the World Juniors by earning an invitation to the World Junior Summer Showcase.

🏒 The Columbus Blue Jackets make another disappointing decision for hockey fans by eliminating a separate radio broadcast in favour of simply simulcasting the television feed.

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In this episode, we discuss whether the Senators are still likely to be a playoff team in a very difficult Atlantic Division. We each choose our top six forwards. The first four are easy; the last two are not. What we won't miss about Brady Tkachuk this season. With Tkachuk gone and Kurtis MacDermid seldom used, do the Senators need to add more toughness? And why rostering three NHL goalies is a bad idea.🏒 SUPPORT SENS NATIONSupport the show on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/sensnationVisit our show website, Sens Nation Hockey:https://sensnationhockey.com🎙️ THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS🚗 Jim Keay FordOttawa’s Ford dealership at 1438 Youville Drive in Orléans.https://www.jimkeayford.com🔧 Midas OttawaFor tires, brakes, oil changes, exhaust and more.https://www.midas.com🏠 Harding — Your Home Comfort CentreHeating, cooling, fireplaces, BBQ and home comfort solutions in Ottawa.https://teamhardingcomfort.comThanks for watching! If you enjoy the show, please like the video, subscribe to the channel, and join us in the comments.Sens Nation — Your Ottawa Senators PodcastWith Steve Warne and Gregg Kennedy

Steve Staios made the media rounds this week, and he sounds pretty comfortable with the Ottawa Senators’ scoring ability up front. But should he be? We discuss whether the Sens still need another proven finisher and what Staios might be looking for before the season begins.

Staios also says Daniel Alfredsson’s spot on the coaching staff won’t be filled. Does that suggest the role was created specifically for Alfie — and what does it tell us about his departure?

Also on the show:

• Does Jason Robertson’s new $12 million deal in Dallas deal help or hurt Drake Batherson’s value?

• How might Claude Giroux be feeling after seeing Patrick Kane land a two-year, $16 million contract?

• And in our new “Old Man Shakes Fist at Cloud” segment, we wonder how young Senators players are latching on to numbers like 34 and 26 when legendary single digits like 7 and 9 are sitting right there.

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In this episode, we discuss the rest disadvantage the Senators face with their new schedule, especially when compared to Montreal. Shane Pinto tries his hand at pro golf, and we discuss how he fared. With massive new summer deals to Connor Bedard ($15M) and Leo Carlsson ($18M), is there any way the Sens can re-sign Batherson for under $10 million? Steve Yzerman is out in Detroit, and Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon put his entire family's names on the Cup before anyone else's.

The Senators continue to make headlines, and we've got plenty to break down on this episode of the Sens Nation Podcast.

Shane Pinto speaks publicly for the first time since Brady Tkachuk was traded to the Florida Panthers, and his comments challenge some of the narrative that's been circulating in the media about Tkachuk's departure.

Claude Giroux also met with the media via Zoom following his new contract, discussing leadership, his decision to return to Ottawa, and the opportunity that lies ahead for this year's Senators team.

Nick Cousins reacts to a new two-year contract, and we discuss why his return is important. With a forward group that's getting crowded, we take a look at who has the inside track for roster spots heading into training camp.

We'll also discuss Travis Green being honoured in his home province of British Columbia over the weekend. Tyler Boucher gets a new deal. And we debate the Ottawa Charge's decision to make Canadian Tire Centre their full-time home. Is the move happening at the right time, or are they getting ahead of themselves?

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In this episode, we discuss the Claude Giroux case. Is he really planning to sign elsewhere? Are the Flyers waiting on Anaheim's answer to Leo Karlsson's offer sheet? Why is Steve Staios waiting around for an answer when it might be no? The Sens re-signed Nick Cousins and Leevi Merilainen, so we get into that. And we project an opening night roster without Giroux (or Brady Tkachuk).

The Senators had one of the busiest NHL Draft weekends ever, and we're breaking down everything.

Steve Warne and Gregg Kennedy discuss Ottawa's acquisition of goaltender Samuel Ersson, the gamble on veteran winger Andre Burakovsky, the re-signing of Jordan Spence, and why Steve Staios believes William Eklund fills a major need as a playmaker.

We also examine a draft class loaded with skilled forwards, including first-round picks Jonas Lagerberg Hoen and Jaxon Cover, and what their selections say about the organization's long-term vision.In this episode:

🥅 Is Samuel Ersson really an upgrade in goal?

💰 The risk and reward of adding Andre Burakovsky

🎯 Why Ottawa prioritized playmakers over shooters

📈 Steve Staios' draft strategy

🇸🇪 Breaking down Jonas Lagerberg Hoen

💪 What to expect from Jaxon Cover

🎸 Plus: Why "Mr. Brightside" was an interesting musical choice

In this episode, we discuss the Brady Tkachuk and Steve Staios press conferences, where they both discussed the big deal. We break down the Sens acquiring William Eklund and two prospects for the 9th overall draft pick on Friday. Is Staios done dealing, or is there more to come? Mike Grier talks about why he traded Eklund. We talk about the NHL Draft and the possibility of free agent Connor Ingram filling the backup role in Ottawa. Former Senators head coach DJ Smith agrees to work alongside Mike Babcock in Edmonton. And last year's Belleville head coaches, David Bell and Andrew Campbell, are both squared away with contracts for next season. Find out where...

The Brady Tkachuk era in Ottawa is over.

In one of the biggest trades in franchise history, the Senators have sent their captain to the Florida Panthers for three first-round picks and a second-rounder.

Now what?

In this emergency episode of Sens Nation, Steve Warne and Gregg Kennedy break down the blockbuster deal, why it happened, and what comes next for the Ottawa Senators.

Among the topics:

🏒 Did the Senators get enough for Brady Tkachuk?

🏒 Why did Steve Staios make this move now?

🏒 Is another major trade coming before Friday's NHL Draft?

🏒 Will Ottawa actually use all three first-round picks?

🏒 Who becomes the next captain of the Senators?

🏒 How will Tim Stützle and the rest of the core respond?

🏒 What does this mean for the future of the franchise?

The trade has divided the fan base unlike anything we've seen in years. Some are devastated. Others believe this could be the move that finally pushes Ottawa toward becoming a true Stanley Cup contender.

We discuss all of it.

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The Stanley Cup Final is over, and now all eyes turn to what could be a crucial offseason for the Ottawa Senators.In this episode, we first break down Carolina's championship run, discuss what's next for John Tortorella and Rod Brind'Amour, and look at Jordan Staal's impressive playoff performance as he ages like fine wine.We also dive into the Sens' offseason outlook, including the challenge of taking the next step when the prospect cupboard is so thin, and you're not a popular free agent destination. We discuss how the Senators should approach the NHL Draft, highlight two prospects we like who could be available at No. 32, and react to Ottawa's first move of the offseason: the signing of a Norwegian forward who helped beat Canada at the Worlds.

Out on the patio, we talk Sens hockey with former Ottawa Senator Brad Smyth.

If you were handed the keys to the Senators for one day, what move would you make? We debate Ottawa's biggest offseason priorities, whether the Carolina Hurricanes' sustained success should influence how we evaluate the Senators, and what the future might hold for some of the organization's top young talent.

We also discuss Don Boyd's recent comments on Carter Yakemchuk, whether Brady Tkachuk's career path could eventually mirror players like Quinn Hughes or Dylan Larkin, and what Darnell Nurse's situation says about today's NHL trade market.

Plus:

🏒 Carter Yakemchuk's development

🏒 Mike Babcock and coaching in today's NHL

🏒 Could Jake Sanderson one day become a Norris Trophy finalist?

🏒 Claude Giroux's next contract and whether it's simply a formality

🏒 Brad's thoughts on the Stanley Cup Final

It's another fun hockey conversation packed with opinions, stories, and plenty of Senators talk.

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In this episode, we discuss a positive Michael Andlauer media availability on Friday morning. We get into NHL awards season, and some of the Senators garnered some serious votes. Dylan Larkin reportedly wanted a trade out of Detroit, so another Team USA NHL captain wants out. Changes to the NHL All-Star game and skills competition that no one wants. Claude Giroux gets the rarest kind of hole-in-one this week. PWHL expansion draft losses. And some thoughts on the Cup Final so far.

In this one, we discuss the latest trade chatter out there about Mason McTavish, who caught up in the rumour mill for a second straight offseason. Belleville coaching candidate Jay McKee heads elsewhere, signing with the Islanders organization. The Sens hire Linus Ullmark's personal goalie coach. Nikolas Matinpalo is a world champion with Finland, and it's been a tough year for Team Canada.

On this episode of Sens Nation, we discuss Pierre LeBrun’s report that Claude Giroux has decided to return for another season, and whether it’s only a matter of time before he and the Ottawa Senators get a deal done.We also debate whether pending unrestricted free agent Viktor Arvidsson could be a good fit in Ottawa, and whether moving Dylan Cozens to the wing would make sense for the Senators this fall.Plus:Montreal Canadiens fans in Gatineau, along with the Quebec government, push back after the NHL shut down a planned Habs viewing party at the Slush Puppie CentreThe Senators may be getting another alternate jersey this seasonWhat is the PWHL trying to accomplish with player salary disclosure?Jason York is heading into the Ottawa Sports Hall of FameSubscribe for Ottawa Senators news, NHL analysis, trade rumours, game breakdowns, and weekly Sens Nation episodes.#OttawaSenators #SensNation #ClaudeGiroux #NHL #GoSensGo #ViktorArvidsson #DylanCozens #MontrealCanadiens #PWHL #JasonYork #NHLRumours #OttawaSportsOttawa Senators, Claude Giroux, Claude Giroux return, Senators podcast, Sens Nation Podcast, Steve Warne, Gregg Kennedy, NHL rumours, Viktor Arvidsson Senators, Dylan Cozens wing, Ottawa Senators news, Senators free agency, NHL free agents 2026, Jason York Hall of Fame, Montreal Canadiens Gatineau, Slush Puppie Centre, PWHL salary disclosure, Senators alternate jersey, Go Sens Go, NHL talk

In this episode, brought to you by Jim Keay, Harding Your Home Comfort Centre, and Midas Ottawa, we discuss Kevin Weekes' report that the Senators may be interested in Buffalo Sabres goalie Devon Levi. Would Levi be an upgrade on Leevi? Did the Senators shut down a Montreal Canadiens fan watch party in Gatineau? Former Senator Dave Cameron is back with the 67's and we talk about the two NHL Conference Finals.

Former Panthers head coach Doug MacLean weighs in on Brady Tkachuk, we discuss the kind of contract we think Jordan Spence will end up with, we get into Vegas losing a draft pick over snubbing the media, and the excellence of Sidney Crosby, showing up for Canada once again. And how the Senators have figured in some of the biggest World Championship goals of all time.

The Senators’ offseason rumour mill is heating up, and we’ve got plenty to unpack on this episode of the Sens Nation Podcast.Could Ottawa have an interest in veteran Flyers defenceman Rasmus Ristolainen? Sounds like they did at the trade deadline. Would the Sens take a look at pending UFA goaltender Stuart Skinner if he hits the market? And after signing Stephen Halliday, does that signal the end for pending UFA Lars Eller in Ottawa?WIn our "Around the League" segment, we discuss the massive changes in Toronto's hockey operations with a new GM and the firing of head coach Craig Berube. Sounds like the same fate awaits Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch.It’s another packed offseason episode of the Sens Nation Podcast, brought to you by Jim Keay Ford, Midas Ottawa, and Harding Your Home Comfort Centre.#OttawaSenators #GoSensGo #NHLTradeRumours #SensNation #StuartSkinner #RasmusRistolainen #PierreDorion #LarsEller #StephenHalliday #NHLPlayoffs

We’re joined by Ottawa Senators winger Drake Batherson. We discuss Batherson's thoughts on his next contract, what sparked Ottawa’s late-season surge, what happened in the playoffs, and how the team grew throughout the year. We also get into his individual season, training plans for the summer, the famous NHL summer skate, and which Sens players could be heading to the World Championships.

Plus: As a viewer, the NHL playoff series that's impressed him

Batherson’s legendary hockey mullet back in the day

What young Drake would think about becoming a 30-goal scorer

Contract talk with free agency approaching next summer.

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In this episode of the Jim Keay Ford Sens Nation Podcast, we discuss why Brady Tkachuk’s long-term outlook in Ottawa may come down to whether the Sens can take a serious step forward next season.We also tackle whether the Senators need to address their goaltending situation heading into next year. Linus Ullmark is obviously a goalie at his best if he's in a platoon situation.Plus, should Travis Green have been a finalist for the Jack Adams Award? After guiding Ottawa through a strong finish under tough circumstances, there’s a case to be made.And in Toronto, there are some interesting developments. They've handed the reins over to... John Chayka, and Mats Sundin???

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In this episode of the Jim Keay Ford Sens Nation Podcast, we dive into the biggest offseason storyline: Brady Tkachuk and his future in Ottawa.

Following his final media availability, Tkachuk addressed the constant speculation about whether he wants to stay with the Ottawa Senators or eventually move on and it’s clear the noise is starting to wear on him.

So yeah… Brady probably won’t love this episode because that’s exactly what we’re breaking down.

When you’re the captain, one of the NHL’s most coveted power forwards, holding a no-move clause, sitting just two years from unrestricted free agency, and coming off a season that didn’t quite hit expectations, the questions aren’t going anywhere.

We unpack:

What Tkachuk actually said and what it means

Whether the speculation is fair or overblown

How his contract status impacts the Senators’ long-term plans

The family history angle and why it keeps coming up

What the Sens need to do if they want him to stay

We also get into the latest on Ridly Greig and how long his suspension could be.

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The Ottawa Senators’ playoff run is over, swept away in four games by the Carolina Hurricanes. What went wrong, and is it time for changes?

We discuss the end of the Senators’ playoff run just one week after it started, as Ottawa is eliminated in the first round of the NHL playoffs. The Hurricanes showed exactly why they’re a top seed, while the Senators struggled to generate offense, capitalize on the power play, and find timely scoring.

In this episode of Sens Nation, we break down what happened in the series, key turning points, and what it means for the Senators heading into a critical offseason.

🔍 Topics covered:

What went wrong for the Ottawa Senators

Power play struggles and lack of finish

That chaotic second period of mayhem

The Ridley Greig incident and fallout

How to handle Linus Ullmark next season

Do the Senators need to make changes?

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What changes (if any) should the Senators make this offseason?

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The Senators are heading home down 0-2 in their first-round series against the Carolina Hurricanes — but this series might not be telling the full story.

In this episode of the Sens Nation Podcast, we break down why Game 2 actually gave us some reason for optimism, despite the result. From controversial calls in overtime to a much stronger overall performance, the Sens showed signs they’re not out of this fight just yet.

We also dive into:

Why the Senators looked significantly better in Game 2. The impact of playoff experience (and why it matters now). The controversial penalty sequence that changed everything. Linus Ullmark’s standout performance in the net. Brady Tkachuk's early game behaviour. What MUST happen in Game 3 back in Ottawa

Is this series slipping away… or just getting started?

👇 Let us know: Can the Sens turn this around at home?

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Sens Nation is back in playoff mode 🔥The Ottawa Senators are heading into Game 1 against the Carolina Hurricanes this Saturday at Carolina, and it’s time to get locked in. All Heart. All In. And the Sens Mile is open.

In this video, we break down:

•What kind of series to expect — high scoring or a defensive battle

•Who might become the villain in this matchup

•Key players to watch, including Tyler Kleven and the goaltending situation

•Thoughts on recent moves like Blake Montgomery signing his entry-level deal

Plus: quick hits around the league, including the Rick Bowness tirade and Toronto storylines and major changes out west.#Sens #GoSensGo #StanleyCupPlayoffs #NHL #SensNation

With their furious end-of-season playoff charge, the Senators were rewarded on the weekend with a playoff spot. They'll face Carolina in round one, though that was made official shortly after our recording. We discuss Brady Tkachuk's brief vision loss during the game against the Islanders on Saturday. We discuss whether Jake Sanderson and Shane Pinto should be up for awards, where Carter Yakemchuk fits among NHL prospects, and how the Sens should handle their roster in their final vs the Leafs

We welcome former PGA Tour player and past Senators ambassador Brad Fritsch to the show.The Senators are down to their final four games of the regular season, and the playoff push is very real. We break down where things stand, what needs to happen, and how confident we are that this group can get over the line.Then, we switch gears to golf as Brad shares his thoughts on the Masters, what makes Augusta National so special, and what it’s like to play one of the most iconic courses in the world. Plus, a great story about teeing it up at Augusta with Daniel Alfredsson world.It’s the final week of the Sens playoff race, and it's Masters week... an amazing time to be a sports fan.🎧 Subscribe for more Ottawa Senators coverage👍 Like & comment to join the conversation#OttawaSenators #Sens #Masters #Golf #NHLPlayoffs

The Ottawa Senators pick up a massive 6-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in one of their most entertaining games of the season, and Tim Stützle may have scored the goal of the year.In this episode of the Jim Keay Ford Sens Nation Podcast, Steve Warne and Gregg Kennedy break down everything from a huge night at Canadian Tire Centre, including:

Tim Stützle’s highlight-reel goal and dominant performance

Brady Tkachuk is looking like himself again at a crucial time

Jake Sanderson’s return and impact on the blue line

The physical edge from the Tkachuk–Cozens–Greig line

Whether Stützle is playing through injury

A noticeable shift in Brady Tkachuk’s media approach?

With the playoff race heating up, the Senators are still right in the mix and starting to look dangerous. We clear up the Tkachuk podcast mixup. TSN 1200 signs new deal with Senators. And the Islanders fire Patrick Roy as head coach, replacing him with Pete De Boer.

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We discuss the Senators' brutal loss in Florida. After five days of resting, Linus Ullmark gives up five goals in the first period, including one eight seconds into the game. We discuss what happened and try to come up with theories for why it happened. Carter Yakemchuk suffered what looked like a concussion. Brady Tkachuk still looks like he doesn't have his usual energy. We talk about his Dad publicly ripping the Senators on Brady's podcast, the Tkachuks' paid autograph session this week, and the five-game homestand that will make or break the season...

In this episode, we discuss the Senators losing two straight games at the worst possible time. After James Reimer's surprise start in Tampa, Sens head coach Travis Green said Linus Ullmark needed a rest and wasn't available to start. We check out the latest standings heading into the game in Florida. Is Jake Sanderson ready to play in that one? The Sens sent down Jorian Donovan on Sunday morning. Stephen Halliday should be playing actual games right now, but he's ineligible to return to the AHL. And is Green a Jack Adams Trophy candidate? 👇 Let us know in the comments: What did you think of Ullmark sitting out?🏒 Sens Nation — Your home for Ottawa Senators coverage🌐 Visit: https://sensnationhockey.com. Also, check out Steve's writing at The Hockey News Ottawa https://THN.com/OttawaVisit our sponsors https://jimkeyford.com and https://midas.com#OttawaSenators #GoSensGo #NHL #NHLPlayoffs #Hockey #SensNationOttawa Senators, Senators playoff race, NHL standings, NHL wild card race, Senators highlights, Ottawa Senators news, NHL playoff picture, Sens Nation Podcast, Senators analysis, NHL Eastern Conference standings, Detroit Red Wings, New York Islanders, Boston Bruins, Philadelphia Flyers, NHL playoff race 2026, hockey analysis, Tim Stützle, Brady Tkachuk, Senators playoff chances, NHL news today, hockey talk, NHL standings update, wildcard race NHL, Sens playoff push, Ottawa hockey

The Senators are back in a playoff position, but the job is far from finished.With the wild card race tightening, the Sens have climbed into a crucial spot in the Eastern Conference standings. But with teams like the Islanders, Red Wings, and Flyers right behind them, every game from here on out is massive. Carter Yakemchuk had an unbelievable debut, but is he ready for this stage? To make the playoffs, he's going to have to be.We also discuss whether Yakemchuk is now here to stay.• Where the Senators sit in the standings right now• How they got back into a playoff position• The biggest threats chasing them• What needs to happen for Ottawa to stay in👇 Let us know in the comments: Do you think Ottawa holds this spot?🏒 Sens Nation — Your home for Ottawa Senators coverage🌐 Visit: https://sensnationhockey.com. Also, check out Steve's writing at The Hockey News Ottawa THN.com/Ottawa#OttawaSenators #GoSensGo #NHL #NHLPlayoffs #Hockey #SensNationOttawa Senators, Senators playoff race, NHL standings, NHL wild card race, Senators highlights, Ottawa Senators news, NHL playoff picture, Sens Nation Podcast, Senators analysis, NHL Eastern Conference standings, Detroit Red Wings, New York Islanders, Boston Bruins, Philadelphia Flyers, NHL playoff race 2026, hockey analysis, Tim Stützle, Brady Tkachuk, Senators playoff chances, NHL news today, hockey talk, NHL standings update, wildcard race NHL, Sens playoff push, Ottawa hockey

We discuss Brady Tkachuk's huge spike in intensity on Thursday against the Islanders with an opening faceoff fight and a game-winning goal in the final seconds. Did he hear some of the recent criticism from fans and media?

Could it be a turning point? We talk about the standings and playoff chase. We discuss Islanders forward JG Pageau and what the Sens got for him six years ago. And we look at the upcoming game vs the free-falling Leafs.

We discuss the Senators' crucial weekend home victories over Anaheim and San Jose, two wins that couldn't have been more different. Linus Ullmark posted back-to-back wins. We discuss how things look on the blue line with Jake Sanderson and Nick Jensen, now both out. Drake Batherson has had some good fortune around the net in the past few games; his last 4 goals were almost unintentional. With the Sharks in town, we revisit the Fabian Zetterlund deal one year later. And Radko Gudas didn't play against the Sens on Saturday. We talk about his suspension and the Leafs' lack of response after he took down Auston Matthews. And the obligatory "much more."

In this episode, we discuss the 3-2 loss to Montreal; Impact of Jake Sanderson's injury; Tim Stutzle's performance and potential superstar status; Playoff matchup considerations and strategies; Player evaluation and team prospects

00:00 Senators' Loss to Habs

01:21 Analyzing the Playoff Chase and Points Gap

02:18 Game Details: Goals, Rebounds, and Defensive Lapses

03:36 Jacob Fowler’s Standout Performance as a Rookie

05:18 Chabot's Role and Performance After Sanderson's Injury

07:15 Winning Goal on Ullmark and Defensive Breakdown

09:17 Chances, Rebounds, and Key Saves in the Game

10:54 Batherson’s Strange Goals and Team Effort

11:49 Jake Sanderson’s Injury and Its Impact on the Team

13:50 Defensive Adjustments and Lineup Changes

15:44 Sanderson’s Skating and Playmaking Prowess

19:25 Tim Stutzle’s Point Streak and Superstar Debate

24:40 Stutzle’s Development and Goal-Scoring Potential

27:54 Team Strategy Post-Injury

30:45 Sens best Playoff Matchup if they get there

34:17 Buffalo Sabres’ Historic Streak and Playoff Outlook

36:59 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Hockey Highlights

The Senators tweaked their roster at the trade deadline, acquiring defensive forward Warren Foegele from LA and hoping he can get back to his 24-goal form from last season. Meanwhile, the Sens said goodbye to David Perron. Stephen Halliday wasn't traded, but now the Senators have too many forwards, so is he the odd man out or will it be someone else? We also look at Tim Stutzle's recent performance,s the win in Calgary and the important schedule ahead. The roster is set! They're playing well, but do they have enough race track remaining?

After two periods, the Senators seemed to have a W wrapped up in Edmonton, but squandered a crucial point, giving up three straight goals. We get into what went wrong and what they might do, if anything, before Friday's trade deadline.

The Ottawa Senators got back on the winning track in Toronto on Saturday night, crushing the Maple Leafs 5–2 in a game that was not as close as the score would appear.

Drake Batherson and Dylan Cozens each scored twice for the Senators, who moved to within five points of the Boston Bruins for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. We discuss the sheer dominaton of the game, the mini line brawl, the weird offside challenge and more.

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In this one, we discuss the Sens' return to action, a 2-1 overtime loss to Detroit. That drops the Sens 7 points out with the trade deadline next Friday. Team USA Olympians keep the momentum going, Brady Tkachuk takes a controversial hit, and a full defensive breakdown in overtime. Arthur Kaliyev is cleared of violating any league policies. And the Sens begin a five game road trip.

In this episode, as we close the book on Olympic hockey talk, we dissect everything about Canada's 2-1 loss to the United States in the gold medal game. We get into all the controversial moments, the missed opportunities and what it means for Senators stars Brady Tkachuk and Jake Sanderson.

After a pair of close calls, Canada will face the USA for gold on Sunday morning. We discuss their path to get here, hoping it goes better than the ladies final. If it doesn't, well, the bars are open, serving booze as early as 6 amCanada overcomes a 2-0 deficit to beat Finland, which is annoyed by a late high sticking call. We get into all the details on that game, plus the wild quarterfinal win over Czechia where Sidney Crosby was hurt. Was that his final Olympic game?Canada's women fell 2-1 to the USA in overtime, after Abby Murphy's obvious hook/hack on the gloves of Darryl Watts. Should 3-on-3 overtime be used to decide the biggest women's hockey game in four years? Or any big game that will eliminate one team?The Senators returned to practice this week and brought up some intriguing names from Belleville to help fill out their practice as they get ready to host Detroit on Wednesday night.

Team Canada is off to a strong start at the Winter Olympics and we break down everything Ottawa Senators fans need to know.

In this episode, we talk about former Senator Mark Stone, the one that got away, looking right at home on hockey’s biggest international stage, and just how ridiculous the skill level is in this best-on-best tournament. From Connor McDavid to Nathan MacKinnon and Macklin Celebrini, the talent on display is off the charts, and Jon Cooper may have found something special with his line combinations.

We also dive into the goaltending storylines, including the rising stock of Jordan Binnington and a strong showing from Logan Thompson, and what it could all mean moving forward. Plus, if the St. Louis Blues decide to move defenceman Colton Parayko, should the Ottawa Senators be in the market?

Other topics include:

A scary leg injury to Kevin Fiala in the Canada–Switzerland game
The Olympic tournament format — does it work?
“Stink-gate” involving the Oshawa Generals
And one very odd bronze medal celebration in Olympic biathlon

It’s a packed episode with Olympic talk, Sens discussion, and some laughs along the way.

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In this episode of the Jim Keay Ford Sens Nation Podcast, the Senators hit the Olympic break on a heater (5 wins in 6), and suddenly the hope meter is back on the table. Steve Warne and “The Coach” Gregg Kennedy break down what’s real, what’s fool’s gold, and why Ottawa’s improved shot suppression has changed the conversation.They debate the brutal late line change vs. Carolina (and who wears it), gush over Tim Stützle’s ridiculous three-zone motor, and ask the big question: with only five games left before the March 6 trade deadline, what should Steve Staios do, buy, sell, or stand pat?Plus: why right-shot defence is priority #1, what a “seller’s market” could look like, listener poll reactions (including the Jesper Wallstedt dream), and a quick detour into Olympic ceremony gripes, All-Star skills done properly, and Steve's debut on a Super Bowl commercial.

In this episode of the Jim Keay Ford Sens Nation Podcast, hosts Steve Warne and Gregg Kennedy discuss the Senators' recent 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils, highlighting the impressive return performance of goaltender Linus Ullmark and the enthusiastic support from Ottawa fans. They get into the contributions of The Big Three: Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stutzle, and Jake Sanderson, the team's playoff prospects, and the challenges posed by the competitive Eastern Conference. The conversation also touches on NHL rules after the weird Connor Brown goal almost counted.

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We discuss the Senators' impressive two victories this week and tee up the Devils' game Saturday. We get into the goaltending decisions ( we now know Ullmark starts Saturday), Matthew Tkachuk says Brady is an "Ottawa lifer," we think the Sens should re-sign Nick Cousins, but what kind of contract makes sense, some Sens trivia, and a skypoint to our pal, Simmer, and actress Catherine O' Hara.

In this episode, hosts Steve Warne and Gregg Kennedy discuss the surprising performance of the Senators against the Vegas Golden Knights, the ongoing goaltending situation, with Linus Ullmark ready be a backup but not start, player injuries, and the impact of fan reactions on player performance, particularly focusing on Brady Tkachuk. They also touch on potential trades, the legacy of Wayne Gretzky at 65, and a light-hearted incident involving William Nylander.Thanks to our great sponsors https://jimkeayford.com, https://celebright.ca, https://midas.com, and https://teamhardingcomfort.com/

The Senators don's seem to have any answers, and patience is wearing thin.In this episode of the Jim Keay Ford Sens Nation Podcast, hosts Steve Warne and Gregg Kennedy take a hard look at what’s gone wrong for the Senators and why the same problems keep resurfacing. From blown leads and shaky penalty killing to questions about maturity, leadership, and accountability, nothing is off the table, including trades.The guys break down recent performances, the impact of injuries, including David Perron’s absence, and what it all means as the trade deadline approaches. Is this a roster issue? A coaching issue? A management issue? Or were the current events set in motion during the Melnyk years?With a difficult stretch of games ahead, the Senators are at a crossroads. Major decisions may be coming — and fans are rightfully asking where this team is headed next.🔴 Topics covered in this episode:• Why inconsistency and lack of maturity keep hurting the Senators• Recurring issues with penalty killing and protecting leads• Accountability at the coaching and management levels• The absence of veteran leadership and its impact on young players• How injuries are complicating an already fragile situation• Trade deadline possibilities and pressure to make real changes• Fan frustration and growing questions about the team’s direction• What the upcoming schedule could mean for Ottawa’s playoff hopes

The Senators’ goaltending has struggled all season, but James Reimer has already brought a little calm to the storm.

Reimer stepped up and helped deliver three of a possible four points, including a rock-solid performance in Columbus. It’s still early, but for the first time all season, there’s a (knock on wood) sense of comfort in the crease.

We also dive into Jake Sanderson’s candid comments about Leevi Merilainen, touching on whether it's a problem or not.

Where Merilainen is mentally as he continues to learn, and what his long-term future with the Senators could look like.

Plus, Ridly Greig is quietly becoming impossible to ignore. With 6 points in his last 4 games, Greig is bringing: Snarl and edge, Legit skill and vision, and a team-first mentality that teammates love. Let’s break it all down.

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The Ottawa Senators picked up back-to-back wins — but do they actually change anything?In this episode of the Jim Keay Ford Sens Nation Podcast, hosts Steve Warne and Gregg Kennedy break down what the Senators’ recent victories really mean, why restoring confidence matters right now just as much as points, and why the upcoming games against division rivals will tell us far more about where this team is headed.🏒 What We Discuss:Why the Senators had to win — even if the opponents weren’t eliteWhether these wins restore belief inside the room — or just delay tough questionsHuge weekend ahead vs. Montreal and Detroit, and why those games matter moreGoaltending uncertainty:Linus Ullmark’s return from personal leaveJames Reimer’s opportunity to prove himselfWhere Lévi Meriläinen fits into the equationBrady Tkachuk hits 200 goals — but is he still dealing with lingering effects from his thumb injury?The Senators are at a critical point in their season. The points are coming, but answers are still needed — especially in goal. This weekend could define whether Ottawa is still in the playoff conversation… or just chasing shadows.👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments👍 Like & subscribe for more Senators coverage🎧 SensNationHockey.comSupport our sponsors: https://JimKeayFord.com https://Celebright.ca permanent holiday lightingand https://midas.ca

Did the Senators make the right decision in the way they handled their social media controversy? We talk about the players' reactions, including Brady Tkachuk's. Are the playoffs now a pipe dream? Goalie James Reimer gets pumped for 6 goals in his Belleville debut on Sunday. A missed five minute major loomed large in Saturday's loss to Florida. And Claude Giroux turns 38.

We're pleased to be joined by analyst Mike Johnson from TSN and the NHL Network. We talk to Mike about this week's social media controversy, the fallout and what the Sens need in the second half of the season. We talk about Team Canada at both the World Juniors and the next month's Olympics in Italy.

In this episode, we discuss the team's goaltending issues, analyzing a tough home loss against Detroit, where the Sens were clearly the better team. We talk about coaching strategies, controversial officiating calls, NHL rule changes (die, offside challenge, die), and the upcoming Olympic roster for Team Canada.

Senators winger Drake Batherson joins us to talk about his holidays, the first half of the season and his first fight in quite a while. We're also joined by Prime Monday Night Hockey Host Adnan Virk, who tees up Senators-Red Wings, and we discuss his accomplished, well-travelled career, and his passion for movies. He's more than just a movie buff. He has a podcast and new book that includes conversations with Hollywood's biggest stars.

In this episode, we discuss the super-ugly 4-1 loss to Columbus and we review some of the top Sens storylines of 2025, by month.

Senators goalie Linus Ullmark takes a leave of absence for personal reasons, leaving Ottawa's net to Leevi Merilainen for the foreseeable future. We discuss the Sens 7-5 loss in Toronto coming out of the Christmas break. We also examine which Senators will likely be at the Olympics and what Team Canada's roster will look like.

In this episode of the Jim Keay Ford Sens Nation podcast, we discuss the Ottawa Senators' recent performances, highlighting their wins and the importance of trusting the process for team growth. We get into goaltending concerns, the return of Thomas Chabot, and the recognition of Jacques Martin with a Ring of Honour induction. The conversation also touches on coaching changes within the Belleville Senators, Brady Tkachuk's unique record, and the dynamics of coaching and team performance.

PodcastIn this episode of The Jim Keay Ford Sens Nation Podcast, we're joined by former Ottawa Senators defenseman Brendan Bell. We discuss what it's like to be trying to make the World Junior Team at this time of the year. We get his overall assessment of the Senators' first 32 games. We talk about the Sens' record with and without Brady Tkachuk, the absence of Thomas Chabot, and how the Senators are handling Carter Yakemchuk's development. We get into goaltending, and we discuss our favourite hockey-themed Christmas gifts from our childhoods.

In this one, we discuss the Senators' impressive 6-3 win at Columbus and their unfortunate failure to protect at least a point in the final minute of a 3-2 loss in Minnesota. We break down some key moments in the games, discuss Lars Eller's injury and its impact, the Quinn Hughes trade and how it compares to Brady Tkachuk's future situation, and the injury to Connor Bedard and the implications for Team Canada.

In this episode, we discuss the Sens' recent struggles, including their disappointing three-game homestand. We get into the controversy surrounding Drake Batherson's disallowed goal, the implications of player depth and injuries, and the upcoming NHL schedule. We also talk Olympics and the issues surrounding the construction of the arena in Milan, as well as Nick Cousins' unique recognition among NHL players.

The Senators are struggling with five losses in their last six games.
The playoff race is tightening, and the Senators need to start winning.
Unforced errors are becoming costly for the team.
Depth issues are becoming apparent due to injuries to key players.
Drake Batherson's disallowed goal sparked controversy and debate.
The Olympics are approaching, but there are concerns about the arena's specifications.
The Senators need to secure points quickly to stay in playoff contention.
The upcoming schedule is crucial
"It's getting late in December."
"That was a terrible, terrible call."
"Two out of three ain't bad."

In this episode of the Jim Keay Ford Sens Nation podcast, hosts Steve Warne and Gregg Kennedy discuss the latest injury updates for the Senators, focusing on Shane Pinto's prognosis and the impact on the team.

They analyze player performances and how Ridley Greig will now need to step up. They get into the readiness of AHL players like Arthur Kaliyev for the NHL, the current state of NHL parity, the success of former Senators, and the autograph culture surrounding young stars like Connor Bedard.

Finally, they touch on attendance trends for the Senators and the overall morale of the team as they navigate a competitive season.

It's the captains' episode. We discuss Sens captain Brady Tkachuk's return after missing 20 games, and we have a great conversation with Ottawa Charge captain Brianne Jenner. We talk about some third-period glitches in St. Louis. We get into some roster and line combination decisions. Linus Ullmark is apparently a gamer, and another reminder of the new realities in the Ottawa media's coverage.In the second half of the show, we're joined by Ottawa Charge captain Brianne Jenner, the day after her record-tying performance on Wednesday night. We ask about the Charge, the roster changes, her switch to centre, the PWHL, the arena, and what it's meant to represent Canada on the national stage 16 times.

The Senators begin their road trip with a pair of 3-2 wins over Anaheim and San Jose. We've updates and discussion on injuries and roster. Did Chabot get dinged up again? Are the Sens in the market for a home run deal?

In this episode, we discuss the Senators' recent news, including Shane Pinto's four-year extension and whether it's the right deal for both sides. We talk about the lack of depth on the left side of the blue line, which got worse last week with the injury to Thomas Chabot. We also touch on Brady Tkachuk's injury and his new podcast, Claude Giroux's fountain of youth, the Oympics and much more!

In this episode of the Sens Nation podcast, hosts Steve Warne and Gregg Kennedy discuss the Senators' recent performances, including a weekend sweep and the team's trajectory. They do a full breakdown of General Manager Steve Staios's comments to the media this week, which included questions about the goaltending situation with Linus Ullmark and the coaching style of Travis Green. The conversation also covers contract negotiations for Shane Pinto, player evaluations, including Fabian Zetterlund and the role of enforcers in modern hockey. The episode concludes with a discussion on potential changes in the CHL-NHL relationship.

In the latest episode of the Sens Nation podcast, hosts Steve Warne and Coach Gregg Kennedy dive into the highs and lows of the Ottawa Senators' recent games, including an overtime victory against the Philadelphia Flyers. As the season unfolds, they dissect the team's performance, player contributions, and the challenges that lie ahead.

Main Content:

Game Highlights: A Hard-Fought Victory

The episode kicks off with an analysis of the Senators' narrow 3-2 overtime win against the Flyers. Steve and Gregg share their thoughts on the game's intensity and the importance of securing points, especially in a road game. "A dub's a dub, especially a road game. In today's NHL, that's okay," Gregg remarks, emphasizing the significance of every point as the Senators navigate a competitive Atlantic Division.

Performance Analysis: Missing Key Players

Despite the victory, the hosts acknowledge the challenges the team has faced, particularly with captain Brady Tkachuk sidelined. "They're on a playoff pace right now, despite the congestion that is the Atlantic Division standings," Gregg points out. The discussion shifts to the performance of players like Zetterlund and Ridley Greig, who have struggled to find their scoring touch in the absence of Tkachuk. Steve notes, "I understand why Sens fans are a little bit frustrated... they know what this team can be."

Key Players Rising to the Occasion

Amidst the struggles, some players have stepped up to fill the void. Tim Stutzle's standout performance, including a stunning one-timer goal, and Drake Batherson's crucial overtime assist highlight the importance of high-end finishers in tight games. Steve highlights, "You need your cream to rise to the top, don't you?" Additionally, Michael Amadio's recent scoring streak has provided much-needed depth. "There's somebody stepping up for he's got three goals in three games now," Gregg mentions, reinforcing the need for secondary scoring.

Coaching Decisions: Line Combinations and Strategies

Steve and Gregg also touch on Travis Green's tactical decisions, including line adjustments that seemed to generate positive results. "If the idea was to get some people going, yeah, I guess it worked," Gregg reflects on the changes. The hosts appreciate the fluidity in line combinations, even if the offensive output wasn't significant. They agree that the focus should remain on securing wins, regardless of how they come.

Fashion Tips and NHL Trivia

In a lighter segment, the hosts indulge in some NHL fashion trivia, discussing the Flyers' iconic white name bars and the Senators' stylish black helmets. While opinions vary on the aesthetic choices, the conversation adds an entertaining touch to the analysis of the team's performance and identity.

As the Senators continue to navigate the season, the podcast highlights the importance of resilience and adaptability. With key players stepping up and coaching strategies evolving, the team remains on a playoff path, despite the challenges. Fans are reminded that every point counts, and with a little patience, the Senators can weather the storm until their full roster is back in play.

Key Takeaways:

The Senators secured a crucial overtime win against the Flyers, emphasizing the importance of points in a competitive division.
Missing key players like Brady Tkachuk has posed challenges, but others have risen to the occasion, such as Tim Stutzle and Michael Amadio.
Coaching decisions regarding line combinations are crucial in maximizing player potential and securing wins.

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In this episode, we touch on the Blue Jay heartbreak, and the resilience of the Senators as they navigate their own challenges.

Section 1: The Blue Jays' Disheartening Exit

The Jays faced a gut-wrenching end to their season, losing crucial games six and seven of the World Series. "I just couldn't believe it. So many opportunities to win game six, so many opportunities to win game seven," lamented Gregg Kennedy, reflecting the sentiment of many fans who felt the weight of what could have been.

Steve Warne highlighted how the Jays thrived on clutch performances, such as George Springer's game-changing three-run homer in the Seattle series. Yet, in the critical moments of the World Series, the expected clutch hits were absent.

Section 2: The Senators' Resilience Amidst Challenges

While the Blue Jays faced disappointment, the Senators have been on a rollercoaster of their own. With a record of 4-1-1 over their last six games, the Senators have shown resilience, battling back in games even when they fall behind. "You are what your record says you are," Kennedy noted, acknowledging that while their record may not reflect their performance, they are still banking valuable points as they find their footing

The Senators faced a tough loss against the Montreal Canadiens, where defensive lapses led to missed opportunities. Drake Batherson has stepped up spectacularly in the absence of captain Brady Tkachuk. With 15 points in his first 10 games, Batherson's performance has been a source of hope for fans. Despite a critical mistake that led to an overtime loss, his contributions have been key.

Section 3: The Eastern Conference Landscape

As the Senators continue their season, the Eastern Conference stands out this year with every team above .500 in terms of points percentage. "It's amazing that the number one team in the Eastern Conference, the Montreal Canadiens, only has a six-point lead on the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, who currently sit in last place," Warne remarked.

In this episode, we discuss the past week in Sens Nation and look ahead to a big game against Montreal on Saturday. First place is in sight, but so is last place. Five points separate first from last in the Atlantic. We discuss Linus Ullmark's inconsistent play, his attempt to fight last week, and his criticism of the team's performance in Chicago. We talk about the right side of the blue line and whether Nick Jensen's stock is falling. And who was the October MVP for the Sens?

In this episode of the Sens Nation Podcast, hosts Steve Warne and Gregg Kennedy discuss the following:

The Senators had a better homestand, gaining three out of four points.
Concerns remain about the team's scoring ability despite recent wins.
Fabian Zetterlund's production is under scrutiny
Tim Stutzla's move to left wing
Early defensive issues
Brady Tachuk's thumb injury is frustrating
Nordiques and Whalers flashback
The importance of treating the season as a process rather than focusing solely on outcomes.

In this episode, hosts Steve Warne and Gregg Kennedy discuss the Ottawa Senators' challenging start to the NHL season, focusing on coaching decisions, player performances, and the impact of injuries. They analyze Travis Green's critical approach to the team's struggles in Saturday's loss to the Islanders, the goaltending situation with Leevi Merilainen going to the minors. The conversation also touches on Shane Pinto's impressive scoring and potential rule changes to enhance player safety.

Ottawa Senators, Travis Green, NHL, goaltending, player injuries, team performance, coaching decisions, hockey analysis, season start, roster changes

In this episode, we discuss the Senators' recent performance, focusing on the injury to captain Brady Tkachuk, the team's offensive struggles, and the goaltending. We analyze the implications of Tkachuk's injury on team dynamics and leadership, assess the hit that caused the injury, and evaluate the performance of the goaltender, Linus Ullmark. We also discuss upcoming games and the expectations of fans.

In this episode, we analyze the Senators' season opener, discussing the team's resilience, coaching impact, player performances, and defensive strategies. They also touch on the challenges faced by the penalty kill unit and provide an update on Josh Norris's injury. The conversation wraps up with a discussion on the Blue Jays' playoff prospects.

In this episode, now that it's over, we discuss the Ottawa Senators' preseason performance. We analyze player injuries, the new roster, and the recent trade for enforcer Kurtis MacDermid. The conversation also touches on the changes in broadcasting for the Senators and Connor McDavid's contract extension. We even hit on a little Blue Jays playoff talk off the top.

We're joined by Ottawa's Jamie Baker, a former NHL player turned broadcaster, who shares insights on the current state of the Senators and leadership in hockey. He discusses the potential of players like Dylan Cozens and Carter Yakemchuk, the importance of not putting too much stock in preseason results, and the evolving nature of toughness in the NHL. The conversation also touches on the usual packed fall sports calendar, and be sure to tune out at the end when we get into our mutual love of fantasy football.

In this episode, we touch on a little Ryder Cup and Blue Jays off the top. We get into the first leg of the Sens' preseason Quebec City action. Linus Ullmark gets a shutout and reveals his strategy for low-shot games. We discuss the goaltending shift this year with Anton Forsberg's exit. We talk about Brady Tkachuk's leadership and how he's become a household name, even outside Ottawa. The Atlantic Division is becoming increasingly competitive due to injuries to key players. Do the Senators need a bona fide superstar to elevate their game further?

In this episode, hosts Steve Warne and Gregg Kennedy discuss the Ottawa Senators' preseason activities, including player cuts, injury updates, and the dynamics of training camp. They get into the implications of these cuts on team finances, the performance of key players like Shane Pinto and former Senator Josh Norris, and the overall outlook for the season ahead.

Takeaways:

The Senators are off to Quebec City for bonding and games.
Injuries to key players could impact the team's depth.
Shane Pinto is in a contract year and has much to prove.
Josh Norris hopes to rally with the Buffalo Sabres after injury struggles.
The preseason games showcased varying levels of player motivation.
The Senators may need to assess their defensive depth on the left side
Lars Eller is healthy again and expected to be a reliable fourth-line center.
Strong preseason rosters can sometimes be taken down by hungry B rosters.
Pinto is entering a big season

In this episode of the Sens Nation podcast, Warnsy and The Coach discuss the opening of Ottawa Senators' training camp, focusing on expectations for the upcoming NHL season. They discuss the official end of the line for Alex Formenton in Ottawa, the impact of veteran players, and injury updates. The conversation also touches on the goaltending competition, Arthur Kaliyev being accused of a financial scam, and a tribute to another hockey legend we lost this week. The show is brought to you by JimKeayFord.com and Celebright.ca.

In this episode of the Jim Keay Ford Sens Nation podcast, host Steve Warne discusses Senators' rookie camp and the organization's best prospects with B-Sens play-by-play announcer David Foot. They explore the team's readiness for the upcoming season, key prospects and rookies to watch, and the importance of coaching and player development. Despite being just 23, Leevi Merilainen will be leaned on a lot this season as Linus Ullmark's backup. Ullmark has never played 50 games or more in a season. As one of the NHL's youngest goalies, is Merilainen ready?

In this episode of the Sens Nation podcast, hosts Steve Warne and Gregg Kennedy discuss the kickoff of the Ottawa Senators' season. They get into rookie camp insights, the excitement surrounding the team, and the commentary that emerged from the club's recent golf tournament. The conversation shifts to speculation about whether Sidney Crosby will go wire-to-wire in Pittsburgh and the media comments this week about whether Ottawa night get in on the future Hall of Famer. We get into the future of Alex Formenton and his NHL eligibility being reinstated soon (Dec 1). They also analyze Tim Stutzle's development and expectations for the upcoming season.

In this episode, the conversation starts with hockey’s changing dress code policies and what they mean for player individuality. We then turn to Alex Formenton’s next chapter, exploring his career trajectory.We also reflect on the lasting impact of Ken Dryden, who passed away on the weekend, sharing stories about the Hall of Famer. We touch on the latest buzz around Max Guenette's trade potential.

In this episode, Graeme Nichols jumps on with us to discuss the Ottawa Senators' season-opening media event, the changes in radio coverage for Senators games, and the impact of remote broadcasting on fan experience. We also delve into public reactions to these changes, the future of sports radio and podcasting, and get some insights from team captain Brady Tkachuk and new player Jordan Spence who attended this week's media event.

In this episode, we delve into the Ottawa Senators' organizational depth chart, analyzing player rankings across all positions. The conversation highlights key players like Ridly Greig, Shane Pinto, Jordan Spence, and Arthur Kaliyev, and examines their potential impact on the team. Additionally, they address Mitch Marner's recent comments and the implications of fan behaviour.

Ottawa Senators winger Drake Batherson joins us to discuss his summer, including training, attending his neighbour Brad Marchand's Stanley Cup party, weddings, golf trips, and more. We discuss last season, finally getting to the playoffs and expectations for this season.

In this episode, we discuss Shane Pinto's participation in Team USA's orientation camp and what it all means. We get into Jake Sanderson's prospects for the upcoming season, updates on Nick Jensen's injury, and the Senators' defensive depth chart. We also reflect on past transactions the Senators wish they could undo, including the Mark Stone trade, and conclude with a discussion on Sergei Fedorov's jersey retirement and 1980s NHL hockey nostalgia.Chapters00:00 Shane Pinto and Team USA03:05 The Importance of International Play05:51 Evaluating Player Attitudes and Roles08:58 Jake Sanderson's Potential Impact12:01 Nick Jensen's Injury Update15:08 Ottawa Senators' Defensive Depth Chart17:55 Transactions the Senators Wish They Could Undo23:41 Analyzing Key Trades in NHL History28:32 Reflections on NHL Legend Sergei Fedorov s and Their Impact32:58 Nostalgia for 80s Hockey: A Look Back36:16 Current NHL Developments and Surprising Moves

Big shifts may be happening at the long-time radio home of the Senators, TSN 1200. We discuss the uncertain road ahead for English radio rights and the sports radio format in Ottawa. Following last week's shake-up in French coverage, we learn that Dean and Gord won't be travelling with the Sens this season. What will sports talk in Ottawa look like this time next year? Plus: Travis Hamonic signs with an Atlantic Division rival—what does it mean for Ottawa’s blue line depth?Brady Tkachuk’s unexpected praise for the captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs.Where do the Senators rank on the ESPN Sports Fan Misery Index… and is it fair?And a new three-year extension with Belleville..

In this episode, we discuss how the Senators have officially agreed to purchase land for a new arena. The process has been slow, and there are still hurdles to clear. We get expansion fees for NHL teams that are reportedly about to skyrocket, potentially limiting future Canadian franchises. According to his dad, Brady Tkachuk is committed to staying with the Senators long-term. Training camp will focus more on line combinations rather than roster battles. In fact, we wonder if there are any battles at all.

In this episode of the SENS Nation podcast, former Ottawa Senator Mark Borowiecki discusses his transition to development coaching with the Nashville Predators, reflecting on his experiences in the NHL, the evolution of fighting in hockey, and the challenges faced by young athletes today. He shares insights on the Ottawa Senators' recent seasons, the leadership of Brady Tkachuk, and the coaching styles of Guy Boucher and DJ Smith. Mark also opens up about his health post-career and answers fun questions about the game.

00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates

02:49 Development Coaching Insights

05:52 The Evolution of Fighting in Hockey

09:04 Challenges Facing Young Athletes Today

12:09 Reflections on the Nashville Predators' Season

14:59 Ottawa Senators' Playoff Journey

17:58 Brady Tkachuk's Leadership and Impact

20:53 Memories of the 2017 Playoff Run

22:34 The Struggles of Recovery

23:35 Health and Well-Being Post-Career

25:40 Reflections on Coaching Styles

30:26 Transitioning from Boucher to Smith

33:41 Navigating Controversial Situations

36:17 Greatest Goal Scorers and Toughest Opponents

39:14 The Copycat Nature of the NHL

Hit the subscribe button so you know exactly when new episodes drop. Visit our sponsors at https://www.jimkeayford.com for your next vehicle and https://www.celebright.ca for permanent holiday lighting on your home.Show website: https://www.sensnationhockey.comFollow Steve at @stevewarnemediaIn this episode, we discuss various topics surrounding Team Canada's orientation camp and Drake Batherson's omission, despite outscoring half the forwards who were invited. We also get into the recent accidental reveal of the team's third jersey. Is it time to beef up the Ring of Honour for the Senators, even if some of the candidates aren't perfect? We discuss the breakout year and new contract for Nikolas Matinpalo, which may not result in a return to a regular NHL job this fall. The conversation concludes with insights from the World Junior Summer Showcase, emphasizing the importance of evaluating young talent in the most competitive environment possible.00:00 Team Canada's Orientation Camp Insights11:18 The Ottawa Senators' Stanley Cup Aspirations17:42 The Third Jersey Accidentally Revealed20:03 The Ring of Honour Dilemma25:43 Nikolas Matinpalo's Breakout Year31:57 World Junior Summer Showcase Highlights

In this episode, we talk about the impact of David Perron on the team roster and where he fits in at this point. We talk about Carter Yakemchuk and whether we're shortchanging his chances of making the team. Travis Green had a fabulous first season as head coach. Is he the man to lead them to the promised land? And much more...

The 2018 World Junior Team trial is now over. Former Senators winger Alex Formenton and four other players have been found not guilty. Sports legal analyst Eric Macramalla joins us to discuss the legal facts and interpretations in the case and what's next.

In this episode, we discuss the conclusion of the World Junior Trial involving five players from Team Canada, who were acquitted of sexual assault charges. We get into the implications of the trial's outcome for the players' futures in the NHL, including former Senator Alex Formenton. The conversation also touches on Sens bounce-back candidates for the upcoming season, excitement for the Winter Olympics, and the coaching staff for Team Canada, highlighting Ottawa connections. And Christian Jaros returns to the NHL.

In this episode, we discuss the young talents of Tim Stutzle and Jake Sanderson. We explore the importance of internal growth for the team's success, and how hard that is to predict. We get into Shane Pinto and Leevi Merilainen's contract situations next summer, and the impact of injuries on player performance. We also get into goaltending with Linus Ullmark and Leevi Merilainen, the future of Nick Jensen, the potential risks of players participating in the Olympics, and why superstar junior players so often can't get a sniff in the NHL. The episode concludes with a tribute to former NHL goaltender Wayne Thomas.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:23 Stutzle and Sanderson recognized among NHL's best

05:30 The Growth Potential of Young Players

09:19 Internal Growth vs. External Additions

12:05 Shane Pinto's Contract Situation

16:15 Comparing Shane Pinto to Past Players

20:12 The Goaltending Situation

23:28 Future Free Agents and Their Impact

29:13 Brady Tkachuk's Health Update

31:57 Concerns About Players in International Competitions

34:58 Remembering Wayne Thomas and Closing Thoughts

In this episode, a quick update on Gregg's weekend in Montreal as coach of Lebanon's national men's team. We get into some speculation about Mason McTavish's future and whether Dylan Cozens can get it done as the Sens' second-line center. We discuss the role of Sens' oldest four players, who will all be north of 35, developments in the PWHL, and a viral moment involving Nick Tarnasky. We also touch on the NHL's decentralized draft and its implications for the league.

00:00 Introduction and Team Lebanon Update

02:59 NHL Free Agency Speculation

05:48 Mason McTavish's Potential Impact

09:08 Dylan Cozens, Shane Pinto and the 2nd line center job

12:11 The Role of Veteran Players

14:48 Ottawa Charge and PWHL Developments

17:43 BANG! Nick Tarnasky's Viral Moment

20:45 Decentralized NHL Draft Discussion

In this episode, we discuss the Senators' offseason moves, including free agency decisions, player departures, and new additions. We get into the team's goaltending situation, evaluating the current roster and future prospects, particularly focusing on right-shot defensemen. We also compare young defensemen Logan Hensler and Carter Yakenchuk, highlighting their potential impact on the team's future. 00:00 Offseason Moves and Free Agency Overview09:25 Evaluating Player Departures and New Additions18:26 Goaltending Situation and Future Prospects24:04 Right Shot Defensemen: Current Roster and Future Prospects29:45 Comparing Young Defensemen: Hensler vs. Yakemchuk35:25 Final Thought

In this episode, Steve Warne and Gregg Kennedy discuss the recent contract signing of Claude Giroux with the Senators, analyzing its implications for the team. They delve into the strategic acquisition of defenseman Jordan Spence and the smart trades made by Steve Staios during the NHL draft. The conversation also covers the Senators' draft picks, highlighting their potential and character. Additionally, the hosts critique the NHL draft presentation, expressing disappointment in its execution and format, while looking ahead to future developments in free agency and team strategy.

In this episode, former NHL player Brendan Bell shares insights about his life post-hockey, reflections on his NHL career, and the whirlwind experience of the NHL draft. He discusses the importance of team dynamics, the impact of taxes on player decisions, and the attractiveness of Ottawa as a destination for players. The conversation also touches on Claude Giroux's contract situation, the potential of Dylan Cozens, and the future of Connor McDavid with the Edmonton Oilers. Finally, Brendan shares his expectations for the Ottawa Senators in the upcoming season.

We discuss the recent signing of Fabian Zetterlund by the Senators, the implications for Claude Giroux's future, and the impact of tax advantages in the NHL. We analyze the Senators' roster, expectations for the upcoming NHL draft, and the success of the Florida Panthers as a model for building a competitive team. We also get into Connor McDavid's contract situation and the recent trade of Trevor Zegras to the Philadelphia Flyers, and a discussion on the decentralized NHL draft format.

In this episode of The Sens Nation podcast, hosts Steve Warne and Gregg Kennedy discuss the return of Lassi Thomson to the Senators organization, the ongoing contract negotiations with Claude Giroux, and the preliminary Olympic rosters featuring players like Brady Tkachuk and Tim Stutzle. They also delve into the Senators' new third jersey design, trade speculations surrounding Mitch Marner, and insights from the Stanley Cup Final.

In this episode of The Sens Nation Podcast, we get into the trade rumors involving Drake Batherson, updates on Nick Jensen's injury, Tyler Kleven's new contract, and the team's strategy regarding unrestricted free agents (UFAs). We also explore the possibility of signing Jonathan Toews and delve into the ongoing debate about the greatest hockey player of all time, comparing Connor McDavid and Wayne Gretzky.Drake Batherson, Nick Jensen, Tyler Cleven, Ottawa Senators, NHL trade rumors, UFA, hockey analysis, team strategy, player contracts, injury updates, Claude Giroux, Ottawa Senators, UFA, Jonathan Toews, McDavid, Gretzky, NHL, hockey, free agency, player contracts

We discuss whether the Sens need a plan B behind Nick Jensen, and the Claude Giroux talks. We delve into the upcoming NHL Draft Combine, drafting strategies, particularly the balance between selecting the best player available versus addressing team needs. We get into Erik Brannstrom's departure from the NHL and his new opportunity in Switzerland, celebrate Jacques Martin's induction into the Ottawa Sport Hall of Fame and analyze the Toronto Maple Leafs' need for better DNA. Finally, we discuss Paul Maurice's desire to have a players-only handshake line after playoff series.

In this episode, we discuss the recent performance of Team Canada at the World Hockey Championship, including their shocking loss to Denmark. We also highlight Shane Pinto's impressive contributions to Team USA, leading up to the gold medal game. The conversation shifts to the upcoming NHL draft, where the Senators will pick 21st overall. We also get into the Sens first-round pick forfeiture due to previous management error. We delve into the coaching changes in the NHL, particularly the Toronto Maple Leafs, and analyze the team's playoff performance and future strategies. The conversation also touches on the emotional aspect of sports, highlighted by Mark Schiefele's experience during a recent game following his father's passing.

Takeaways

Team Canada faced unexpected challenges leading to their exit.
Shane Pinto's performance is raising his profile in the NHL.
The Senators have a history of finding talent at 21st overall.
Emerging talents like Luke Ellinas and Blake Montgomery show promise for the future.
Players who elevate their performance during playoffs are invaluable.
Brendan Shanahan's tenure with the Leafs ended
The Leafs need more physicality and grit in their core players.
The Senators also require players who can score and play with an edge.

The Toronto Maple Leafs are on the brink after losing 3 straight to Florida, leading to questions about their star players' abilities in crucial games.

DJ Smith's coaching tenure with the Senators was marked by inconsistency, leading to skepticism about his future as a head coach in the NHL. That said, he is getting some attention for head coaching jobs in the NHL again.

The Senators are making significant changes in their front office, including hiring familiar faces.

Carter Yakemchuk's development is a hot topic as he prepares for the upcoming season, with hopes for improvement in his game.

Negotiations for Fabian Zetterlund's contract could be contentious, as differing valuations between the player and the Senators emerge. Will RFA Fabian Zetterlund Get Paid On His San Jose Numbers Or The Ones In Ottawa?

We discuss the recent media availability of the Ottawa Senators' management following the end of the season. Not a ton of information was shared during the press conference, particularly regarding player contracts and future plans. The conversation shifts to Claude Giroux's future with the team and the potential challenges in contract negotiations. We also delve into Shane Pinto's desire for more power-play time and the potential competition between Pinto and Dylan Cozens for the second-line center position next season. We talk about the Joel Quenneville hiring in Anaheim, and we have some strong thoughts on Utah's Mammoth decision on a new name and logo.

We talk about the Senators' disappointing playoff exit against the Toronto Maple Leafs and the key moments of game 6. We discuss the player exit interviews on Saturday and where the Senators need to improve for next season. We also touch on the importance of respect for players in the face of social media criticism, as well as the needs for next season.

In this episode, we discuss another Sens win over the Leafs, 4-0 in Game 5. We focus on key players, game strategies, and the overall atmosphere surrounding the series. We get into the standout performance of goaltender Linus Ulmark, Ridly Greig's ill-timed, ill-advised penalties, and the mental state of the Toronto core players. We also touch on fan reactions, superstitions, and the leadership of Brady Tkachuk as they look ahead to the crucial Game 6 in Ottawa.

In this episode, we discuss the Senators' 4-3 overtime win over the Leafs and look ahead to Game 5 in Toronto. Brady Tkachuk told fans after the game, "We'll be back!" Steve doles out some rare (gasp!) praise for the blue team. Drake Batherson hopes for some redemption in Game 5. And much more!

The Sens are in a serious hole, trailing 3-0 in their first-round series against the Leafs after back-to-back 3-2 overtime losses. In this episode, we break down how Ottawa has been second best in some key areas—goaltending, faceoffs, and production from their top scorers.

We also dive into Nick Cousins getting fined for his pregame antics, brainstorm some wild ideas the Sens could try to swing momentum, and talk about owner Michael Andlauer’s massive $2.2 billion sale.

Is there any hope? Can the Sens steal just one game?

In this episode of The Sens Nation Podcast Steve and Gregg break down the Ottawa Senators' rocky start in their first-round NHL playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Now trailing 2-0 in the series, we analyze the Sens' performance so far — the highs, the lows, and the total defensive breakdown that led to the Leafs’ overtime game-winner.

We also talk about Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz's blatant mugging of Ridly Greig and how it somehow led to offsetting minors. We hear from Travis Green, Drake Batherson, and Greig himself as tensions rise ahead of Game 3 on Thursday night.

Can the Senators bounce back and make this a series?

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In this episode, we break down the Ottawa Senators’ tough 6-2 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarter-Final. From costly penalties to early-game playoff jitters, we dig into what went wrong in Toronto.

We also evaluate the goaltending performance of Linus Ullmark, and whether Ottawa's defensive breakdowns put him in a tough spot. You'll hear postgame reactions from head coach Travis Green, captain Brady Tkachuk, and Ullmark himself as they look back on a rocky series opener.

Plus, we discuss possible lineup changes ahead of Game 2 on Tuesday night—will Green do anything to shake things up?

We've got pretty much all the insight you need heading into a pivotal Game 2.

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The Battle of Ontario is officially back — playoff style! In this episode, we break down the Ottawa Senators vs. Toronto Maple Leafs first-round matchup, their first postseason meeting in over 21 years.

We dive deep into each team's roster strengths and weaknesses, and discuss key players who could spark bad blood in the series. We also look at the health and status of Brady Tkachuk — is he healthy or healthy enough?

Plus, we talk about the electric playoff energy Lyndon Slewidge brings when singing the national anthem, and we make our official picks for all eight first-round series of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

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Sens Nation Website: https://www.SensNationHockey.comSupport our show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sensnationpodcastThe Hockey News Ottawa: https://THN.com/ottawaIn this episode of the Sens Nation Podcast, we discuss the Senators officially making the playoffs for the first time in eight years. We talk about the five biggest changes most responsible for ending the drought. We discuss the contributions of key players like Shane Pinto and Ridly Greig.. We also touch on some rivalry moments, Brendan Gallagher's dislike for Tim Stutzle and Linus Ullmark has an axe to grind with the media.00:00 Exciting Ford Deals and Club EG Membership00:57 Welcome to the Sens Nation Podcast01:23 Senators Make the Playoffs02:36 Game Night Experiences and Rivalries05:40 Brendan Gallagher vs. Tim Stutzle08:44 Hayden Hodgson's Call-Up and Impact12:53 Brady Tkachuk's Injury Update17:09 Why the Senators Are Better This Year18:06 Coaching and Team Dynamics19:42 Goaltending Performance22:00 Media Criticism and Player Reactions26:58 Third Line Excellence35:14 Upcoming Games and Final Thoughts

Ottawa Senators All But Clinch Playoff Spot with Third Straight Win | Status of Brady Tkachuk & Nick Cousins | Alex Ovechkin NHL Goal-Scoring Record

The Ottawa Senators secured their third consecutive win, allowing just one goal, and are on the verge of clinching a playoff spot. With the potential to catch Florida for third place, we explore what that would mean for the Sens' playoff hopes. In the past two games, three Senators have snapped long goal-scoring slumps, and Jake Sanderson has emerged as one of the NHL’s top offensive defencemen. We dive into the latest injury updates on Brady Tkachuk and Nick Cousins—will they be ready before the playoffs? Who will come out of the lineup when they return? Plus, don't miss our Sens trivia with prizes from Club EG Golf. Finally, we celebrate Alex Ovechkin’s milestone weekend as he breaks the NHL career goal-scoring record.

Warnsy and the Coach discuss Ottawa Senators news, NHL playoffs, injury updates, and discussion of Ovechkin’s historic achievement.

In this episode, we break down the Sens' tough 0-4 run against the Buffalo Sabres, and discuss the latest injury news surrounding Brady Tkachuk—now dealing with a new upper-body injury unrelated to his previous issues from the Four Nations. Plus, hear from Fabian Zetterlund, who’s still on the hunt for his first goal as a Senator and has truly put the “O” in Ottawa.

We also dive into Linus Ullmark's recent performances and his evaluation of his play. As the Sens push toward the playoffs, we explore who Ottawa’s best potential opponent in round one could be, the race for the wild card 2 spot, and who will take home the coveted NHL Green Jacket. We also look at

Warnesy and The Coach are joined by Ottawa Senators winger Drake Batherson! We dive deep into the Sens playoff race, the current standings, and discuss the positive impact of Steve Staios' additions to the team this season. Drake describes his attempt at the iconic Forsberg move in Detroit during the Dad's trip, and we touch on the team's recent injuries. Plus, Drake gives us an exclusive office tour! We also revisit some of John Tortorella's greatest moments—will he land another NHL coaching gig?

In this episode, we’re joined by Brad Smyth from TSN 1200 to discuss all the latest Ottawa Senators news and updates. From the Sens’ 3-2 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday to their current playoff push, we dive into the key headlines surrounding the team. Brad shares his thoughts on the recent trades, Travis Hamonic's struggles, Brady Tkachuk’s health and usage, David Perron’s resurgence, and Travis Green’s performance. Plus, we explore the excitement of playoff fever in the capital, the growing influence of women’s hockey, and much more!

In this episode, we dive into the Ottawa Senators' latest win in New Jersey, shaking off a rough patch with a smooth victory on Saturday night. But now, all eyes are on the upcoming clash with Buffalo, where the Senators will not only battle for two crucial points, but also face off with the team involved in one of the biggest deadline-day trades. We'll break down Brady Tkachuk's status after some discomfort in Jersey and missing practice on Monday—what does that mean for his availability moving forward? How should they handle it?

We discuss the call-up of Stephen Halliday from Belleville and the firing of Brad Berry as head coach at UND—a man with deep ties to the Senators organization. It's a packed episode, so join us for all the latest Sens news and analysis.

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In this episode, we break down the Ottawa Senators' recent losses to the Montreal Canadiens and Colorado Avalanche, digging into what went wrong. We also preview the Senators' upcoming game against the New Jersey Devils, discussing key updates like line combination changes, player roles, and the latest injury news. We talk about Fabian Zetterlund's increased role and Nick Jensen's return to practice.

Special guest Kristy Flannery, The Hockey News' beat writer for the New Jersey Devils, joins us to share her expert insights on the Devils' season, their top players, and how recent injuries are affecting their lineup. Get the latest scoop on the Senators' playoff push as they battle for a spot in the postseason!

Don't miss out on the analysis, team updates, and a detailed look at the Senators' road to the playoffs. Subscribe for more Ottawa Senators and New Jersey Devils updates, NHL news, and expert analysis!

We delve into the Ottawa Senators' crazy successful run in March, including Saturday's recent victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs. We revisit Fabian Zetterlund's placement on the fourth line and address our listener feedback from YouTube. Josh Norris already missed a game for the Buffalo Sabres due to injury, and we speculate about the circumstances surrounding his move to Buffalo. The episode wraps up with discussions on team resilience, Ridly Greig's struggles with empty net chances, and a big game Tuesday against the Habs.

01:01 Welcome to the SENS Nation Podcast

01:27 Battle of Ontario Recap

01:58 Sens' Playoff Push and Performance Analysis

02:42 Leafs Game Breakdown and Key Moments

04:12 Upcoming Game Against the Habs

05:37 Sens' Resilience and Goaltending Impact

18:35 Standings and Goaltending Discussion

20:00 Ullmark's Impressive Streak

22:03 Fabian Zetterlund's Impact

25:00 Josh Norris Injury Concerns

30:51 Zetterlund's Role Debate

We dive into the Ottawa Senators’ playoff push and the wildcard race. We break down the Sens’ impressive victories over the Rangers, Wings, Flyers, and Bruins. We talk about Fabian Zetterlund’s weird usage so far, Linus Ullmark’s incredible saves, Drake Batherson’s goal-scoring resurgence, and crucial upcoming matchups against Toronto and Montreal as their NHL playoff race intensifies.

01:20 - Sens' Crucial Wins and Upcoming Matches

01:51 - Linus Ullmark's Stellar Performance

02:24 - Analyzing Sens' Recent Games

06:17 - Highlight Saves and Goalie Performances

08:36 - Managing Goalie Fatigue and Strategy

14:11 - Linus Ullmark's Insights Post-Bruins Game

21:49 - Drake Batherson's Performance and Insights

27:06 - Fabian Zetterlund: Why is he still on the fourth line?

33:22 - Playoff Standings and Upcoming Games

38:03 - Closing Remarks and Contact Information

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In this episode of the Sens Nation Podcast, we hear from the players involved in a lively Ottawa Senators trade deadline on Friday: Josh Norris, Dylan Cozens, and Fabian Zetterlund. We discuss the emotional impact of these trades on players, including Brady Tkachuk, whose performance and post-game interview were both great on Saturday. We rate the debuts of Cozens and Norris, do some scoreboard watching, and talk about the Senators' upcoming game against the Detroit Red Wings on Monday

In this episode, Steve and Gregg dive into the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, specifically focusing on the Ottawa Senators' moves. The major headlines include Josh Norris being traded to the Buffalo Sabres for Dylan Cozens, and the acquisition of Fabian Zetterlund from the San Jose Sharks. They analyze what the new lineup might look like, discuss Brady Tkachuk's emotional reaction, and break down the overall impact of the trades. They also cover significant NHL deals, including Brad Marchand moving to the Florida Panthers and Miko Rantanen to the Dallas Stars, and speculate how these changes will affect the playoff race.

Warnsy and The Coach dig into Ottawa's recent 5-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks, snapping a five-game losing streak. They discuss the details of the game, including Brady Tkachuk's notable celebration and the performance of key players like David Perron. They also touch on a controversial cross-check by Tyler Toffoli on Jake Sanderson. The trade deadline is this Friday and they wonder if the Sens fancy themselves as buyers or sellers. Could David Perron or Anton Forsberg be possible trade assets. In addition, they discuss the Florida Panthers' acquisition of defenseman Seth Jones from Chicago.

Welcome to a special episode of The Sens Nation Podcast! We discuss the latest updates on the Ottawa Senators and their upcoming games. This week, we have a special guest - Andrew Hammond, aka the Hamburglar, celebrating the 10th anniversary of his unforgettable run. The Sens get some good news in the health department with the return of Brady Tkachuk, Shane Pinto, and Josh Norris. However, Tyler Kleven is now injured. The Senators have lost five in a row and fallen below the playoff line, making a victory against lowly San Jose on Saturday a must-have.

In this episode, the Senators return from the 4 Nations Break a bit banged up and rusty, suffering a 5-2 loss to Montreal. We catch up with David Foot for our farm report, diving into the latest updates on some of the club’s top prospects. Plus, we break down the surprising news that Ryan Hartman’s 10-game suspension for slamming Tim Stutzle’s face into the ice has been reduced to just 8 games. Tune in for all the details!

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Drake Batherson, our third man in, who gives us the inside scoop on his East Coast training partners and their incredible performance at the Four Nations. We also hear from Sweden’s Linus Ullmark about his experience at the tournament, his health update, and what he’s expecting heading into the stretch run of the season. The Sens are back at practice, and there are some interesting developments to discuss. And of course, we kick things off with an exciting recap of Thursday night’s Four Nations face-off, where Canada triumphed in an epic overtime finish! Tune in for all the latest updates and insights in Sens Nation!

The Senators ended their 4 Nations Face-Off break with a practice on Tuesday. Some key players were still out, but a couple of their depth players returned. That includes winger Noah Gregor, who sat down with us for a post-practice chat. Travis Green updated the media on injuries and had some thoughts about the 4 Nations tournament.

Brady Tkachuk and his brother dominate at 4 Nations; We're amping up for Canada vs USA; More booing the anthem controversy; Crookshank waits his turn; actor Jeff Daniels with great advice for hockey parents.

We present a promotional episode of Steve's other podcast The SWP (explicit language)

We discuss Jim 's weird encounter with a weird waiter at a 95th birthday party - a party that caused him to miss the Super Bowl. The Eagles shockingly destroy the Chiefs in Super Bowl 59. The NHL 4 Nations Faceoff is here, which arrives at just the right time for the Ottawa Senators.

We're joined by Graeme Nichols from the Hockey News Ottawa. We discuss a costly trip to Tampa Bay, the latest on injuries, goaltending and 4 Nations decisions, booing the anthem, wild line combinations, trade talk, and 10 games for Ryan Hartman.

Josh Norris looks every bit like a man whose career is back on the rails. Is Linus Ullmark finally close to a return? We have differing views on his 4 Nations participation. Nick Cousins is out 6-8 weeks. We talk about why it wasn't a dirty hit. We get into the crazy game against the Washington Capital this week. And we say a few words to remember our friend and former TSN 1200 host Shawn Simpson.

We get into the fan backlash over the Senators playing games in Quebec City and the mascot wearing the Nordiques jersey. Sparta-chat? The Sens are weekend warriors, sweeping three Saturday-Sunday back-to-backs in a row. Brady Tkachuk's stats already put him among the Senators' all-time leaders. And the Sens place one of their wingers on waivers, likely bound for Belleville.

The Senators' offence runs dry after a 5-0 loss in New York against the surging Rangers and then a 2-0 loss in Boston. Where has the offence gone? Some of the stats are alarming, and so are the recent run of injuries at just the wrong time. Claude Giroux's car got stolen again. Sam Gagner signs with a PTO with the Belleville Senators.

The Senators go 2-0 with wins over Boston and New Jersey. Have they turned the corner THIS time? Why can't more games be as entertaining as the Bruins game? Thomas Chabot's pre-game ritual may rub some people the wrong way. Steve argues that Claude Giroux should always be on the top power-play unit. We take a far too early look at the standings and what the Sens may do at the trade deadline.

Plenty of Ottawa Senators news to talk about: Leevi Merilainen continues his shockingly excellent play. So what happens when Linus Ullmark gets back? Jakob Chychrun returns to Ottawa. We've got an interview with Sens Draft pick Blake Montgomery, who's ripping it up with the London Knights and a playoff-style atmosphere coming up on Saturday afternoon as the Bruins visit.

Leevi Merilainen wins back to back games, helping the Senators defeat the Dallas Stars 3-2 to stay in the NHL East playoff chase. Until the Sens get healthy, Ottawa's net belongs to Leevi.

The Senators signed 22-year-old winger Ridly Greig to a four-year deal worth $3.25 million. It's a good deal but Greig will soon need to jack up his offensive numbers to fit his salary. And we think he will. The Sens snapped a 4-game losing slide with a 5-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Leevi Merilainen is thriving early. Is he the club's second-best option now behind Linus Ullmark? Michael Andlauer reportedly sells his OHL team and confirms his AHL team will stay in Belleville.

In this one, as the Sens stumble into 2025 with two losses, head coach Travis Green updates the Senators' injury situation. Travis Hamonic is out for 2-4 weeks. Linus Ullmark is listed as week to week; the nine-game road trip is almost over; Tyler Boucher is showing signs of life in Belleville, Mark Kastelic gets a three-year deal in Boston and author Howie Mooney joins the show to discuss his new book that includes some classic NHL stories.

The Sens closed 2024 with an impressive 11-4-1 mark. Can they keep it going in 2025? And how will they fare if Linus Ullmark is out long term with that back problem? We discuss the blurry goaltending situation in Ottawa. We also get into the line juggling, JBD's healthy scratch for Nik Matinpalo, and the potential return of Artem Zub and Anton Forsberg this week.

After a win in Vancouver, the Senators six game winning streak ends with a loss in Edmonton. Linus Ullmark left the game with a sore back. The Sens wind up with a 3-1 mark on the first leg of the 9 game road trip and they’re in a playoff spot with a little breathing room. Some thoughts on Leevi Merilainen, and did Shane Pinto have a hand in the Sens drafting Jake Sanderson?

Make it five wins in a row for the Senators, who begin a nine-game road trip with wins in Seattle and Calgary. Linus Ullmark has won seven in a row and now he's out here getting assists on overtime goals. Brady Tkachuk can't stop scoring overtime winners and on Thursday he was spittin' chiclets.

The Senators have won five of their last six games. Linus Ullmark is rolling, and it was a big week for Drake Batherson and Shane Pinto. Opportunity knocks for an EBUG and now Leevi Merilainen as the Senators leave on a nine-game road trip starting Tuesday in Seattle. Now that they have a playoff spot, can they hang on to it for a while?

Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer isn't happy with the Brady Tkachuk trade talk coming out of New York, describing it as soft tampering. We discuss the Sens 4-2 loss to the Islanders, Anton Forsberg's performance, the penalty kill struggles and Travis Green's cantankerous post-game news conference. The Pizza Line reunion was a success. Former Senator Luke Richardson is fired in Chicago.

We discuss the Senators' mediocre road trip in California. Carter Yakemchuk almost made an NHL team but wasn't selected to try out for Canada's junior team. Despite his slow start, David Perron's absence is a big deal. Shane Pinto says he knows he needs to be better. And Drake Batherson, our third man in, joins us to talk about the Sens season so far.

The Sens get a pair of 4-3 wins over Calgary and San Jose. The Sens were outshot and outplayed badly in San Jose. We now know why Dany Heatley is coming to town. Shane Pinto needs a jump start. Two Sens rookies score their first NHL goal in back-to-back games.

The Sens losing skid hits five with recent losses to Edmonton, Vegas, and Vancouver. Does the captain need to get his emotions in check? The Sens do a ZackFlip , placing Zack MacEwen on waivers and calling up Zack Ostapchuk. Artem Zub may be hurt again. and the Sens put line combinations in a blender again.

In this episode, it's GM Steve Staios and his full state of the union address. We have some thoughts on it and our interview with Shane Pinto from earlier this season.

Linus Ullmark's disastrous outing against the Flyers creates goaltending concerns again. The Senators were victimized by horrible officiating at Carolina. David Perron returns to the lineup, and Dany Heatley says he'll be back in Ottawa next month for the first time in years, leading to wild speculation on why he's in town. Click on the time stamps below to jump to your preferred topic.

The Senators have won two in a row, and their 3-0 win in Toronto on Tuesday was one of their most complete 60-minute efforts in a long time. Kenzie Lalonde did a fantastic job as the first woman to call an NHL game in Canada. Nick Jensen has been a great pickup for the Sens, helping to rebalance the roster. Shane Pinto's return has done the same. The Sens host the Flyers on Thursday.

Since our last episode, the Sens lost to the Islanders and defeated Boston impressively on the road, 3-2 in overtime. Linus Ullmark was impressive in his return to Boston. Brady Tkachuk launched team record 12 shots, including the winner and Steve watched the Islanders' game with Pierre Dorion.

The Senators are home to host the Islanders trying to shake off a beatdown in Buffalo. We discuss the game, some controversial calls, Linus Ullmark's uneven first month and much more.

Are the Ottawa Senators For Real This Season? They've had good stretches before. Why is this different? We talk about the impressive games against the Rangers and the Kraken. And Brady Tkachuk sounds like a man who's ready to do whatever it takes to make the next step.

The Sens fire a blank at Utah. Linus Ullmark misses a fourth straight game. Anton Forsberg comes up big. Artem Zub missed a third straight game. When he comes back, who’s out? Nick Jensen shows some offensive upside. And much more.

The Senators weathered the storm in Linus Ullmark's absence, going 2-1, including a 5-4 win over Tampa Bay on Saturday. Ullmark is back and will join the team for a three-game road trip that starts Tuesday in Utah. Jake Sanderson's stock continues to rise. And the Sens' big guns are all getting their points across early.

The Sens have gone 1-2 since our last episode: a 4-1 loss in Montreal, a wild 8-7 OT win over LA and a 3-1 loss to the Devils. Injuries set in early. Linus Ullmark is already dinged up. He might be ready on Saturday unless he's not. Artem Zub and Ridly Greig are out for a week or two. The new free-agent forwards are off to a slow start. Erik Brannstrom back in the NHL.

Linus Ullmark shines as the Ottawa Senators win their home opener 3-1 over the Stanley Cup Champs. We discuss game number one, what we liked, what we didn't like (spoiler: not much), and we also wonder about the game in Montreal on Saturday night and how feisty it's likely to get.

The Ottawa Senators announced the signing of goalie Linus Ullmark to a four-year extension today worth $33 million. That will keep him in Ottawa for the next five seasons. In this episode, Steve Warne is joined by Graeme Nichols, a fellow contributor to The Hockey News Ottawa, to break it all down. And we hear from Steve Staios and Linus Ullmark, in their own words, as to why the extension made sense for both sides.

The Senators have settled on their final roster but are well-positioned for tinkering without concern about waivers. Carter Yakemchuk returns to junior, and Zack Ostapchuk heads for Belleville. Adam Gaudette gets waived and then makes the team. Shane Pinto says there are no more excuses; this club needs to make the playoffs.

The Senators appear to be opening the season with forward Zack Ostapchuk and defenceman Carter Yakemchuk on the roster. Zack MacEwen will also be there. Adam Gaudette and Jan Jenik are both placed on waivers.

Senators close the preseason with a 5-1-1 record

Shane Pinto goes off in the preseason finale

Erik Brannstrom has been traded by Colorado…and he’s on waivers…

Jeremy Swayman gets a new deal with Boston.

The Robin Lehner contract settlement…It's always advantage Vegas.

Welcome to the world, Charlie Giroux. The Giroux line is complete.

Sens Win a Feisty Game in Montreal 4-3; Some Injury Concerns; Carter Yakemchuk and Adam Gaudette, both battling for jobs, both get a goal and an assist. Arber Xhekaj takes a hard run at Tim Stutzle. We're still not sure if the Sens are deep enough on D.

The Senators' pre-season record falls to 2-2. With nearly a full NHL roster, some of the glitches return to the D Zone coverage, and the Penguins old guard continues to haunt the Senators. We continue to speculate on who might get the limited job openings. And Zub is still out and Norris still hasn't played yet.

Senators Enjoy a Pre-Season Sweep of the Leafs; We discuss the Senators' 2-1 victory over Toronto; Ridly Greig Gets Injured; Jake Sanderson and Zack Ostapchuk both impressive in the victory

Sens Win Wild Pre-Season Opener 6-5 in Toronto; Yakemchuk Scores Winner, but he's not ready to stay in the NHL. We hear from Yakemchuk, the coach and discuss everything about the pre-season opener.

On his first anniversary as owner, Michael Andlauer talks about the Sens new downtown arena deal. The Sens preseason is underway with two games against the Leafs. We have lots of lineup talk. Brady is a dad. And former Senator Robin Lehner doesn't show up for his physical.

The kids aren't all right. The Sens start rookie camp and the prospects challenge at 0-3. We talk about Carter Yakemchuk, Tyler Boucher and Stephen Halliday. Sidney Crosby signs an extension for, you guessed it, $8.7M.

Steve covered the Sens annual golf tournament on Monday and heard from Thomas Chabot and Tim Stutzle who both feel fully healthy. Could Travis Hamonic rebound this season? Michael Andlauer is a breath of fresh air. Alex Formenton moves on from hockey. If Max Pacioretty makes the Leafs, will they let him wear his traditional number 67??? Kind of a sensitive number in Toronto.

It's PTO-signing season. The Sens signed former Toronto Maple Leafs left winger Nikolay Kulemin. and also brought in 24-year-old right-shot defenceman Calen Addison. The Sens host the media to unveil what's new for 2024. Linus Ullmark and Steve Staios meet the media.

We discuss the signing of Nick Cousins, who brings another Cup ring and a major pest factor to the table. We also get into the tragic news about Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew. They were killed after being hit by a car on Thursday night.

A great chat with former Sens defenceman Mark Borowiecki. We catch up with what's new in Boroland. We discuss some of the moves the Sens made this summer. We get into the underrated value of the shutdown defenceman in the game. We talk about coaching and development and the importance of a positive culture. Boro also gives a thoughtful perspective on fighting in the game. And we joke about how Ottawa is a big small town.

We catch up with Jon Abbott who just joined Sportsnet as the TV play-by-play voice of the Calgary Flames. We look back at the only time the Senators used the offer sheet strategy and it paid off big. We discuss our optimism level about Linus Ullmark re-signing after he reportedly buys a house.

Former Senators are all over the news. Edmonton trades Cody Ceci, possibly as part of the solution to their offer sheet crisis. Two years into retirement, Sens great Jason Spezza is now a GM, taking over Pittsburgh's AHL team. Should Spezza be on the Ring of Honour or have his retired number? Tyler Ennis talks about the moment last season when he knew he was done. One of the sens top rivals, the Montreal Canadiens pick up Patrik Laine. Auston Matthews is now the captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Dominik Kubalik may have found a PTO.

Drake Batherson joins us from his home on the east coast to talk about his summer and everything going on with the Senators.0:25 Drake's summer report0:57 Chabot and Sokolov weddings2:26 Golf trips3:06 New gym in his house3:55 Celebright5:02 All-star skate out east5:41 Returning to Ottawa6:25 Shane Pinto7:28 Teammate injury updates8:48 New coaching staff11:12 Brady Tkachuk12:47 Is this a playoff team?13:45 Linus Ullmark14:20 David Perron's hit on Zub15:31 Sister Mae's PWHL draft night17:08 Sens Fantasy football draft18:30 Dream golf round with Sidney Crosby

We discuss the Olympics; Michael Andlauer's comments about the actual state of the arena deal compared to how it appeared during the sale of the franchise; Shane Pinto might be in the most improved headspace in the NHL this season.

After Monday's signing of Oliver Kylington, Former Senator Erik Brannstrom may have his hands full landing an NHL job on Colorado's crowded blue line. Some remaining free agents might help Ottawa's blue-line depth. Sens trivia surrounds players who played with Daniel Alfredsson.

The Ottawa Senators made big changes in their comms department by hiring Ian Mendes and Sylvain St-Laurent, who both covered the team in this market for a long time. Former first-rounder Colin White remains an unrestricted free agent, and his phone doesn't appear to be ringing. Could that be the end of the line for a player who was once such a highly ranked (and well-paid) prospect in the organization? White was chosen 21st overall in 2015 with many Ottawa fans yelling they should have taken Travis Konecny (who went 24th to Philly). Trivia: Who are the only four Ottawa 67s drafted by the Senators?

Will Tim Stutzle return to a 90-point level? Nine Ottawa Senators from last year's opening night are now gone. Nick Jensen is billed as a hard-nosed defenceman but only had ten penalty minutes last season. Former 67 Travis Konecny gets a crazy 8-year deal. Steve misses one layup but does pretty well at Sens Trivia. And former Sens assistant coach Bob Jones passes away at 54.

Our Five Reasons for Optimism This Season. Making Sense of the Roby Jarventie Deal. Jan Jenik is all that's left from the Mark Stone trade now, but Steve Staios thinks highly of him. At least, he used to. Mads Sogaard signed a two-year deal. When asked about an extension, Claude Giroux gave the same answer Jakob Chychrun gave in April.

In this episode, we catch up with former Ottawa Senators Kyle Turris. Steve and Kyle spoke earlier this year about family life in North Vancouver, his interesting new internship with the Vancouver Canucks, his plans for the future, and a few memories about his time with the Senators and the state of the team today.

We discuss the three $8 million players who not only need to get healthy but return to form. What were they saying about David Perron in Detroit last season? Is Claude Giroux here for the rest of his career? Linus Ullmark makes his first visit to Ottawa and the CTC. End of the line for cap friendly.com, which went dark this week.

Jakob Chychrun and Joonas Korpisalo discuss distractions in Ottawa, partially blaming them for the team's troubles last season. Mathieu Joseph reunites with his brother in St. Louis. How many brother acts have the Senators had? We discuss Egor Sokolov being traded for Jan Jenik. Does Rutger McGroarty make any sense for the Senators? We dig into the depth chart and find out what's still needed.

Welcome to the latest episode of the Sens Nation Podcast! In our latest edition, we dive into the Senators' latest trades and signings.

First, we discuss Shane Pinto's re-signing to a modest two-year contract and the dumping of Mathieu Joseph to clear space for the Pinto signing.

We get into the big deal that sent defenceman Jakob Chychrun to the Washington Capitals in exchange for Nick Jensen and a third-round pick in 2026. What does this mean for both teams and the players involved?

Then, we analyze the Ottawa Senators' recent moves, including the signing of free-agent winger David Perron and the acquisitions of Michael Amadio and Noah Gregor to strengthen their bottom six.

Additionally, we cover the Senators' decisions not to qualify Erik Brannstrom and Parker Kelly, who subsequently became unrestricted free agents.

Join us as we break down these moves and more in this episode of the Sens Nation Podcast, brought to you by Jim Keay Ford!

After months of speculation about who they'll take, the Ottawa Senators draft Calgary hitmen defenceman Carter Yakemchuk seventh overall. Right shot, big shot, big body, high skill, 30 goals and 70 points. Travis Hamonic looks like he'll be back this fall. San Jose opts not to re-sign Filip Zadina, a player many fans wanted the Sens to pick six years ago instead of Brady Tkachuk.

We discuss everything about the Linus Ullmark trade. We hear from Ullmark and GM Steve Staios. Staios also talks about the draft and free agency, and sounded irritated about a report that Thomas Chabot might be available. We also get Florida winning the Cup in Game 7 and this year's Hall of Fame selections.

Jacob Markstrom is off the Sens wish list, traded to the Devils. Darcy Kuemper is dealt to LA… all eyes are on Linus Ullmark. Can he be the one to close down the goalie graveyard?
TSN's Travis Yost says he believes the Senators and Philadelphia Flyers have the framework of a trade.
3 former Senators who might be worth bringing home.
We discuss which three players most intrigue us at seventh overall.
Revisiting the 2018 NHL Draft
Stanley Cup Final Monday night
Should the Conn Smythe only go to a player from the winning team

Former Sens head coach Guy Boucher is one and done in Toronto. Dave Poulin gives some updates during a Q and A with season ticket holders last week. Are the Senators likely to land one of the big goalies said to be available through trade? Plenty of news out of Belleville this week with three re-signings and one exit.

We catch up with former Ottawa Senator Brad Smyth, now a TSN 1200 radio analyst, and the new head coach of the Nepean Raiders. We discuss the Sens new coaching staff, the Senators' offseason needs and the view for this fall.

Are the Senators trying to move winger Mathieu Joseph before the NHL draft? If so, why? The Senators have also reportedly expressed some interest Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras.Daniel Alfredsson returns in a non-temp full-time capacity as the Senators officially finalize their coaching staff. Mike Yeo gives us a sneak preview on the coaching assignments. Sens Rewind: We look back at a crazy Sens radio contest and give you an update 20 years later.

The Stanley Cup Final is set. Jack Capuano won't be back as Sens associate coach. Former Senator Cody Ceci logs important minutes and gets a chance at a Cup ring. Former Senator Brad Smyth is the new head coach of the Nepean Raiders. Does the state of Florida have a big advantage on Canadian NHL markets? Either Tampa or Florida have won the Eastern Conference in each of the last five yea

Senators move closer to assistant coach decisions. Another top Belleville Senators defenceman heads back to Europe. Former Senator Luke Richardson enters the Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame. We outline our picks for the top 10 NHL players ever to come out of Ottawa.

We get into yet another report (rumour) that the Senators may be shopping Brady Tkachuk. We discuss the future of Claude Giroux as he prepares to enter the final year of his contract. We talk about the last ten years of Ottawa Senator first-round performances at the draft. Two more head coaching vacancies are filled. Canada finished fourth at the Worlds and didn't have a lot of love for Ridly Greig who got into only 5 of the 10 games and barely played when he did dress.

We discuss how the forward group may look for the upcoming season, and different scenarios if the team can't bring in reinforcements this off-season. We look back at the "rebuild trades" from the spring of 2019 and analyze what remains of those deals. Spoiler: Not much.

If changes are coming, we believe they'll be through trade and not free agency. We talk about what Shane Pinto's next deal may look like and will he have to move to the wing to get into the top six?

If the Senators are considering a defenceman at next month's draft, we discuss the three players who will be available to them with their first selection at seventh overall.

In addition, we assess the future of Parker Kelly and his probable re-signing, while also wondering if an Ehlers for Chychrun deal makes sense.

Michael Andlauer defines best in class, and says Travis Green wasn't a cheap hire. Defining accountability. Lassi Thomson's days in Ottawa are through and Erik Brannstrom will likely follow. Brady Tkachuk, fighting, and his future. And some thoughts on the Atlantic final between Boston and Florida.

The Ottawa Senators hire Travis Green as their head coach. We discuss the many story angles, including the criticism on social media. The Sens stay put in the NHL Draft Lottery and will choose 7th overall.

It's another finale of the Blue Team Elimination Watch. And we're joined by The Athletic's Ian Mendes to discuss the state of the Senators.

We discuss the latest on the Senators' coaching search, including the notion of two excellent coaches who are currently employed. We talk about Thomas Chabot, who reportedly requires surgery on his bad wrist. And our third man in, Ottawa Senators winger Drake Batherson joins us for the final time this season.

In this episode, Craig Berube makes a push to the top of the rumoured list of Senator coaching candidates; Marc Methot says the Sens "aren't close" to being at the level we're generally seeing in these playoffs; A word on the passing of Hockey Night in Canada broadcaster Bob Cole; Marcus Hogberg returns to the NHL, but where?

We get into the discussion points from GM Steve Staios' end-of-the-year press conference; When considering Chychrun vs Chabot, did Chychrun just decide things for Staios? We get into some of the best storylines of the NHL Playoffs so far. Just like the Sens, Buffalo brings back the winningest coach in their history to try and halt the longest playoff drought in their history.

The Senators held their media availability on Thursday. Brady Tkachuk says he's sick and tired of losing and has faith in new management. Jakob Chychrun gave a surprising answer when asked if he could see himself in Ottawa for a few years. Claude Giroux chimed in with an interesting answer when asked about what the Sens need in a new coach. Erik Karlsson plays his 1000th game as the Pens playoff rally fizzles out.

The Sens home finale is here, but it'll feel as much like a Habs game. Despite the poor season, the Sens had great attendance. Will it go up or down next season? The Sens need a more physical edge and toughness in the top six and in their top four defence. And we don't mean fighting toughness. Tim Stutzle is out again and should probably be shut down now. Why is the smallish but feisty Ridly Greig the one to react to the hit on Stutzle? Trivia: Which six former Senators scored goals that were set up by Sidney Crosby as one (or more) of his 1000 career assists?

With a week left in the season, who are your Ottawa Senator untouchables? Your MVP? If you can’t keep both Chabot and Chychrun, who are you keeping? Do you want Chabot for four more years at $8 million? Do you want to sign Chychrun to an extension, one that will make it worth his while to forego unrestricted free agency next year?

The housecleaning begins. The Sens have fired longtime pro scouts Jim Clark and Rob Murphy.

Former Senator Bobby Ryan parts company with the Sens podcast he was working on after some critical comments about women's sports.

Claude Giroux is up for the Bill Masterton.

What's with the bad angle goals on Joonas Korpisalo?

Empty net etiquette…a lot of the hockey world says the Sens are hypocritical for getting mad at the Devils for how they put a puck into an empty net.

Brady Tkachuk sets the record for hits in a game on Saturday night.

We're joined by the former captain of the Ottawa Senators, Laurie Boschman. Laurie gives us his take on the state of the current Ottawa Senators. We look back on his career, which included playing with Wayne Gretzky in his prime. We get into his reaction the day he found out he was claimed in the expansion draft by Ottawa. What it was like playing for owner Harold Ballard in Toronto. And we also discuss a new digital platform called CAPT (Concussion, Awareness, Protocols, and Training) that Laurie is endorsing that will help athletes get the best care after a concussion occurs. www.CAPTcares.com

The Sens finally figure out Chicago. We discuss Connor Bedard's performance; the first game in a while for Tyler Kleven; and the latest injury to Thomas Chabot. With Anton Forsberg getting a shutout, More on whether the Sens goalies are as bad as their numbers show. Steve is convinced that most goalies are only as good as what's happening in front of them. We discuss the Sens' streakiness, the return of Alexandre Daigle, whose career didn't reach the levels we thought it would but that doesn't make a bad career.

The Senators' Dr. Jekyll gives way to Mr. Hyde and then back again. Sens win two straight. Joonas Korpisalo earned his keep with two nice wins. Why don’t goalies play back-to-back days? Do they work that much harder than the skaters? Spotlight on Drake Batherson and Angus Crookshank who are both trending hard and upward…Drake 'n Jake! Sens fans at the CTC get The Connors back-to-back. What does Jacques Martin want out of the final 12 games? If the Senators only address one area of need this summer, what should it be? Some miserable human sets NHL twitter on fire trying to diminish the accomplishment of Zack Hyman scoring his 50th goal in Ottawa on Sunday.

On today's show:

Sens Back in Losing SlideStaios Calls Expectations "Debilitating for Us"D Soft in front of Ottawa's netOpposing Backup goalies continue to shineSteve urges fans to stay positiveSens sign Ohio State Star forward Stephen HallidayOstapchuk sent down, Crookshank upParker Kelly on a top lineDr. Don Chow Added to Ring of HonourMark Kastelic interviewKastelic on team performanceKastelic on his individual seasonKastelic on his healthKastelic on going back on the ice to practice right after a game was overKastelic on his potential for offenceKastelic on the coaching changeKastelic conversations with Staios and AndlauerWrapup: Baby Tkachuk on the way

We talk about wearing white at home, which was once the norm. The Sens' modest win streak ends with a 7-2 loss to Carolina. Brady Tkachuk hits 30 goals for a third straight year. NHL GM Meetings discussing, among other things, expanding the number of things that can be challenged in video review and whether the 3 on 3 overtime format needs tinkering.

We're not in Tank Nation, we want to see entertaining competitive hockey in the last month. Claude Giroux provided some with a walk-off slap shot in the shootout win in Columbus. Erik Karlsson doesn’t put much stock in all this talk of him returning to Ottawa. Zack Ostapchuk enters the chat and may have lit a fire under Mark Kastelic.

We discuss the Sens' seven-game slide, Josh Norris's season-ending surgery, Elliotte Friedman talking up Erik Karlsson to Ottawa again. What would a Korpisalo buyout look like? John Tortorella refuses to leave a game he was ejected from and the Minnesota Wild pull their goalie in a 3 on 3.

Steve Staios gets little done at the trade deadline, hopes trade discussions have laid ground work for deals this summer. Vladimir Tarasenko is traded to Florida to play with the other Tkachuk brother who idolized him in St. Louis. The Sens also claim Boris Katchouk off waivers from Chicago.

Should the Sens take a run at Markstrom? Brady Tkachuk misses his first game in almost three seasons. Josh Norris goes on LTIR. We would have thought the Senators couldn't be a worse team than last year. But they're considerably worse. Tarasenko says of the deadline "We'll see what happens." Doesn't sound like a guy who's planning to use his NTC. With 16 pts in 18 games, what will Pinto's next contract look like?

Senators go on an 0-2 road trip and get outshot in Nashville 20-0 in the third period. Head Coach Jacques Martin confirms on radio he will not be back this fall as head coach.

Senators who just got 7 of 8 points against four of the best teams in the league in Tampa Bay, Florida, Dallas and Vegas. Assistant coach Jack Capuano beautifully articulated the NHL’s secret formula for success. Of course, it's easier said that done. Almost on cue, as people start to worry about their huge contracts, Thomas Chabot and Josh Norris start to turn things up. NCAA women's game has a player do "The Ridly Greig."

Sens perk up in Florida. You never know what to expect from the Senators. Which Senators' long-term contracts will age best? And which ones are most concerning?

The Sens lose to 30th place Anaheim and 32nd place Chicago. We discuss the changes that are needed to address team shortcomings.

Ridly Greig in Leafs Kitchen; Rielly appealing his suspension; "The Code" in Hockey is often over-sensitive and selective, and our guest is Drake Batherson.

With Bell Media continuing to go sideways, we discuss the future of Senators' radio and play-by-play in Ottawa. After a nice long break, Jake Sanderson is still sidelined with a lower-body injury. Are Vladimir Tarasenko's days in Ottawa numbered? And when is it time to get concerned about Josh Norris's production?

Former Sens head coach DJ Smith lands a new NHL job out west. We discuss the NHL all-star game. Brady Tkachuk remains optimistic about the second half of the season; Sens at the 2026 Olympics

Senators rally to beat Nashville. Will there be bad blood in Detroit? Senators place Rourke Chartier on waivers. What's next? Would the Senators go after LA Kings winger Arthur Kaliyev? He's reportedly available. If the Sens are interested in Chris Tanev, should they kick the tires on Blake Coleman?? George McPhee's son plays for the B-Sens now. And Oskar Petterson leaves Sweden to join belleville

We get into GM Steve Staios comments this week, which also include his thoughts on Shane Pinto, the kind of player he covets at the trade deadline; and whether Jacques Martin will finish out the year.

Today we talk about Alex Formenton and four other 2018 World Junior players taking leaves of absence. The Sens Win 3 of 4. Should the Sens have gone after Patrick Roy as head coach? Michael Andlauer's enjoys one last game in his front row seats in Montreal. and much more!

Shane Pinto gets re-signed and his suspension ends this weekend. Josh Norris had the regular jersey on at practice so he's almost ready too. What does the centre ice situation look like now? Tim Stutzle talks about handling the outside noise and the inside noise from a yapper like Brendan Gallagher. The Sens bring in a new goalie coach. The Senators have 10 guys making 4 million or more, which ones won’t be here this time next year?

With the Senators struggling, we discuss the future of Jakob Chychrun, who wanted out of Arizona because they were struggling. Will this be DeBrincat 2.0? We discuss Mads Sogaard's season debut and another blown lead to Colorado. Ridley Greig looks solid, playing with Tkachuk and Giroux. Tyler Ennis retires. And author Howie Mooney joins us to talk about his new sports book "More Crazy Days and Wild Nights." Amazon link: https://www.amazon.ca/MORE-Crazy-Days-Wild-Nights/dp/1738747611

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The Senators limp home after their second 0-5 road trip in less than a month. What is going on? Anton Forsberg and Josh Norris are out of the lineup with injuries, creating opportunities for Mads Sogaard and Ridly Greig. Shane Pinto returns to practice, his 41-game suspension ends next Sunday.

Sens GM Steve Staios is reportedly having trade conversations to change team makeup. The Sens have lost three in a row. Jacques Martin starts to play with his lines seriously. Parker Kelly is coming on strong lately. The long-term contracts we’re growing concerned about in Ottawa. Michael del Zotto tears the Sens of two years ago a new one. Connor Bedard is out with a broken jaw. That gives him more time to move his car so his sister can escape the driveway.

The Senators ring in the new year by naming Steve Staios as full-time GM. They also hire TSN Analyst Dave Poulin, and the fourth line gets a boost from ...Erik Brannstrom??

The Sens are finally getting a few bounces, winning two straight after that six-game slide. We talk about the Battle of Ontario and Jacques Martin's long history with it. What's Martin doing that DJ Smith was not? We get into the pro-Leaf bias on national broadcasts. Drake Batherson is on a roll. Would Tim Stutzle be better on the wing than at centre? And we spin the wheel of fortune to determine the Senators' playoff chances.

After 0-5 road trip Brady Tkachuk says he's never felt worse. We discuss the absence of the new coach bump. We remain encouraged by the fact that the Sens now have the right people in place. We discuss possible coaching candidates for next season and how Jacques Martin might be near the top of the list. DJ Smith comments on his time in Ottawa, Jacques Martin's hiring as a consultant, and his dismissal.

After four-plus seasons with the club, the Ottawa Senators have fired head coach D.J. Smith. They also relieved assistant Davis Payne of his duties. Everyone else stays. The Sens hire Jacques Martin as their new interim head coach, and Daniel Alfredsson will be his assistant.

Our 300th episode unravels into a discussion about the state of the team and how changes remain long overdue.

The Senators posted an impressive 5-1 win in Detroit on Saturday but all the talk is about the Dylan Larkin incident and David Perron's vicious reaction to it. Perron is facing a big suspension and Wings fans think Mathieu Joseph should too. We also get into how Shane Pinto will fit in when he returns next month, especially since Ridly Greig is playing so well. And we talk about Jiri Smejkal's limited usage in his NHL debut.

Senes lose round two in the Battle of Ontario and head to Detroit Saturday. Thomas Chabot is back on LTIR. Jiri Smejkal gets called up for his overdue chance to make his NHL debut.

We discuss the Senators' hiring of Jacques Martin as a coaching advisor, the winningest coach in team history; the Senators taking down the Rangers, the best team in the NHL right now; and Thomas Chabot missed November with a hand injury and two games after his return, apparently suffers a knee injury in the Seattle game.

We discuss the week that was for the Senators. They ended their three-game losing slide with a 2-0 shutout win over Seattle Saturday night but they still have a long way to go before we can buy in. The club remains long overdue for a coaching change. Anton Forsberg picked up the Sens' first shutout. Does he go right back in against the Rangers, the best team in the NHL right now?

We're joined by Sens centre Mark Kastelic as he recovers from a high ankle sprain. We discuss the Sens' loss to the Islanders and the crazy schedule ahead. Thomas Chabot shed his non-contact jersey. How will the Sens sort out the salary cap when he returns, probably this Friday? Tim Stutzle must have some kind of small injury he's playing through. and much more!

In this one, we discuss the Senators successful business trip to Sweden. Now that they're back, can they avoid the horrific slump they had after winning two games in Sweden back in 2017? The slump that started the rebuild? Mark Borowiecki was on that team. He joins us to provide his opinion and update us on how his new job in Nashville is going.

Drake Batherson is our guest as we talk about the Sens chaotic season so far and what's new in the room. The Senators are off to Sweden now to take on Detroit and Minnesota in Stockholm.

We discuss Brady Tkachuk and Claude Giroux complaining about the behaviour of the fans. The reality is most Sens fans weren't booing the players. Will Steve Staios be the Senators' next GM? Will DJ Smith make it to the Sweden trip next week? The curious case of Jiri Smejkal. Is it easier to play in the NHL than the AHL? And we look ahead to the upcoming schedule.

Michael Andlauer announces the Senators are parting company with GM Pierre Dorion. Steve Staios takes over on an interim basis. And the NHL penalizes the Senator for their mixup in the Dadonov deal. The Sens now have to give up a future first-round draft pick

In this episode, we discuss Thomas Chabot being out; Tyler Kleven and Nikolas Matinpalo called up; the three-game win streak is over; Artem Zub is back at practice; Ridley Greig is your rookie scoring leader; Sens about to be punished for miscommunication in the Evgenii Dadonov deal; the tragic on-ice death of former Pittsburgh Penguin Adam Johnson.

Shane Pinto gets 41 games for a violation of gambling rules; Erik Brannstrom and Thomas Chabot both have serious injuries; Sens lose three straight to erase all the excitement of a 3-1 start; Will a loss in Pittsburgh be the final straw? Are Peter Chiarelli and Claude Julien waiting in the wings? We say goodbye to our Saturday morning radio show on City News Ottawa.

Sens are off to a 3-1 start; We discuss Josh Norris's first game in nine months; Alex DeBrincat returns in enemy colours; Zack MacEwen clears waivers and is sent to Belleville so the Sens can call up a replacement for Artem Zub; Sens owner Michael Andlauer visits with Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and discusses new arena; Jake Sanderson is crushing it; the Woo must die.

The Senators home opening weekend couldn't have gone any better. They beat both the Flyers and Lightning by 5-2 scores, improving their record to 2-1. We discussed what we liked and didn't like, along with the early surprises and early red flags. Michael Andlauer isn't Ryan Reynolds but has definitely ascended to celebrity status in Ottawa. Brady Tkachuk will someday surpass Daniel Alfredsson in popularity. And the Coach nailed a couple of his weekend predictions.

Daniel Alfredsson takes a job with the Senators in player development; Alex Formenton re-signs in Switzerland; We preview the Senators Home Opener against the Flyers and much more!

The Sens fall 5-3 to Carolina. We talk about everything. They had some excellent moments early on and a nice comeback, but they had too many penalties and way too many glitchy moments and shortcuts. Mathieu Joseph answered his critics loudly – the ones who think he should be a salary dump to get Shane Pinto signed.

The Senators are ranked in the top 5 in the NHL when it comes to top six forward groups? We may need to dial back the worry over Shane Pinto. He's very good, but we're also not talking about a Hart Trophy candidate here. Players that have impressed us at camp so far.

For the second time in training camp, Josh Norris has suffered a shoulder setback. Is LTIR looming? And could that pave the way for a Shane Pinto contract? Lassi Thomson, Jacob Bernard-Docker and Egor Sokolov all go on waivers. Thomson is claimed by the Ducks. The other two went unclaimed. 5 burning questions as the Senators get ready for a new season. Trent Mann finds a jew job in Pittsburgh.

Pierre Dorion has a new boss. We discuss the Sens hiring of Steve Staios as president of hockey operations on Friday and listen to some of his news conference. The Sens beat the Jets and then Lassi Thomson goes on waivers for the purpose of assignment to Belleville. Angus Crookshank is also going down. We think out of the box a little with some different solutions to get Shane Pinto signed.

We get into the Senators two victories over Toronto to start the season. We discuss the stars who've impressed and the lower-ranked players who've raised their stock. Why is DJ still letting his top defensemen go for 30 minutes? We hear from Mads Sogaard on being ready for Ottawa or Belleville. And some early cuts to the roster.

Michael Andlauer meets the media Friday, officially taking over as Senators' owner. Andlauer officially introduces Cyril Leeder as the new CEO. And Leeder officially introduces CFO Erin Crowe as the new Chief Operating Officer. Sens sign three-year ELC with 6 foot 7 defenceman Djibril Toure. Do we make too big a deal of who plays where and who plays with who?

Training camp begins. Josh Norris tweaks his shoulder and will wear the non-contact jersey - Sens don't sound concerned. Steve talks about his long discussion with Jakob Chychrun, who says he loves the team chemistry. Our pal Ian Mendes comes in hard with a hardball question for GM Pierre Dorion.

It's another edition of Dissecting Dorion, this time conducted by the Mayor of Ottawa, a big podcaster and sports fan in his own right. Dorion still doesn't want to make any bold predictions about the playoffs. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman on "32 Thoughts" has the latest on what he's hearing about Shane Pinto. Cyril Leeder has quit his job with Myers, jet-fuelling speculation that he's about to rejoin the franchise he helped start. The Senators signed longtime New York Islander Josh Bailey, who has his own goal song. Nick Holden announces his retirement. We get into the Sens rookie camp and the tourney in Buffalo.

Jake Sanderson calls his shot. What does Tim Stutzle do for an encore. He talks about ways he can improve. Senators Replace Chief Professional Scout and announce two hires in Hockey Operations. Colin White signs PTO in Pittsburgh? Jason York, whose brother Jeff is a minority incoming owner, says it’s pretty much a foregone conclusion that Cyril Leeder will be back.

Michael Andlauer hopes to finalize purchase of Senators early next week. What’s going on with Shane Pinto? Tuukka Rask gives Senators fans something to think about. Who will Quarterback the Ottawa Senators Power Play This Season? A couple of Senators rookies get invited to the NHLPA rookie showcase. Michael Del Zotto retires and Ottawa's PWHL team has its first three players.

September is here and Sens hockey begins this month. Many players are already practicing together, including the club's top two goalies. We talk about Ottawa's new pro women's hockey team. And we play Fact or Fiction: Our fearless predictions about some of the club's storylines.

Sportsnet's Kyle Bukauskas joins us for a discussion about the Sens summer; Michael Andlauer clears another hurdle. Senators finally hire their first full-time analytics guy. Brady Tkachuk calls Jake Sanderson the most underrated player in hockey. How will Sanderson be deployed this season? Anton Forsberg confirms both knees are good to go. And much more.

Craig Anderson apparently plans to sign a one-day contract with Ottawa to retire a Senator. Austin Watson finds a new NHL home…maybe. We may soon have true best-on-best international hockey. Auston Matthews stays put for four years. When it comes to players who are age 22 and under, the Sens are ranked 7th in the NHL. And Marian Hossa's goodbye game

Senators winger Drake Batherson returns for a summertime podcast visit. He talks about the Senators' new arrivals; his summer time training; his offer to move to left wing this season; chimes in on the end of fighting in his former junior league; the Sens upcoming fantasy football draft; his experiment with a mullet is officially over; and his dogs wanted to be on the show. Afterward, we also talk about the Sens top prospects and the downtown arena.

Today we get into some ownership news. Steve Staios hiring is coming soon. Whatever happened to Colin White? With Vladimir Tarasenko's arrival, Drake Batherson offers to play left wing. Kyle Turris turned 34 this week. The Sens have 6th best NHL logo. Reviewing the Bob Jones "All in for ALS" charity game.

Norris's bad shoulder is coming along. The too many right-wingers conundrum. Do you shift one to the left or drop one to the third line? Which of the 4 Sens newcomers are you most interested to see? Why isn’t Shane Pinto signed? Is it because he’s asking too much? Or are the Sens still trying to figure out a way to fit him under the cap? Former Senator Erik Karlsson meets the Pittsburgh media. The Quebec junior hockey league changes the fighting rules. When you fight, you are ejected from the game.

Erik Karlsson is a Pittsburgh Penguin. Karlsson goes on over to the dark side in a three-team swap. How does that affect the East...and the Sens' chances? Marc Borowiecki gets a job in Nashville but still makes his home in Ottawa. We asked him if he could go back in time and talk to his 14-year-old self, what advice would he give him. Two more signs why Steve Staios may be Ottawa bound. and much more!

A new report says Vladimir Tarasenko actually wanted to re-sign with NY Rangers who dallied for weeks and then declined, leaving Tarasenko with few options. After grinding the Senators all summer, Alex DeBrincat's agent moves over to the other side, joining the Edmonton Oilers front office. Does this hint that Steve Staios is on his way out of Edmonton, maybe to Ottawa? And if so, what role might he have? At the world junior summer showcase, a couple of Senator prospects make their case for Team Sweden. And we get back to our minor hockey roots with a discussion on body checking. A new report recommends the body checking age should move from 13 to 15.

We're joined by former Senator Jamie Rivers from 101 ESPN St. Louis to discuss what the Senators are getting in Vladimir Tarasenko. Meanwhile, Tarasenko has a rough first date with the Ottawa media. And Filip Gustavsson re-signs in Minnesota.

We discuss what we think of the Vladimir Tarasenko signing. Are there any red flags? Given that they're now right up against the cap, we also get into what the Senators might do to make room so they can sign RFA Shane Pinto. What will the lines look like now? Matt Murray goes on LTIR...why don't the Sens get cap relief from that? The Senators have one less divisional rival…Patrice Bergeon retires.

Does Tim Stutzle really have one of the best 5 contracts in the NHL? Erik Karlsson wins Sweden’s athlete of the year. Where will he end up? Brady Tkachuk gets married. If Ottawa makes the playoffs, it’s at the expense of which current Atlantic Division playoff team? Will the NHL be at the 2026 Olympics or not? Sens have 5 million in cap space. Will/should they use it?

Guy Boucher is back in the NHL. Will he be the next head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs? Claude Giroux chimes in on Alex DeBrincat’s exit and plays in a pro golf tournament. The Sens finally confirm assistant GM Trent Mann is gone…what’s up with that story?

Is there even one job up for grabs at Sens main camp this fall? What will the top two lines look like? What championship ingredient is missing from the Sens roster? Expectations for Connor Bedard, who just signed his first NHL contract. We discuss a report about HNIC firing everyone except Ron MacLean. And we're not really interested that much in the best NHL UFAs still available.

Steve changes his tune on Alex DeBrincat as we examine the trade and everything that led up to it. Yes, it's another episode of Dissecting Dorion as Sens GM Pierre Dorion jumped on TSN 1200 to discuss the trade and e everything else going on with the Senators. We dig into everything and dissect all of it.

The Sens re-sign Travis Hamonic and sign free agent tough guy Zack MacEwen. Nothing new to report on Alex DeBrincat but how would you feel about Vladimir Tarasenko as a replacement? We get into Sens development camp, where incoming owner Michael Andlauer looked on. 5 years ago, some Sens fans roasted the Sens for drafting Brady Tkachuk over Filip Zadina. Zadina cleared waivers Friday. And the 10th anniversary of Daniel Alfredsson signing with Detroit.

Pierre Dorion weighs in on the Alex DeBrincat saga. The Senators sign free agent goalie Joonas Korpisalo and re-sign Brannstrom and Jacob Bernard-Docker. Leafs get some truculence and Columbus gives Mike Babcock another chance.

We look back at the NHL draft this week and look ahead to Canada Day's free-agent frenzy. The Sens are close to re-signing RFA Erik Brannstrom, but it looks like Travis Hamonic may test the free-agent waters. On the ownership front, the Andlauer group or "Project Sens" is still busy looking for investors.

We discuss the state of Ottawa sports radio; Pierre Dorion does his pre-draft availability; he says DJ Smith Will Return Next Season; Dorion says he is looking to move DeBrincat; Our guest is Graeme Nichols, update on RFAs. Karlsson wins the Norris and is open to returning to Ottawa.

With the draft set for Wednesday, we discuss what the Ottawa Senators may do between now and then. The Sens release their pre-season schedule. World Juniors are returning to the City of Ottawa, we'll talk about ownership news, the Hall of Fame announces its latest inductees, and everyone seems to want out of Calgary.

Would you deal Alex DeBrincat to a division rival in Detroit? Will the Sens trade away Alex Formenton before or at the draft? The Sens have nine UFAs and there's no guarantee any of them get re-signed. Adin Hill has a Cup ring, Is he a UFA the Sens may take a run at? Fathers' Day: Ottawa Senators Father-Son Bloodlines Run Deep, Blues Reportedly Moving on From Former Sens First-Rounder Logan Brown

As the Sens prepare to take Alex DeBrincat to arbitration our source chimes back in and says the winger's plan is simply to do what people he trusts tell him to do. The Sens ownership is finally settled. It will be Michael Andlauer. The Mayor sounds like he'd like the Sens to consider other land, closer to downtown, to build their arena. And some final thoughts on Vegas winning the Stanley Cup.

Source close to the bidding process tell us that Sens ownership process has been a shit show. Philly seems to be in a firesale, so will the Sens make a pitch for Scott Laughton? Will Vegas wrap things up in Game 5 Tuesday and win their first Stanley Cup? Charles Barkley is miffed that Jack Eichel didn't seem to know who he was. Will Pierre Dorion try to get into the first 3 rounds of the draft? The Canadian Open was awesome. Some hockey memories about the Nepean Sportsplex on its 50th birthday. Did you know it almost became home to an NHL franchise?

The Senators are exploring all options with RFA Alex DeBrincat including a trade, but our source says DeBrincat would love to stay. He just knows this deal has to have term on it and wants to get this right. Why the Sens should consider hiring Jacques Martin. Where does Shane Pinto fit in?

Alex DeBrincat won't sign long-term before a sale is done. Sounds like there's a chance that may force the Sens hand. They'd like an answer before the draft. We talk about whether DeBrincat's big money might be better spent elsewhere. Should the Senators be in on Connor Hellebuyck or not? What will the Sens bottom pairing D look like this fall? It should be a competitive battle. Patrick Roy wins a Memorial Cup, which should enhance his chances of a return to the NHL. Vegas leads the Cup Final 2-0. And we talk about the massive golf news of the PGA Tour merging with LIV.

TSN report indicates one of the Sens remaining ownership bidders is all about the idea of making Patrick Roy the next head coach of the Ottawa Senators? The Stanley Cup Final begins tonight. If there are two teams that Sens fans hate the most it might be Toronto and Pittsburgh…and they made some huge front office moves this week.

We get into some of the things GM Pierre Dorion talked about in his various media appearances this week. This includes revisiting the Erik Karlsson trade, which Dorion says resulted in him receiving death threats. He regrets having to trade Mark Stone and says he recommended an 8 year deal that Eugene Melnyk vetoed. And much more!

Sens head coach DJ Smith Wins Gold for Canada; Former Senators all over Latvian hockey history; According to Elliotte Friedman, Sens Ownership Getting "Messy," Would the Flyers Make Carter Hart Available? Daniel Briere isn't ruling anything out. Brady Tkachuk talks about his brother's run to the Cup Final.

Who's the Conn Smythe favourite right now? Florida sweep to the Cup Final and Vegas looks ready to join them. 3 reasons why Pierre Dorion should get to try and finish what he started. The silliness of the Sens ownership and more odd details surfacing about the Neko Sparks-led bid. 2 former Senators play hero in Latvian upset. Sens sign Finnish national team defenceman.

We discuss the wild 4 overtime game in the Eastern Final. Kyle Dubas is out in Toronto. Donovan Bailey joins the Neko Sparks bid. How many NHL coaches have been hired AND fired since D.J. Smith took over in Ottawa? We flash back to the Sens' longest game ever. And details of an upcoming ALS game in Windsor in honour of Bob Jones.

Four groups are left standing in the race to buy the Senators; Neko Sparks bid joins forces with the First Nations group bid. If Andlauer wins, will he bring in his former Hamilton GM, Steve Staios to Ottawa? Kyle Dubas will stay in Toronto next season or take time off. Team USA gets some Sens help at the Worlds.

ESPN quotes sources who say Ryan Reynolds bid for the Senators won't move forward. Brady Tkachuk gets a King Clancy Trophy Nomination. Only a one game suspension for Alex Pietrangelo??? The Jack Adams Trophy curse is real. DJ Smith's status. Sens sign Czech forward Jiri Smejkal, "The Czech Hulk."

The Sens don't win the NHL draft lottery, and barring a trade, the draft cupboard is a little bare. Chicago gets Connor Bedard and with 19 high picks (9 firsts and 10 seconds) over 4 years, the Hawks could turn things around fast. Are the leafs going to be swept? If you’re a celebrity that’s not interested in buying the Ottawa Senators, can you really call yourself a celebrity? We look at back at the 2022 Blue Team Elimination Watch. And Gregg joins us from Kuwait where he's coaching Team Lebanon in a hockey tournament.

Snoop Dogg confirms he's part of a Sens ownership group; We discuss the excellence of Mark Borowiecki, who retired this week; Jake Sanderson is not a finalist for the Calder Trophy; Leafs fans are being shut out of buying tickets to the games Games 3 and 4, which Warnsy loves... naturally.

In this one, we talk about the Sens' Biggest Off-Season Storyline? And Will Thomas Chabot Reclaim His Role as Sens Number One Defenceman? Is Alex DeBrincat part of the future or not? The free goalie market is thin. nd the Sens are heading to Sweden for two games next season...if that a good idea?

Drake Batherson joins us one last time this season to talk about the year that was and the summer ahead. The off-season won't include a trip to the Worlds but it will include much more training time with Sidney Crosby. We talk about a lot of the Sens misfortunes this season, including injuries and inconsistent goaltending, but it certainly wasn't all bad. They had some phenomenally good breaks as well this season and we give you our top five.

Sens GM Pierre Dorion holds his season-ending press conference. His excitement for head coach D.J. Smith isn't quite where it was, saying he will re-evaluate everything over the next little while. Dorion cuts Cam Tablot loose and isn't sure who the second goalie will be after Anton Forsberg, or where he'll come from.

The Ottawa Senators' season officially ends with a 4-3 overtime loss in Buffalo. But it was a great night for former Senator Craig Anderson who wins his final game in the league and gets a nice send-off from his old team. The Sens have their final media availability Friday morning. As expected, Nick Holden is informed he will not be re-signed by the club. Alex DeBrincat will get a qualifying offer and beyond that, says he's open to anything. The Cat did sound like Ottawa was a difficult adjustment on and off the ice, which didn't exactly fill anyone with optimism about a long-term deal. Travis Hamonic looks like he's a good bet to return and credits Holden for helping rookie Jake Sanderson figure out life as a pro this season. Pierre Dorion reportedly tells staff members that he'll be back next season. But DJ Smith says he was in the same meeting and that's not what Dorion said. There are firings across the NHL today among GMs and head coaches who were hired well after Dorion and Smith were. But Gregg and Steve think both men will get one last chance next season.

The Senators leave on a high, winning their final home game of the season 3-2 over Carolina. Claude Giroux was not only in on all the scoring, but he hits 1000 career points on Fan Appreciation Night; Derick Brassard is nominated for the Masterton Trophy; Pierre Dorion says that Alex DeBrincat will be receiving a qualifying offer. And the Sens get ready for their finale Thursday in Buffalo.

The Sens get 58 shots on Florida and somehow lose 7-2. That officially eliminates them from the playoffs for a sixth straight season. D.J. Smith got ejected in that game...is that a sign of things to come? In our poll, fans want changes in goaltending and coaching but can't seem to decide which is more important. It's clear that Smith is done with Cam Talbot, and after Talbot got benched so that Smith could dress two kids with almost no NHL experience, the feeling is probably mutual. With 3 games left, the Sens host Tampa on Saturday. After this, most Sens fans probably convert to Lightning fans (Go, Nick Paul), as their expansion cousins take on Toronto again in round one of the playoffs. If the Sens did make a coaching change, would you be interested in a second chance for Joel Quenneville, despite what happened in Chicago? And we hit you with some Sens goalie trivia.

The Sens Drop Two on the Weekend versus Toronto and ugh Columbus; Sens goaltending has been sketchy lately so Leevi Meralainen gets a chance...Is Jake Sanderson likely to be a Calder Trophy nominee? And it's impossible Sens trivia.

In this one, we discuss Thursday's wild, emotional win over Philadelphia. The game had it all. Skill, momentum swings, fights, hits and general nastiness. We talk about the Alex DeBrincat Fight; the Brassard and Hamonic injuries, Tyler Kleven's NHL Debut; and another visit from Ryan Reynolds and how his role with a new ownership group, if it happens, might be more hands-on than we think.

Gary Bettman makes the rounds in Ottawa Monday. We'll talk about what he had to say. The Sens are playing spoiler, taking down Florida 5-2 and Brady's better. Cam Talbot is looking for $5 million to stay. Knowing the inexperience level of the other goalies, Would you pay it? The injury prone Senators continue to be injury prone. Ridly Greig is out for the rest of season with a sternum injury. Prospect Tyler Boucher out for the rest of the season with a shoulder injury and newcomer Jakob Chychrun gone for most of the rest of the season too. An honest analysis of Erik Brannstrom. Viktor Lodin rumoured to be going back to Sweden. You have to pick one. What active former Senator would you like back? And Tim Stutzle has more goals this year than any Senator in 14 years.

Sens shock the Lightning 7-2. Ottawa tries to keep its playoff hopes alive in New Jersey tonight. They will need to finish 8 and 2 at a minimum to have any hope. Updates on the injury to Jacob Chychrun and Parker Kelly is gone for the year with a broken knee cap. Is The Rock part of the Sens ownership hopefuls?

The Sens get back on track, going 1-1-1, against Toronto, Pittsburgh and Boston. Unfortunately, the playoff hopes are now gone. Dylan Ferguson gets his first NHL win and then, like most Sens goalies, has a health issue. Ferguson comes down with a non-COVID ailment and misses the Boston game. The latest on ownership, Tyler Kleven's status and former Sens' second rounder Jonny Tychonick signs an AHL deal with Toronto.

We get into the Colorado game and the terrible officiating, particularly on what turned out to be the game winning goal. We get set for the Leafs and the Battle of Ontario. Matt Murray is starting against his old team...at least he's scheduled to be. You never quite know what with guy. With the playoffs such a long shot, will the Sens begin to give opportunities to some Belleville guys? We also talk about Ian Mendes discussion with Anthony Leblanc in the Athletic and so much more!

The Sens start their biggest road trip of the year with a 1-3 record, getting blasted in Chicago, Vancouver and Calgary. The Power play has given up as many goals against as it's scored. And assuming he wants to be here, how much term and money should the Sens give Alex DeBrincat?

Pleased to be joined by Bruce Garrioch. We talk about making a playoff push with two rookie goalies; what Jakob Chychrun has added to Ottawa's lineup, what will Ottawa’s starting 6 defence will look like this fall? The ongoing concerns about Thomas Chabot’s play. And some discussion on how the ownership bidding is likelly to go.

We discuss Jakob Chychrun's dream home debut Saturday night, then Monday night, the 5 game win streak comes crashing down with a blowout in the Windy City. What the heck happened? Not only did they lose a crucial two points to a team in full rebuild but they became the victim of Chicago's biggest beatdown all season.

Sens Win in New York Jakob Chychrun's Debut; Derick Brassard Scores Two in his 1000th

In their seemingly never ending quest for another top four defenceman, the Ottawa Senators have had their eye on Arizona Coyotes defenceman Jakob Chychrun for a long time. With less than 48 hours until the NHL trade deadline, the two sides finally made a deal, with the Coyotes sending Chychrun to Ottawa. We talk about every angle of the trade and we also get into two pretty amazing performances against Detroit this week.

Nikita Zaitsev is traded. Is that part one or is that the entire play? Daniel Alfredsson says he would like a job with the new Senators regime, a meaningful one. The sale of the Senators is going to be delayed for a bit. The Senators quest for defencemen is not a unique one. Even Boston was out there looking and they just landed Dmitry Orlov. Pierre Lebrun says the Sens not in on Jakob Chychrun. And Talbot, Sanderson and Holden return to the lineup. Why is Mathieu Joseph now on the 4th line?

We're joined by Sens winger Drake Batherson in this one. We discuss why the Sens have improved in the past month. We get into Drake's individual game, some new linemates. We talk about all the injury news and the new additions, including two rookie goalies and newcomer Julien Gauthier. And we play another round of Drakes Takes.

Ahead of the March 3rd deadline, the Sens deal Tyler Motte to the Rangers for Julien Gauthier. We discuss some NHL defencemen the Sens might kick the tires on. Apparently the Sens have already made a call to the Blues about Colton Parayko. Tim Stutzle is the NHL's first star of the week. The Senators have sent defensemen Dillon Heatherington, Jacob Larsson, and goalie Kevin Mandolese to Belleville. It sounds like Cam Talbot will return and start Friday vs Carolina. And we have some Sens trivia.

It's another episode of "Dissecting Dorion." GM Pierre Dorion updates everything going on with the Ottawa Senators right now, heading into the trade deadline. That includes news on the immediate futures of Alex DeBrincat and Travis Hamonic. Some injury news. The Senators retire Chris Neil's number 25 jersey. and Belleville head coach David Bell gives an odd statement. When asked specifically about Kevin Mandolese and his first NHL victory, he refuses to even mention Mandolese and praises Ottawa's team play instead. Is Bell under some kind of gag order after the sudden firing of Troy Mann? We've got some Sens trivia as well!

We discuss the latest bout with key injuries, leaving the Sens seriously understaffed in goal and thinning out an already thin blue line.

Two very different third periods against the visiting Alberta teams...First, a disaster against Edmonton...then a triumph against Calgary

Forsberg injury... Sogaard and Mandolese...Should the Sens shop for a goalie? The Jake Sanderson injury; thoughts on crazy comeback vs Calgary; Ryan Reynolds has his sugar daddy partner; NHL teams aren't taking chances, benching their trade bait (Chychrun and Gavrikov) until they're traded...2 and a half weeks before the trade deadline?? And some Sens trivia

The Sens return from their long mid-season vacation and prep for the Oilers We chatted with Parker Kelly after practice Friday and tried to figure out a new nickname for him. We discuss the 4 most interesting Sens free agents and what might happen at the deadline. We recall how attending NHL games in the 1980s had very little in the way of distractions. Has Ridly Greig played his last game in Belleville? A list of the 5 luckiest things to happen to the Sens in the past decade. And some Sens goalie trivia to close things out.

We discuss the mysterious firing of Belleville head coach Troy Mann. The Senators hit the all star vacation with a 4 game win streak. The Sens are 4 and 0 with Ridly Greig in the lineup but they send him down to Belleville. Have the Sens turned the corner or is it another mirage. We're a little skeptical. Since the NHL all star game today isn't very good, we look back at some of our favourite all star moments of the past. And US TV ratings are down this year so we look back at some changes we might make to make the NHL game more entertaining.

218: Ridly Greig Shines in Debut; Sens Will Soon Have Tough Decisions at Centre; A Special Goggles Presentation

Ridly Greig makes his NHL debut with a record 8 shots and his first assist. How will things play out at centre a year from now? Some guys will need to be moved to the wing or moved out. Cam Talbot is injured and so is Mads Sogaard so the net belongs to Anton Forsberg for the next little while. Bob Jones is honoured by the Senators in the post game. Sens trivia, and more.

Josh Norris is out for the season after re-injuring his shoulder. Ridly Greig not only gets called up but gets to play with Giroux and DeBrincat. The Senators are now accepting bids from potential buyers. The Sens announce assistant coach Bob Jones has ALS.

We get into Mathieu Joseph's mysterious healthy scratch situation. Despite a major push on social media, Tim Stutzle does not get the fan vote for the NHL All-Star game. Pierre Dorion scouts the LA Kings game - could right shot defenceman Sean Durzi be someone he's looking at? The Sabres honour goalie Ryan Miller, who will forever be connected to the Senators.

Josh Norris and Mathieu Joseph are both expected back this week, which will cause a positive ripple effect throughout the lineup. After 11 games in the show, Jake Lucchini goes on waivers. How much later do you wait on a coaching change? Why is Sanderson playing 7 minutes less than Chabot in St Louis? The Sens are now 24th in The Athletic's prospect rankings. Galatioto Sports partners, who are brokering the sale of the Senators, are opening up the Sens books for a select few potential buyers this week.

Sens shuffle their lines. Would loading up 3 good forward pairs be a better option? We're at the half way point of the season and the Sens are a 500 club, right where they were almost a month ago. If you had to decide right now, do you think the Senators do at the trade deadline? Buyers? Sellers? As the Sens beat Arizona Thursday night, we got a look at Jakub Chychrun...what do we think? The plus minus stat and Drake Batherson. DJ gets his 100th NHL coaching victory...in his 250th game. John Tortorella bans iPads on the bench in Philly and Blake Wheeler suffers ruptured his what? Oh no.

Senators are 29th in even strength scoring...why? Why is Boston so good? The Bruins have an .850 pts percentage, 11 points ahead of the entire NHL. Austin Watson says part of the Sens identity is dump and chase. How do we feel about that? As we begin a new year and the second half of the season, who or what has you most pumped up to be an Ottawa Senators fan right now? Prospect watch: Tyler Kleven is the NCHC Defenceman of the week. Egor Sokolov has 35 pts in 34 games. Vancouver acquires a boat load of assets for Zack Ostapchuk. sensnationpodcast.com

Right after the Sens' skills competition, Drake Batherson joined us for a good conversation about what's happening in the Sens' locker room these days. He won the hardest shot competition. He talks about rookies Jake Lucchini, along with Mark Kastelic who won the fastest skater competition. He also updates us on what he knows about the Sens injured players. Speaking of which, 2021 first rounder Tyler Boucher is hurt again.

Cam Talbot sits down with Steve and they discuss his interesting path to the NHL, which included summers working at his Dad's steel mill. The Athletic's Ian Mendes fills in for Gregg. Ian had a great article on Alex DeBrincat this week so we talk about the future of the Cat and we also hit Ian with a little Sens trivia. Unfortunately, Steve's clue made it too easy! Brady Tkachuk is an NHL all-star. He's a great choice, but there were other Senators who might have been worthy as well. Brady gets to play on the same team as his brother for a change, as they both suit up for the Atlantic Division squad.

We discuss Alex DeBrincat's contractual situation. According to our source, DeBrincat loves playing in Ottawa and his new teammates, so the ball will be in the Senators' court. Artem Zub is back from injury. 1700 citizens of Sens Nation tell us who they think is the better defenceman, Chabot or Zub? And after the Rangers healthy scratch Alexis Lafreniere, we revisit the 2020 NHL draft and how well the Senators made out. Maybe that 2020 NHL Draft Lottery went the Sens way after all.

We discuss the Sens win over Boston, in a wildly entertaining return from the holidays. Cam Talbot owns the Ottawa net; Ottawa's four biggest additions this season – Talbot, Giroux, DeBrincat and Sanderson have all been fantastic. Will DeBrincat be here long term? Andrew Hammond retires. Remembering our favourite hockey themed Christmas gifts.

The Senators have re-signed defenceman Artem Zub. He gets a four year extension worth $4.6 million. Does this mean Pierre Dorion is actually free to make all the moves he wants, regardless of the fluid ownership situation? Sens losses in Winnipeg and Minnesota make us wonder if the recent upswing was aided by facing non-playoff teams. We talk about the 4 Sens prospects going to the World Hockey Championships. And a little Sens trivia.

The Sens split two games on the weekend. Cam Talbot wanted to face Minnesota but the Sens go with Forsberg. When did it becomes almost taboo to start goalies in back to back games? Filip Gustavsson is putting up great numbers in Minnesota and takes a bit of a run at the Sens from last season. Alex Formenton Signs in Switzerland. Why did the Swiss do what the Sens would not?

The Senators are on a decent roll, going 6-2-1 and in their last 9 games. But the injury bug strikes again, taking out Tim Stutzle with a strained shoulder. How will they handle things up the middle without both their top 2 centres. The NHL is nearly done their 2018 Hockey Canada investigation. And both Talbot and DeBrincat are heating up.

The Sens lose two straight this week. An ugly loss to LA and a tough loss in Dallas. In both gme they fell behind 2-0 extremely early. Why did D.J. Smith take the blame for the loss against the Kings? Another injury for the Sens. Mathieu Joseph will be out two weeks. We discuss the differnces between Joseph and the guy they traded for him, Nick Paul. We talk about the inconsistent goaltending this week, the turnaround of Thomas Chabot. The Sens have recalled defenceman Dillon Heatherington. Ridly Greig returns to the Belleville lineup. A special night for Wade Redden coming up Monday night and Sen trivia!

The Senators win two straight and both were extremely entertaining. An overtime win in New York and a 5-2 win at home over San Jose. We discuss the big moments in those games. The Sens host LA Tuesday. Do the Sens still have a pulse this season? Ostapchuk and Boucher both get world junior invites. Erik Karlsson sounds like a guy who wishes he'd stayed in Ottawa. and some Sens trivia!

Get the razors out. Movember is over. The Sens fall 3-1 to the Rangers. The Sens allow Alex Formenton's deadline to sign come and go. He will not play in the NHL this season and it's doubtful the Sens even picked up a phone to talk contract with him. We love Tim Stutzle but he needs to work on his emotions and his body language. What would the Sens have done if Jake Sanderson wasn't ready for top 4 minutes? Most defencemen his age are not.

We talk about the Sens west coast trip. How are people feeling after a couple of wins in a row out west. Zub and Sanderson emerging as Ottawa's top two D. Will the Sens be able to convince Zub to re-sign? Shane Pinto cools off with just 1 assist in his last 8 games. With the third and fifth picks overall, the Sens may have landed the best two players in the 2020 draft. Some trivia on the night the Sens clinched a playoff spot for the first time.

The Senators lose 5-1 to the Devils and then 5-1 in San Jose. The Sens have now lost 10 of 12 games. Did Brady Tkachuk just scold the fans for negativity? Why is Derick Brassard in the top 6? Why is Mathieu Joseph a healthy scratch? Lassi Thomson is up from the minors, with JBD out for the next month now. Erik Karlsson's game is back on track. And some Sens trivia.

Drake updates us on how things are going with the Sens; He updates us on what he knows about the current injuries; We talk Ryan Reynolds and Daniel Alfredsson; Jake Sanderson is only a month into his NHL career and already looks fantastic; Erik Karlsson is on the trade block. Wade Redden is named to the Sens Ring of Honour and we look back at Alfie's Hall of Fame Speech this week.

The Sens end their 7 game winless skid – a successful homecoming for Claude Giroux. Daniel Alfredsson's Hall of fame weekend. Thomas Chabot goes on injured reserve with a concussion. Was it a dirty hit from Travis Konecny? Nikita Zaitsev clears waivers. Now what? Jacob Larsson up from the minors.

We hear from DJ Smith as the Sens lose their 6th in a row; On the Tonight Show, Ryan Reynolds Confirms Interest in Buying Sens, then comes to Ottawa to catch a game; Chris Neil's #25 to Be Retired; Sens trivia is on the team's greatest enforcers.

With "Fire DJ Smith" trending so hard on social media, we dove in on the subject and we agree that it's time for a change behind the bench. It's a results oriented business and the results just haven't been there. There are too many reasons not to continue with the status quo. The Sens have enough talent to compete for a playoff spot, they have the league's third worst record overall and the same old issues keep coming up again and again. If the club waits until the 20 game mark, it may be too late to save the season.

The Sens limp home from Florida after two more road losses to learn they're for sale. Was the motivation for the Summer of Pierre? Good old Cory Conacher has returned as an AHL player in Belleville. In his contract year, when he really wanted to head to unrestricted free agency, Former Senator Connor Brown is gone for the season with a knee injury. Another former Senator, Erik Karlsson is turning back the clock, ripping it up in the early part of the season with nine goals, second only to Connor McDavid. We have some thoughts on the Alex Formenton situation.

In this one, Ian Mendes from The Athletic joins us to discuss theories on the Sens defensive shortcomings and the disastrous defensive performance in Florida, allowing 58 shots in a 5-3 loss. Is it a player issue or a coaching issue? Mark Kastelic re-signs. Sens trivia and much more!

Powered by Jim Keay Ford, Drake talks about the first two weeks of the season from an individual and team perspective. He gives us some insight on the Josh Norris shoulder injury, which is long term. We get into the story of Magnus Hellberg, who was so good in the win over Dallas Monday. We ask him about Derick Brassard and his veteran presence on the team and the early breakout of Erik Brannstrom. Drake also discusses buying his first house in Westboro, an area of Ottawa which has become home for almost half the current team. And we get the scoop on the Sens recent Halloween party.

The Senators continued a successful home stand with their fourth straight win, beating Dallas 4-2. Third stringer Magnus Hellberg pinch hits for a dinged up Anton Forbserg and gets the first star. Shane Pinto's goal streak stands at 5, a record for Sens rookies. Daniel Alfredsson meets the media, getting fitted for a Hockey Hall of Fame ring and jacket.

Since we last spoke, the Sens beat Washington and Arizona. Josh Norris suffered what looked like a shoulder injury. He's had a history of those. How will the Sens line things up to replace him? The Sens are scoring at home, with 6 guys on a point a game pace in the early going, led by Batherson and Tkachuk. Shane Pinto has a 4 game goal scoring streak. His Calder competition, Jake Sanderson, continues to impress too. Anton Forbserg looks good in a third straight win. The Sens unveil a banner to honour Eugene Melnyk. And former Senator Mark Borowiecki is stretchered off after being checked against the end boards in Nashville. Ja

Moments after a crazy game where the Senators almost blew two 3 goal leads, the Sens hang on for a 7-5 win over Boston. We discuss everything that happened tonight on and off the ice on a very entertaining night of hockey and the first Sens sell out in almost six years.

After an 0-2 start to the season, the Sens are back for a five game homestand; We Discuss Losses in Buffalo and Toronto; Matt Murray is injured already in Toronto and sports gambling ads are everywhere now.

As the Sens get ready for the season opener in Buffalo, we're joined by Sens winger Drake Batherson, who's back for his regular visits to the show. We get into some Sens predictions for the new season, playing a little "Would You Rather?" Why has DJ Smith switched his top two centres already?

Drake Batherson gets the game winning goal in a 3-2 win over winless Montreal Saturday night. We give thanks for the end of preseason and hopefully the start of something good starting Thursday in Buffalo. The Sens get their roster down to 25 men. We tell you who they are and who's on waivers. Did Derick Brassard do enough to turn a tryout into a contract? Erik Brannstrom is not a bubble guy. We review Magnus Hellberg's debut. No shortage of former Sens on waivers around the NHL. A special 30th anniversary weekend for the Senators. The Kodiak Security Systems Sens trivia

News around the NHL and much more....

This week, Steve and Gregg discuss Kevin Weekes' report that the Senators are actively working to sign Alex DeBrincat to a contract extension. If you could bring in an NHL defenceman capable of competing for a Norris trophy, but you had to give up one of the Sens top 7 forwards (Top 6 + Pinto) in return, which forward are you choosing? Steve chats with Cam Talbot about his fractured rib. Connor Brown on top line in Washington. Could the Sens have gotten more? Sens make big wave of cuts this week. Derick Brassard gets a look Thursday in Tyler Motte's third line spot. Erik Brannstrom. We've got Sens trivia for today, brought to you by our new partner, Kodiak Security Systems.

Sens hit the midway point in preseason with a 1-3 record, falling 6-3 to a very thin Leafs lineup in Belleville. What do we think about this two evenly rotated power play idea? How will that go over with guys who expect to start and play a minute 30 in every power play. The Montreal game Saturday represents the last chance to impress. Expect big cuts expected afterward. Who's your 5-6 pairing now? JBD and Chabot had tough nights in Belleville. Besides the need for another top 4 defenceman, what’s the biggest concern you have about the Sens, if you have any at all? Did Tyler Motte win the third line left wing role? Cam Talbot is dinged up. Ridly Greig had some interesting temporary living arrangements. And a familiar name is among the NHL preseason goal scoring leaders.

Sens open the pre season with 2 games in Toronto on Saturday – a 4-1 loss in Game 1, a 4-2 win in Game 2. We review the performances of Jake Sanderson and the Stutzle line. Can the Sens convince Alex DeBrincat to sign here long term? Angus Crookshank is impossible to ignore. We discuss the goaltending performances. Where does Brannstrom fit in? And some of the bottom six battles with lots of possible choices. The club still has 54 players in camp, but they have too many games coming up to make any big cuts this week. And much more!

Training camp is underway! Drake Batherson makes his first public statements about the 2018 Hockey Canada scandal; Pierre Dorion responds as well, and he's asked if the investigations have had any affect on contract negotiations which include RFA Alex Formenton; Dorion also gives a full injury update; Despite all the improvements, DJ Smith says the team has loads to prove; Travis Hamonic give a full assessment of his new D partner, Jake Sanderson; Claude Giroux says the transition to opening camp in Ottawa hasn't been that weird. And Patrick Kane is missing his best friend, Alex DeBrincat.

Angus Crookshank is the Sens best player in the Prospects challenge loss in Buffalo. With guys like Montreal's Arber Xhekaj running amok, trying to get noticed, causing two Senators injuries (including Viktor Lodin), is it truly worth having your best prospects playing in meaningless rookie tournaments. Jake Sanderson bares his soul, answering fan questions on Sens Reddit. What's your 5 man power play look like? The Hamburglar signs on in the KHL.

We discuss the first game of Sens' rookie camp. The Sens fell 5-4 to Boston but Shane Pinto and Jake Sanderson both looked excellent. The Sens sign Derick Brassard and Michael Dal Colle to professional tryouts while Tyler Motte gets a one year deal. After his cup of coffee with the Sens last season, Zack Senyshyn signs a PTO with the Devils and the Jets strip wheeler of his captaincy. What's up with that?

Sens rookie camp is here, with an all expense paid trip to Buffalo for three exhibition games with the Sabres, Habs and Bruins. We discuss some of the top names that are there. Should Shane Pinto be bothering with these games? We discuss putting away the theory that the Sens can't sign anyone long term. We're looking for new columnists for the Sens Nation Hockey website. And we talk about Nick Suzuki, Montreal's choice for new captain.

Today we delve into Tim Stutzle's big contract, just the latest big Sens news in a summer filled with it. We get into ownership, some new hires involving key Sens alumni, ticket sales going bananas. And we get an update on Jake Sanderson's recovery from a wrist injury.

The Senators have re-signed defenceman Erik Brannstrom to a one year deal worth $900K. How does he fit in with the Sens long term, if he does at all. Appearing on 32 Thoughts with Elliotte Friedman, Tim Stutzle is asked if there's anything happening with his contract talks. DJ Smith unveils a lot of his lineup strategies for the new season. The Athletic has another poll on U23 prospects with different parameters where the Sens don't fare as well.

Sens well represented in a new poll of NHL U23 players. Tim Stutzle's nhl.com interview. Looking at Josh Norris's contract. Which line is the number one line in Ottawa? World Cup will return in 2024 but it needs changes.

Which Senators storylines are we most excited to see play out this season? We grade DJ Smith's performance through his first three seasons. Could Sanderson or Pinto be part of the NHL rookie of the year discussion this season? Nearly 4 years later, we look back at the Karlsson trade. Kyle Turris tweets out his farewell to the NHL.

It's another edition of "Dissecting Dorion" as we react to some of the commentary from Sens GM Pierre Dorion in his TSN 1200 radio interview. According to the Athletic, the Sens have the NHL's 5th Best Prospect Pipeline. When measuring out players 22 and under, it's tough to argue with Tkachuk, Stutzle, Sanderson, Pinto and Greig. That doesn't even include Norris or Formenton who just missed the age cutoff. Or Batherson and DeBrincat who are geezers at 24.

Mason McTavish's defensive play in the gold medal game will never be forgotten as Canada wins it all with a 3-2 overtime win over Finland. Ridly Greig will miss 3-4 weeks with a separated shoulder but should be ready for pre-season. Greig and Roby Jarventie get high marks for their tournament performances. If the season started today, who would be your starting six defencemen? and which prospect were you really excited about that never panned out. And former Senator Kyle Turris quietly retires from NHL.

Steve had a chance to catch up with former Ottawa Senator Wade Redden. They took a look back at Ottawa's only Stanley Cup Final appearance 15 years later.

In this one, we discuss the Ridly Greig injury, and speculate on his immediate future, with training camp just weeks away now. We talk about Canada's run at the World Juniors and some more about the Sens prospects performances. Is Jakob Chychrun Worth the rumoured asking Price; Canada Goes for Gold; Shane Pinto goes back to 57 for some reason...

Ridly Greig's stock continues to rise at the World Juniors. That JG Pageau deal now looks pretty good, as do most deals that originally made Sens fans mad. Which right shot defenceman are still possible targets for Ottawa? Our Summer in the Atlantic feature, and Kyle Turris turns 33.

Ridly Greig and Zack Ostapchuk turning heads at the World Juniors. We discuss Claude Giroux after Steve sits down with his family on Sunday morning for a feature in Faces Magazine. It's summer in the Atlantic again as we review what divisional opponents got up to this summer. We hit Boston and Toronto today. And the NHL news wheel has big stories involving Borje Salming, Jacob Trouba and Max Paicoretty.

In this one we discuss Senators at the World Juniors. Why is Tyler Boucher getting grief? Mathieu Joseph talks about signing his 4 year deal with the Sens. We comes up with our top 10 famous Ottawa Senator Sound bites. It's another summer in the Atlantic feature, this time examining Detroit and Florida. Who are the greatest hockey versions of Vin Scully?

The Sens re-sign Mathieu Joseph to a four year contract; Ryan Dzingel had 56 points three years ago and now signs a two way deal in Carolina; Hockey Canada will still go forward with hosting the World Juniors in early August; Sens sign Jayce Hawryluk; and it's part one of "Summer in the Atlantic" – discussing what the other teams in the Atlantic Division have done this off-season. In this one, we feature Montreal and Tampa Bay.

We're joined on a perfect summer afternoon on a Manotick patio by former Senator Brad Smyth. Smitty gives us his take on the top Sens news of the off-season.

Som big life events for the Tkachuk boys. Brady gets engaged and Matthew gets traded to Florida and signs an eight year extension. After playing with Claude Giroux last year, could defenceman Mackenzie Weegar be intrigued by following in Giroux's footsteps and playing at home in Ottawa? What's the Sens game plan this fall if they don't acquire a top 4 defenceman this summer? Why aren't there more offer sheets in the NHL? How does Ridly Greig fit in this fall? A great trivia question.

Sens sign Josh Norris to an eight-year, $63.6 million contract. Is $7.95 million per year the right amount of money for Norris? Are you surprised it was done almost two months sooner than Brady Tkachuk's deal? Drake Batherson's deal is a major bargain. He'll only be the 7th highest paid Ottawa Senators this fall. If you're handing out medals for best Sens' news stories this summer, who wins gold, silver and bronze? Mathieu Joseph going to arbitration and we actually lost track of how little Joseph actually gets paid. Who is the new number one goalie in Ottawa? How many points will Tim Stutzle get this season? Are the Sens getting another top 4 defenceman or not? What's with Toronto and Florida stocking up on Senator castoffs? Actor Jeff Daniels talks about the benefits of competitive minor hockey. Spoiler: It had nothing to do with actual hockey.

The Senators are busy on the first day of free agency. They sign Ottawa native Claude Giroux to a Three Year Deal; a day before they acquire goalie Cam Talbot from the Wild for Filip Gustavsson. They trade Connor Brown to Washington for a 2nd rounder. And Wade Redden rejoins the Sens in a development role.

Talks have intensified between the Sens and Leafs on Toronto acquiring goalie Matt Murray. How much will the Sens have to give up to make it happen? Should they have to give ANYTHING up? We'll hear what Alex DeBrincat has to say as he meets the Ottawa media for the first time.

The Senators pulled off the biggest trade of draft day, sending their first and second round picks to Chicago for 24 year old winger Alex DeBrincat, a two-time 40 goal scorer. The Hawks also include a third rounder in 2024. Meanwhile, the Sens work out a deal to send goalie Matt Murray to Buffalo, a deal that Murray vetoed with the Sabres being on his ten team no-trade list.

Sens decide to move on from winger Adam Gaudette, refusing to give him a qualifying offer. Despite the hiring of two assistant general managers, the Sens hockey ops department has actually gotten smaller this summer. Nick Paul gets the long term deal in Tampa. Do you feel any different now about the Sens deadline deal that sent him to Tampa. Plenty of NHL coaching movement to discuss this week. Victor Mete makes a statement about being in Jamaica in 2018 when a sexual assault allegedly occurred, allegedly involving 8 CHL players. Could the Sens be in on Oilers RFA Jess Puljujarvi?

Kevin Fiala signed with the Kings for big money and term after they acquired him from Minnesota. Should the Sens now take a run at his Wild teammate Matt Dumba? Or maybe Alex DeBrincat in Chicago? The Hawks hired Luke Richardson as their new head coach. Sportsnet pulls the plug on Hometown Hockey. Hometown

Daniel Alfredsson is officially named to the Hockey Hall of Fame. What took so long? The Colorado Avalanche win the Cup. Just 5 years ago, they were the NHL's worst team and Ottawa was a conference finalist.

We have a few thoughts on the Cup Final so far, going into Game 6. A downtown Ottawa arena a step closer to reality but still a long way to go. It's Hall of Fame Decision Day for Daniel Alfredsson and his former teammate Luke Richardson is the new head coach of the Chicago Blackhawks.

DJ Smith has become, by comparison, an old coaching war horse. 27 of the 32 teams have made at least one coaching change since Smith got hired in Ottawa. We discuss which current Senators might win a major NHL Award someday, and which one? The NCC will announce the preferred bidder to redevelop Lansdowne Park. Steve thinks the winning bidder will probably end up being the long term owner of the Ottawa Senators.

Sportsnet reported Saturday that Connor Brown may be wanting to test the free agent market next summer. If that's true, the Sens have to move him. But when? We discuss the Stanley Cup Final. It's all Colorado so far, up 2-0 after a 7-0 win over Tampa Saturday. Denver fans are rockin, partying and singing songs during the game. One of the songs takes Steve back. Sens assistant coach Jack Capuano gets an interview for the Flyers head coaching gig that went to John Tortorella. Filip Forsberg takes a dig at Ottawa on Instagram, then takes it back.

Will this be the year the Hall of Fame calls for Alfie? We'll find out in less than 2 weeks, but there's a new social media campaign that's giving him a big push. The wait is over. Dylan Gambell re-signs. We'll have details and thoughts on that. Elliotte Friedman reported that the Sens are looking to add to their hockey operations department. Are the Sens out on Russian free agent Andrei Kuzmenko? Let's play, "Guess the Contract?"

A new report on Sportsnet indicated the Leafs may have some interest in Matt Murray. With all the coaching free agents out there, would the Sens consider coaching upgrade? What happened in Boston with Bruce Cassidy? What will the Sens do with their 7th overall pick? And Anthony Leblanc says the Sens Season tickets and sponsorships are on the upswing.

It looks like the Senators may start the coming season with 3 goalies, but a lot could happen between now and opening night. No longer just a Leaf temp, Jason Spezza logs on for a serious front office career in Toronto. We check in on the Conference Finals. We have different views on Evander Kane's hit on Nazem Kadri. Is a "Ring of Honour" truly necessary?

Who has more job pressure this fall, DJ Smith or Pierre Dorion? The Rangers rebuild started when Ottawa's did....WHAT HAPPENED??? Did the Sens bail on drafting Andrei Vasilveskiy over a missed meeting and a sunburn? The unusual offside call in game one of western final. Team Canada loses the gold medal in overtime with Thomas Chabot in the penalty box.

We discuss the NHL playoffs to this point. We react to some of Pierre Dorion's thoughts on the radio this week. When you factor in how many key guy will need to be paid this year and in the coming summers, is it really a good idea to throw money at a free agent? Will the Sens spend more under Anna and Olivia Melnyk or will it be the same? Will the Sens really trade the 7th overall selection? Did the Sens blow it by not taking Cole Sillinger, who's currently playing important minutes for Team Canada?

Daniel Alfredsson talks about Padel and whether he'd be open to getting involved with the Senators again. Tampa Bay sweeps Florida so that means Claude Giroux is through...now what? We touch on the Sens amateur scouting meetings this week. And the need for more good solid hockey movies.

15 years ago today, the greatest moment in Sens history. Alfie scores to send Ottawa to the Cup Final. You can only sign one star player this off-season? What position does he play and what style of game does he play? Brady Tkachuk parties with Flames fans - appropriate or not? 15 goals in Game one of Battle of Alberta The lawsuits are continuing between Eugene Melnyk's estate and John Ruddy.

We discuss the NHL's first round, with 5 of the 8 series going the distance. Toronto loses a round one do-or-die game for the 5th year in a row. That's cause for a very special Blue Team Elimination Watch. Jake Sanderson will play this fall but how long before he becomes elite? We discuss the Lansdowne project, the 67s arena and how OSEG's finger prints could be all over the new Sens rink as well...someday.

After just 10 months on the job, the Sens fire Pierre Mcguire. What happened? The Sens will pick 7th overall in the draft while host Montreal gets their pick of the litter. Gary Bettman claims the Sens are not for sale. The World hockey championships begin this week with Canada facing Germany. We'll discuss whats' stood out for us in the Stanley Cup playoffs so far. Sens pro scouting deserves some credit this year. The Islanders fired Barry Trotz. Mark Stone turns 30 on Friday and his back inury may linger into next season.

Drake gets a positive COVID test, just as he's about to jump on with us for his season finale. He's getting ready to suit up next week for Team Canada at the World Hockey Champioships. We talk about that and what's it's been like training and skating with Sidney Crosby, Nathan McKinnon and Brad Marchand each summer. Drake says Marchand is the nicest guy in the world off the ice.

A state of the union address from GM Pierre Dorion. And there is tons of information to pour through. DJ Smith speaks as well. Drake Batherson is off to the worlds. The Sens finish way out of the playoffs again. Coach DJ Smith calls it the longest year of his coaching career. Can DJ and Dorion survive another awful start this fall? End of the line for Tierney, Mete and Ennis. Parker Kelly can get a house. We make a case for how there are only 2 forward positions open this fall. Eugene Melnyk's daughters pose with the team for picture day

Drake Batherson is finally all the way back from a high ankle sprain and illness. He scored an insane higlight reel goal, his first OT winner in the NHL, as the Sens defeated the Devils Tuesday night for their 4th straight win. He joins us to discuss that goal, reflects on the meteoric rise of Tim Stutzle at just 20 years of age and we get into everything going on with the Sens as they prepare to wrap up the season with just two more games left.

With the team on an upswing, COVID Restrictions Over and new ownership, will the Sens be able to sell more tickets this off season? The Sens respond well to a nasty road trip turnaround and now stand 8-4-1 for the month of April. Is the Stutzle-Gallagher feud over or is it here to stay? Mark Kastelic does something no NHL player has ever done before. DJ Smith talks about the road trip and the state of the team. We discuss the passing of Habs legend Guy Lafleur.

Stutzle vs Gallagher

Booing of Stutzle in his own building...Sens fans cannot use the Melynk Out excuse anymore

Senator ticket sales...since passing of Eugene Melnyk.

Stutzle disabel instagram messages after leaf fans got in there

Sens are now 8-4-1 in April...have we seen this movie before?

Mark Kastelic...2 goals, fight, sent down

Batherson Tkachuk Norris goal...is batherson better on top line or tiwth Timmy?

DJ Smith on road trip....

With Cleveland's 2-0 win over Rochester, the #bsens are going to the playoffs Binghamton senators make the playoffs....

Guy Lafleur dies

In this one, we discuss The Athletic article about Eugene Melnyk, the timing of it, and the varying reactions from the media, past and present. We also catch up with Drake Batherson for his weekly visit. Drake proceeds to dominate Steve, who hits Drake with some poorly constructed trivia about the current Sens.

Tim Stutzle taking flight, hits the 20 goal plateau in a 5-4 overtime loss to Toronto. We review the Battle of Ontario which is about to get really good again. We rank the biggest 3 reasons the Leafs are annoying. More injury/llness on the Sens front. Do the Sens have cliques in their dressing room? Mathieu Joseph might be done for the year. Colin White has COVID. Zack Senyshyn is up from the minors. Brady Tkachuk and Josh Norris head downtown, both looking on the "Brightside."

We visit with Drake Batherson who makes his return to the lineup. Artem Zub is sick. Brady Tkachuk's growth with puck decisions. Did Dylan Larkin give Tkachuk the cold shoulder after the ceremonial opening faceoff? When asked about Brendan Gallagher's negative comments about him, Tim Stutzle takes the high road. Alex Formenton has 1 point in his last 12 games. Is the second line the right spot at this stage? The Sens don't have to send St. Louis their 4th rounder yesterday. The original Senators won their last Stanley Cup 95 years ago today in a violent affair that saw the longest suspension NHL history. And RIP Gilbert Gottfried.

Sens go 0-2 since last episode. A respectable 3-2 loss to Nashville, and a very ugly 5-1 loss in New York vs the Rangers. Austin Watson has 5 goals in 5 games but his leadership was off the charts this week. The Sens rebuild has run parallel with the Rangers and Kings so why are they playoff teams and the Sens are not? With less than 3 weeks to go, do you want the Sens to tank and improve their draft lottery odds? Is Erik Brannstrom a keeper or do you roll this fall with Holden or Del Zotto? We discuss why Shea Theodore is exactly the kind of player the Sens need to target in trade talks this summer. Tyler Boucher does very well in his first OHL fight. Erik Karlsson and Logan Couture quarrel in San Jose.

Draft lottery – with 3 weeks to go, to tank or not to tank?

We discuss Brendan Gallagher's accusation that Tim Stutzle is a diver. That's pretty rich, coming from Gallagher. The Sens win 6-3 at Montreal for their 3rd straight win. Drake Batherson regains his scoring touch.Is Mathieu Joseph in the right spot, on the top line with Norris and Tkachuk? Hard to argue with 9 points in 3 games. Coaches corner: If the opponent's PK are going to cheat and slide out toward Norris on PP to prevent his one timers, how can the Sens take advantage of that? The Sens suddenly making nice with the 67s and Redblacks owners, working together on a joint bid for the world juniors. And the return of Borocop.

It's our weekly visits with Drake Batherson who talks about his return to the lineup and how he's feeling out there. Drake says he loves the 3 on 3. We ask about newcomers Jake Sanderson and Mads Sogaard. Drake tells us the meaning of Brady Tkachuk's unusual goal celebration in Nashville Tuesday night. 3 "crispy' questions from Sens Nation, including his thoughts on the Will Smith Oscars slap that the players talked about for 3 hours this week. Steve and Gregg get into all this weird Quebec City talk, the future of the Senators and whether they'll move downtown or not.

Jake Sanderson signs his entry level contract with the Senators and might actually get to play 8-10 games at the end of the season. What about Tyler Kleven? Will he leave school as well or not? How many Senators in history have played at North Dakota? The Sens call up 6 foot 7 goalie Mads Sogaard to give him his first taste of NHL life. And we start this epsiode with a word on the passing of Sens owner Eugene Melnyk.

In this one, Drake Batherson is activated; Some way too early reviews on the Sens new players; North Dakota's season is done, what's that mean for Jake Sanderson and Tyler Kleven What's best for a player's development right now, NHL or AHL? Plus, Claude Giroux, Colin White, the Evgeni Dadonov case, Sens birthdays and more!

Drake Batherson tells us which day he'll return to action. He shares his thoughts about trade deadline day, particularly saying goodbye to Nick Paul as a teammate. He also looks back at what it was like to be traded back in major junior. Steve and Gregg analyze the 5 Senator deals and the signing of Anton Forsberg to a 3 year extension.

Scratch Thomas Chabot from the lineup for the season. Matt Murray may suddenly be out for the season as well. What's that about? Jake Sanderson injured as well. Tim Stutzle is dinged up. Injuries all through the organization. What is going on? We discuss the Sens loss to Columbus. We get into the NHL trade deadline and what the last 5 Cup winners did at the deadline. Clearly, blockbuster deadline moves are not only expensive, they may be overrated too. We talk about Claude Giroux not coming to Ottawa. And the passing of Ottawa native and two-time Cup winnner Jean Potvin.

Drake Batherson joins us for his weekly visit. He's pumped to be back skating with the team but probably still at least another couple of weeks away from returning. Drake fields some questions from the good listener. Also, we discuss the Sens week that was, including losses to Chicago and Arizona.

Senators GM Pierre Dorion has some great updates and thoughts for us in his March 11th, pre-trade deadline, media availability. Steve Warne listens along with you and shares his reactions to some of Dorion's commentary. Two key takeaways: it's probably going to be a quiet deadline for the Sens. And Dorion puts it out there – the goal next year is to make the playoffs.

Anton Forsberg has the NHL's 3rd best save percentage since January 1st. He pretty well HAS to stay, doesn't he? Is Matt Murray unhappy being an Ottawa Senator? The Sens aren't going to be too excited about paying a THIRD player $8 million. Will Josh Norris talks drag Into next season? Thomas Chabot is dinged up again. Is Adam Gaudette a better right wing option than Tyler Ennis? Parker Kelly continues to impress. Craig Anderson wins his 300th career game, the 6th American to do so. Can you name the others? And would Andy still have been handy had they kept him around the last 2 seasons? Is the Sens attendance a concern yet?

We're joined in this one by winger Drake Batherson. We discuss a little about his hockey past, and get an update on the present as he rehabs a high ankle sprain. We also get his take on a weird weekend in Arizona and Vegas. DJ Smith wasn't happy with the way the Vegas game ended but was glad to see the club rebound and play much better. As they near the 56 game mark, the Sens current record is actually well off the pace of last season. And Matt Murray is back on the injured list again? What next??!!

Ain't no sunshine for the Sens in the Sunshine state. The Sens get outclassed by both Florida teams and suddenly the Sens have lost 5 of their last 6. We both think it's probably healthy for young team like the Senators to get a dose of two top 5 teams at their best, playing heavy skilled hockey and help get a feel for the level they need to be at. It was a tough game for Josh Norris to merge back into action. Anton Forsberg is starting to win Gregg over and it's remarkable how few NHL games he's actually gotten to play in his career. We discuss what the Sens may look like in April after the deadline and what they need to do this summer. We've got some Sens trivia and we talk a little about hockey broadcaster Dick Irvin on his 90th birthday.

The Sens get mauled by Tampa and the flu bug. Can anything else go wrong for this team this season? The Lightning are a good measuring stick for the Sens. Are teams trying to goad Brady Tkachuk into penalties? if you combine them, Erik Brannstrom and Josh Brown would be a fantastic defenceman. But does either have a future in Ottawa? Up front, the jury remains out on Colin White. We discuss Matt Murray's inexplicable turnaround. And a Sens prospects wins OHL goalie of the week for a second tie this season.

Thomas Chabot returned to the lineup Tuesday for his 300th career game and scores twice including the winner vs the Wild. Colin White finally makes his season debut Saturday against Montreal as a 4th liner with Parker Kelly and Austin Watson. The Hamburglar reutrns to the scene of the crime. Andrew Hammond will start for the Habs against the team he carried to the playoffs seven years ago. After Ryan Dzingel is claimed by San Jose, Bobby Ryan gives the Sens a poke on twitter. Why does DJ Smith favour guys like Gaudette, Sanford and Tierney on the power play over Alex Formenton? And Drake Batherson signs a new deal...with our title sponsor, Jim Keay Ford.

In this episode we discuss the Sens losing 3 of 4, including weekend loses to Boston and the Rangers. Steve thinks it's time for the NHL to start experimenting with ways to amp up the NHL's entertainment level. Nick Holden finds some offensive push. Is Anton Forsberg going to be re-signed? If not, shouldn't Gustavsson be getting the bulk of the starts when Matt Murray is out? Tyler Boucher makes his home Ottawa 67s debut Sunday.

The Sens lose 2-0 to both Pittsburgh and Boston but win 4-1 in Washington. Connor Brown gets his 200th point and on pace for 63 points. Nick Paul defends a hit on Thomas Chabot by going after Tom Wilson?? Chabot may miss the Blues game Tuesday. Jake Sanderson is hurt at the Olympics. Habs trade away Toffoli who's reunited with his Ottawa 67's linemate Sean Monahan. Mark Stone goes on Long term injured reserve.

Last season, Montreal went to the Cup final, Edmonton went 9 and 0 against the Senators. But out of those 3 teams, it's D.J. Smith is the coach who's still standing. Why did the Habs hire the completely inexperienced Martin St. Louis? The Oilers fired Dave Tippett, replacing him with their AHL coach Jay Woodcroft. Despite Brady Tkachuk's recent goal drought, he has the 4th most career goals by a Sens player under age 23. And the Sens get ready for a busy, tough weekend.

The Sens beat New Jerey 4-1 at the CTC. Connor Brown returns with a visor, a goal and an assist. Nick Paul scored once and now has a career best 9 goals at the half way point. On pace for 18 goals. Is this something he's capable of moving forward? If Paul cannot work out a deal here, could Mark Kastelicbe a replacement in waiting? We further discuss Matt Murray's curious turnaround. Drake Batherson gives us a positive update on his recovery. We ride on TSN coat tails with this question: Which Senator player is under the most pressure to perform in the second half? We touch on the All-Star Game and the very busy, tough schedule comingup this week.

In this episode, we discuss the first half of the season which – for a fith year in a row – wasn't very good. We gets into the comments of GM Pierre Dorion who was making the media rounds this week. He gives us an injury update, discusses goaltending, the UFAs and the trade deadline. We talk about the Oiler and Islander games. Ottawa didn't fare well in a player agent poll about what NHL teams they'd most reccommend for their clients.

On Hockey Day in Canada, the Sens fall to Anaheim - Another great performance with nothing to show for it. Great performance, but the goaltending and scoring just weren't there. Mark Kastelic took the hot lap in his NHL debut. Tyler Ennis continues to impress - He'll be a UFA this summer. Josh Norris's status remains a mystery. No time frame on a possible return for him. Jake Sanderson scores a beauty before jumping on a bird to the Olympics. Claude Julien will not be going to the Olympics after all. Aaron Dell was placed on waivers. Evander Kane and the Oilers are here Monday.

In this episode, we discuss the injuries to Drake Batherson and Josh Norris. We getinto Aaron Dell's suspension for his greasy hit on Batherson. We also review the Sens performances vs Buffalo and Carolina. Batherson is out with high ankle sprain – out for "months." Should the Sens have sought morerevenge against the Sabres? What's the right reaction? Connor Brown is now skating with a shield and might be back after the all star break. Nick Holden re-signs with the club, getting a one year deal. The Oilers are here Monday with...Evander Kane in tow. A little Sens trivia and much more.

The Senators get a point in Washington, then win in Columbus. Jacob Bernard-Docker and Filip Gustavsson are Belleville-bound. We send a little love to the duo of Formenton-Stutzle, both lighting it up lately. Stutzle turns 20 and becomes the first two time winner of the game MVP bike helmet. Which unrestricted free agents will the Sens want to re-sign? Tierney, Sanford, Paul, Ennis, Holden, Josh Brown, or Forsberg? Andrei Kuzmenko fails to make Russia's main roster for the Olympic team. Should this be as red flag for the Senators, who are trying to sign him?

The Sens fall behind 5-1, mount a furious comeback but eventually lose 6-4 in Pittsburgh. Matt Murray waves at Penguin fans from the press box while his replacements both have a tough night. We discuss some positives and negatives from the game. Some curious interpretations of "interference" in the game. Brady Tkachuk leaves a mark at the end of the game. The NHL has finally gotten around to rescheduling those 12 postponed games and the Sens will now play 50 games in 100 days.

Our review of a very frustrating 3-1 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. We discuss the bizarre third period dog pile that the refs refused to blow the whistle on and Josh Brown's glaring giveaway that led to the game winning goal on the play. We get into DJ Smith's end of game tactics, not calling a timeout to rest his top power play unit and not pulling his goalie for a 6 on 4 situation to try and tie the game. Matt Murray is going well right now but can't seem to stay healthy. Comparing the Sens and Sabres since they met in 2007 conference final. By comparison, the Sens fans have nothing to complain about. Habs hire a new GM and things are getting testy in Edmonton.

The Sens rally for another win, this time a 5 goal third period outburst in Edmonton. Josh Norris starts and ends the scoring, and leads the Sens with 16 goals in 30 games. Norris scored the winning goal while wearing a teammate's helmet. Tim Stutzle and Alex Formenton have one of their best games of the season, as DJ Smith mixes up the lines for the third period. Another good Matt Murray performance. Connor Brown will be out for a while after breaking his jaw in warmup. Bernard-Docker sent down to taxi squad. Do the Oilers think they're better than they actually are? And the Sens get ready to host Buffalo Tuesday with zero fans in attendance.

No rust on the Sens in an impressive 4-1 win over Calgary. Matt Murray had a fine game, although he insists nothing in his game has changed much all season. Nick Paul filled in for Tim Stutzle (in COVID protocol) and led the way with 2 goals. Do you keep Paul in Stutzle's spot for the game in Edmonton? Drake Batherson, who's fluent in hockey jargon, is named Ottawa's NHL all-star. The Sens are reportedly on KHL star Andrei Kuzmenko's short list and his arrival could be this season. A big week for Jake Sanderson who was named to the Olympics and as a nominee for the Hobey Baker award. No Bobby Ryan on US Olympic team.

We're back after the holidays, illness and cross country, winter highway travel! We discuss the ongoing challenges of COVID with 13 postponed Senators games.

Is COVID giving UFAs yet another reason not to sign with Canadian teams?

Another edition of "Dissecting Dorion" as Sens GM Pierre Dorion appeared on radio last week.

A full roster update as the Sens deal with their third team outbreak since this thing started in 2020.

Why is Matt Murray suddenly back to being the preferred choice to Filip Gustavsson? Murray wasn't very convincing in a 6-0 shelling on New Year's Day in Toronto.

Could the Sens have some KHL scoring help on the way next season?

Jake Sanderson and Phillip Daoust highlight our Sens prospect news watch. Sanderson is reportedly off to play in the Olympics for Team USA.

And whatever became of Jonny Tychonick?

The Sens and Leafs are rusty and shorthanded as they prepare for Hockey Night in Canada in front of only 1000 fans. The World Juniors have been cancelled; 10th overall pick Tyler Boucher leaves school to join the Ottawa 67s; Ottawa native Zack Senyshyn has requested a trade. Would/should the Sens have any interest? Remembering Sens assistant coach E.J. McGuire and also the famous 1975 New Year's Eve classic between Montreal and the Soviet Union.

As the 10th overall pick, Tyler Boucher's absence from the World Juniors, combined with a sluggish start in college can't just be dismissed as meaningless. We update you on the Sens prospects who ARE playing in the tourney. Owen Power, Jake Sanderson and Simon Edvinsson are all going to be blue line beasts in the NHL's Atlantic Division. Will COVID permit the Sens return to play this Friday versus Pittsburgh or not? And play along as Steve accepts The Coach's All-Star Sens trivia challenge.

Coach Gregg is home to stay. COVID postpones all NHL games until December 27th and keeps NHL out of Olympics. We discuss Kevin Bieksa's Hockey Night in Canada tear down of Thomas Chabot; Is Chabot playing too much again? Our Best Christmas Hockey Gifts ever.

In today's episode, we're all over the Sens' crazy 8-2 road win in Florida versus the best team in the NHL. The top line has taken their game to a new level. Is this 6 game stretch just a blip on the radar? Or is it something more? Just for fun, Steve's done the math on what it will take for the Sens to make the playoffs. Is Jake Sanderson ready to be a top 4 NHL defenceman right now? A tough rematch in Tampa coming up. Troy Mann coaches his 500th AHL game.

Ian Mendes is our third man in today. The Sens have won 4 of 5, including a shocking 4-0 win over the Lightning. Anton Forsberg got hsi 4th shutout and 4th straight victory. Is he taking control of the Ottawa net? Thomas Chabot was 4th in ice time among Sens defencemen. Is he playing his best hockey ever? JBD is up from the minors, Lassi Thomson goes back down, and veteran Michael Del Zotto clears waivers, casting further spotlight on the team's suspect pro scouting decisions. Alfie turns 49. Will the hall of fame ever come calling? Will the Sens as an organization ever repair that relationship? Former Senator Ben Bishop is forced to retire early.

Senators win streak ends at 3 with a home loss to the Islanders, a team that had lost 11 in a row. Filip Gustavsson has a rare off night but was it really time already for DJ Smith to call him out to the media? We discuss the evolution of Josh Norris and what his next contract will look like. The Sens host Tampa Saturday at 1. Finland names two Senators to their world junior team. Sens rank 28th in franchise value, according to Forbes magazine. Zack Ostapchuk has tallied seven points over his last three games in the Dub. Alas, Pontus Aberg, we hardly knew ye. And it's a new holiday contest with Dunrobin Distilleries.

Is Eugene Melnyk taking offers to buy the team? Is an arena at Lebreton Flats still in the cards?GM Pierre Dorion finally speaks about the state of the Senators at the quarter mark of what's been a very ugly season so far. Brady Tkachuk with the game winner in a 6-5 OT win at home on Saturday night. That followed a 3-2 win over Carolina. Not exactly convincing wins, giving up 49 shots in game one, giving up 5 goals in game two and blowing multi goal leads in both. Tim Stutzle gets it going finally with 2 goals. Formenton does same against the Canes. Is Forsberg grabbing the starting goalie reins? We get injury updates on Pinto, White, Brannstrom and Josh Brown. And Logan Brown is winning fans early on in St. Louis.

We get into the awkward discussion of a possible coaching change - what the Sens need to do versus what they'll actually do. Matt Murray reported to Belleville this week, and as he answered some awkward media questions, said he believed he was a scapegoat for the Sens tough start. Big money or not, he's also been through a hell of a lot this season. Adam Gaudette makes his Ottawa Senators debut and scores but his defensive zone work leads to two goals against. Nikita Zaitsev and Victor Mete probably shouldn't be paired together.

Brady Tkachuk gets bitten twice by Brendan Lemieux, goes on major rant about him. Matt Murray clears waivers and the NHL's 6th highest paid goalie is sent to Belleville of the AHL. Will he rediscover his game? Will he block goalie development of others? Who takes over the starting job in Ottawa?
Sens acquire 2018 Hobey Baker winner Adam Gaudette. Batherson returns Wednesday. DJ puts his lines in a blender. We question some of the coaching tactics at the end of the loss to LA. Habs fire their front office. Is Sens management safe for now?

The Sens are half way through their 4 game post-COVID road trip, and it's going about the way we expected. Some good hard work but nothing to show for it. The Sens are 4-12-1, the exact record they had this time last season. The Sens starting goalie controversy hits a new level with DJ Smith sounding like he may be ready to climbed aboard the Gus bus. Smith pretty much pinned the loss in San Jose on Matt Murray. Tim Stutzle starts his first NHL game at centre. What happened in the 7-5 loss in Denver? Zack Sanford's impressive play, including the hat trick in Denver. Poll question: You're GM for a day…What's the one thing you would change about the Ottawa Senators right now? And looking back at the career of Magnus Arvedson who turned 50 this week.

After a 3 game COVID shutdown, the Senators resume their season in Denver Monday. They now have 4 road games in 6 days and Drake Batherson will miss it all.

COVID didn't just come and go…Nick Holden's 3 kids all have it now. Austin Watson's wife has it, Assistant coach Jack Capuano had a bad case of it and still isn't back on the ice.

Which Ottawa Senators will play in February's Winter Olympics?

Should the Sens try Tim Stutzle on the top line? Or maybe even experiment with him at centre?

Regrets, we've have a had few: Discussing the early season emergence of former Senators Anthony Duclair and Jonathan Dahlen.

Former Senator head coach Rick Bowness is taking some heat this week for what appears to be some sloppy communication with one of his rookies.

We're joined by Graeme Nicholls from Rome in a Day, who makes a compelling case for Daniel Alfredsson in the Hall of Fame.

The Sens have at least 3 games postponed this week. Can they still salvage this season? Vegas has 3 players in COVID protocol - did they catch it here in Ottawa two weeks ago? If Drake Batherson keeps scoring, does he have time to work himself into the Olympic discussion? Former Senator Marion Hossa enters the Hall of Fame. When is Alfie's turn coming? Is it coming at all? Will Jake Sanderson walk right in this spring and be effective?

Sens are tied with Seattle. The Kraken's first season is following more along the lines of what you'd expect from a traditional expansion club.

Former Senator Dion Phaneuf retires. And our Dunrobin Distilleries web poll for today's Sens Nation Podcast. What's the most memorable transaction (of any kind) in Senators history? The Yashin deal? Trading Karlsson? Drafting Daigle? Losing Alfie? Acquiring Heatley? Hasek? Signing Tkachuk? Something else?

The Senators lose to Calgary 4-0, beat Pittsburgh 6-3, and lose to LA 2-0. The Senators now have 10 players in COVID protocol. Drake Batherson is the latest. He had a 4 point night vs Pittsburgh and then tested positive. Shane Pinto came back from a shoulder injury and re-injured it taking a draw. He may be done for the season. Erik Brannstrom will be out two months with a broken hand. Have the Sens finally realized that Filip Gustavsson is the best goalie in the organization or is he still just filling in for Matt Murray? Former Senator Marion Hossa enters the Hall of Fame Monday night. Will Alfie ever get the call?

Steve is already feeling Christmasy with a parody song for the holidays. The losing streak hits 5. But at least they didn't give up 5. We'll talk about a 3-2 loss in Boston. As if the Sens didn't have enough to worry about, they're hit with another COVID outbreak. 6 players and a coach are now in COVID protocol.

So that meant, Erik Brannstrom made his season debut, Egor Sokolov made his NHL debut and Zach Sanford debuted on the top line.

Drake Batherson is now paired with Tim Stutzle. Can the Drake get Jimmy out of his nightmare slump (zero goals in 12 games)?

If you break you stick, should you completely leave the defensive zone to get a new stick? It cost the Sens in Boston. and much more!

Brady Tkachuk is the 10th captain in history. Sens give up five goals in every game of a 4 game losing slide. After 4 straight years of missing the playoffs, surely the grace period of a rebuild must be over now. We review of the last 2 games as DJ splits up Chabot and Zub. Stutzle to Belleville to get his swagger back? We discuss why that would be a bad idea. Anthony Duclair, who didn't get a qualifying offer from Ottawa. now leads the undefeated Panthers and scoring and Vegas gets Jack Eichel.

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19 Drake Batherson
28 Connor Brown
3 Josh Brown
72 Thomas Chabot
15 Michael Del Zotto
63 Tyler Ennis
10 Alex Formenton
31 Anton Forsberg
27 Dylan Gambrell
5 Nick Holden
45 Parker Kelly
98 Victor Mete
30 Matt Murray
9 Josh Norris
21 Nicholas Paul c
12 Shane Pinto
13 Zach Sanford
20 Logan Shaw
18 Tim Stutzle
71 Chris Tierney
7 Brady Tkachuk
16 Austin Watson
22 Nikita Zaitsev
2 Artem Zub

Former Senator Brendan Bell joins Steve and Gregg as the Sens conclude their road trip, taking 3 of a possible 6 points. More on the Senators goalie conundrum. Who's your number one? The kid or the kajillionaire? What's to be done about the Senators bottom 4 defence? Should they split up the top pairing and spread the wealth around? Will Shane Pinto's return help the D zone coverage? What we like best about the Sens future. Our profile today is on Auston Watson.

Reviewing a 4-1 win in Big D against the neon Dallas Stars. Sens now 3-4 on the season, although the Sens played the second half of that game like they were shorthanded.
Josh Norris has 5 goals in 7 games...sure is nice to see an Ottawa Senator pop up on the first page of NHL scoring leaders. Ovehckin and McDavid are off to ridiculous starts.
We discuss the debut of new centre Dylan Gambrell, who was dominant in the faceoff circle. Zack Sanford may have already won the award for best Senator back check of the season. It was great to see Ottawa native Neville Gallimore of the Dallas Cowboys at the game wearing a Sens jersey.

Decision time: Matt Murray and Austin Watson may be activated this week, That means too many guys on the roster. Who goes down? It can't be Filip Gustavsson, can it? His career NHL stats? 7-2 with a .933 save percentage and goals against of 2.18. Our poll today: between Gustavsson, Murray (about to return) and Forsberg, what's your goaltending plan now?

This will be Chicago's 10th game...and they are still looking for their first win. A franchise that's been embarrassed on and off the ice.
Chicago added Seth Jones, Marc Andre Fleury, Tyler Johnson and back healthy again Jonathan Toews.

Propsect report...Jake Sanderson has 8 points in 7 games at NoDak.

In this episode, we discuss the first 6 Sens games this year compared to the first 6 games last year. The record isn't much better but the stats and the eyeball test certainly are. Newcomer Dylan Gambrell, along with Matt Murray and Austin Watson are all expected to play on this road trip at some point. The advantages of being on the road. The defence struggled versus Washington and Erik Brannstrom still seems no closer to the show. Egor Sokolov is heating up in Belleville with a 4 point night. We also discuss the Chicago Blackhawks' complete failing of former first rounder Kyle Beach. Beach identified himself this week as the person suing the Hawks for their mishandling of his 2010 sexual assault allegations against the team's video coach.

In this one, we review game #5 of the season – a 3-2 collapse against the Rangers and we dig into that many frustrating reasons it happened. That includes the horrible embellishment call on Tim Stutzle. Matt Murray and Parker Kelly are out, Filip Gustvasson and Scott Sabourin are in. We update injuries to Matt Murray and Shane Pinto. Artem Zub's new role as a big wheel in Ottawa. The Sens acquire centre Dylan Gambrell from San Jose. Nikita Zaitsev is our player profile.

Today we discuss the season debuts of Brady Tkachuk and Matt Murray in a 2-1 loss to San Jose. A shoulder injury to Shane Pinto. With Colin White already out, what do they do if Pinto is out for an extended period? Erik Karlsson is out there dropping s bombs in a TSN interview. Our web poll, what will Josh Norris be after in his next contract and wil lhe sign sooner or later? And NHL great Mike Bossy is fighting lung cancer.

After a weekend split, the Sens are off to a 2-1 start to the new season. Since we last spoke, the Sens fell 3-1 in Toronto on Saturday, then travelling home for a 5pm game the next day and they won that game, 3-1 over Dallas. We start with Brady Tkachuk...When should he return and when should he get the captaincy? We review the 3-2 win over Dallas, the Sens' first game against an American team since before COVID hit. Chris Tierney leads the Sens with 3 goals in 3 games 2 goals. Connor Brown had 3 assists and if not for Tkachuk, Brown would also make a great captain. Michael Del Zotto makes his Sens debut. Filip
Gustavsson made his season debut. Drake Batherson's tying goal Saturday definitely shouldn't have counted but Steve goes on a rant about death to the offside challenge.

With Brady Tkachuk watching in the stands, the Sens win an exciting season opener, 3-2 over the Toronto Maple Leafs. We take your feedback on the Tkachuk signing; the fans chanting his name; we touch on the sluggish attendance, Anton Forsberg's performance, rookies Shane Pinto and Parker Kelly were both all over the ice and much more.

The title says it all...

Austin Watson is hurt again, out 4 weeks with ankle injury. Outside of Chabot and Zub, they still don't know the pairing on defence. Filip Gustavsson is sent down to Belleville. Is that the best strategy or not? The Blues send Logan Brown to the minors. Bobby Ryan is released by Detroit. Mika Zibanejad gets an 8 x 8.5M deal.

Today we discuss DJ Smith trying out Tim Stutzle in Brady Tkachuk's spot at left wing, playing with Norris and Batherson. Nick Paul slides into Stutzle's spot. Will the Sens get enough scoring out of the their top 6 forwards this season? Colin White is gone for 4-6 months with a should injury. The Sens juggle the pairings with their bottom four defencemen. And we discuss the importance of pre season team building.

In our poll today, how are you currently feeling about Brady Tkachuk's handling of his contract negotiations? Most aren't very happy with the Tkachuk group. Meanwhile, Alex Formenton looked pretty damn good at top line LW Friday.

The first cuts are the deepest. On Saturday morning the Sens released the following players to Belleville: Xavier Bernard Philippe Daoust Tyrell Goulbourne Roby Jarventie Zac Leslie Vincent Sevigny Mads Sogaard Matthew Wedman Colby Williams. On Sunday
Sunday it was Jonathan Aspirot Jacob Bernard-Docker Max Guenette Mark Kastelic Kevin Mandolese Cole Reinhardt Egor Sokolov Lassi Thomson Pontus Aberg Dillon Heatherington Kole Sherwood. Back to junior: Ridly Greig and Zack Ostapchuk. Any surprises? We discuss.

Parker Kelly makes a bad decision in his fight Friday night vs Michael Pezzetta.

Clean or Dirty? Josh Norris hit from behind Friday on Sami Niku.

Nostalgia about wooden sticks.

New Sens promo, trailer for the season ahead.

A few thoughts on Wednesday's loss to Toronto. Analyzing Zach Sanford for Logan Brown deal. Yes, the coach is pumped that we no longer have to discuss Logan Brown. Never has so much talk about a player who ended up having so little impact on the franchise. What's Zach Sanford all bout? Is he a placeholder or could he be part of the long range plans? We get into the Battle for the number 2 centre job and the pre-season debuts of Shane Pinto and Ridly Greig vs Winnipeg. Suddenly the Sens don't look that thin at centre ice. Will Tyler Ennis make this team? Colin White is not only a Ted Lasso fan but he's the subject of our player profile.

Today we discuss Pierre Dorion's fairly bold claim that the rebuild is over. If "the rebuild is over" and you start to think about every player and prospect in their prime - do the Senators now have what it takes to someday win a Stanley Cup? Who will (vs who should) replace Brady Tkachuk on the top line? Is Nick Paul the right choice? Chris Tierney starts as the number two centre and Shane Pinto has earned nothing yet. What's Erik Brannstrom status, will best guys really play, as they claim? Sounds like Sokolov will be in Belleville for his own good, and Angus Crookshank will be gone 4-6 months.

With main camp starting this week, Matthew Tkachuk says his brother Brady isn't close to a deal with the Sens right now. The Sens DO sign Logan Brown over the weekend. And long time Ottawa Senator Zack Smith calls it a career.

Arguing about Brady Tkachuk's arrival and what kind of contract he'll sign has become Ottawa's favourite pastime. GM Pierre Dorion all signed up for the next 4 seasons. Sens rookie camp is underway and Gregg still really really really dislikes talking about Logan Brown

The Sens re-sign Drake Batherson and Filip Gustavsson and we break it all down. Brady Tkachuk remains unsigned and reportedly getting frustrated over the lack of legitimate offer. Is Tomas Hertl a trade target for the Senators? Is it a good idea to give up the kind of young or future assets the Sharks would want? Mark Stone gets married with Brady in his wedding party.

Does the Andrei Svechnikov (8 x $7.7M) signing now set the bar for Tkachuk? * how do they compare as players? * how do they compare in their circumstances?

DJ Smith confirms it's time to name a captain Shane Pinto and Colin White will battle for second line centre.

Former Senator Derick Brassard signs with the Flyers, his 9th NHL team. Our DunrobinDistilleries.com hockey trivia question: Name the only 8 NHL players in history who've played for more NHL teams than Brassard. Pick six....who would you pick right now for your top 6 defence opening night?

Former Ottawa Senators and Ottawa 67's defenceman Brendan Bell joins us this week, discussing all the latest Sens issues. What they've done this summer, what they still need to do this summer and whether they're truly on the right path to unparalleled success. Our DunrobinDistilleries.com player profile this week is on newcomer Nick Holden. And Brendan, who's now a minor hockey coach and gym owner, chimes in on part 2 of our series on minor hockey tryouts.

All Sens conversations lead to Brady Tkachuk's lack of a contract. What is the holdup?
Victor Mete Re-signs, getting a 1 year deal worth $1.2 million.
The Sens new schedule is out and no one is missing playing the same six teams all season.
Minor Hockey Tryouts start this week and we have some thoughts about it, mostly from a coaching perspective.
In our DunrobinDistilleries.com Player Profile, we remember NHL goaltending great Tony Esposito who passed away this week at 78.

The Sens don't jump in much on the NHL free agent frenzy but they do make plenty of news. Evgenii Dadonov is traded to Vegas for Nick Holden and a third rounder. the Sens sign D Michael Del Zotto and they re-sign D.J. Smith to a two year extension. Note that most of this episode was also made available this week on our affiliate podcast The SWP.

The Sens Go Off Script At The NHL Draft, drafting every player earlier than others thought they should. More on 10th overall pick Tyler Boucher in our player profile. Why would the Habs invite the controversy of drafting Logan Mailloux? If you're a team with cap room, why wouldn't you fire off an offer sheet to Brady Tkachuk? You never know...

This week, it's all about the Seattle Expansion Draft: Which Sens are Exposed? Which are Protected. Somehow, Carey Price is Available to Seattle? If the Kraken don't choose Price, a side deal must have been made on the sly. Who else is available round the league. Things sure are better for today's expansion teams than they were for Ottawa. Should the Sens Go After Ryan Strome of give that a hard no?

Our thoughts on Pierre McGuire's hiring

Final show before NHL expansion draft July 21, resetting our final Sens protected list.

Should/will the Sens be in on Zach Hyman? DJ Smith loves ex-Leafs.

Chris Wideman unveils more info on how the Sens may have handled the Uber Incident.

Nick Paul changes jersey number 13 > 21

Tampa wins the cup and Kucherov says and does anything he feels like.

Habs bringing back their coaches...

It's show number 75!!

What hall of fame, human highlight reel did DJ Smith just compare Tim Stutzle to?

DJ also says his 17 year old son was threatened on social media this year. Why do some people on social media have to suck so much?

Josh Norris is voted the 4th in Calder Trophy voting and named this week to the NHL All Rookie Team.

The 67's are in the market for a new coach. Is Andre Tourigny ready for the show?

A few words on the Stanley Cup final

Our Dunrobin Distilleries player profile is on Alex Formenton.

History – 8 years ago this week, Alfie signed with Detroit

Senator birthdays coming up this week between July 7-13: Patrick Lalime, Chris Campoli, Frank Finnigan, Stephane Da Costa, Mark Borowiecki, Peter Schaefer, Mike Reilly.

We're joined by Graeme Nicholls from Rome in a Day. We discuss the Cup Final, the key to Habs success and how might have the Sens done in these playoffs? We discuss Ottawa's centre ice position. Is there a true number one in the bunch? Why has Tim Stutzle been written out of the centre ice script? Does Logan Brown have any chance?

We discuss why Chris Phillips walked away from the Sens Foundation. We get into the expansion draft. And much more, brought to you by DunrobinDistilleries.com

The big RFAs: Simmer projects Tkachuk at 6.5, Batherson at 4.5

Sens sign goalie Leevi Meriläinen

Bruce Garrioch keeps bringing up Nazem Kadri's name as a possible target.

Jack Capua"NO"

Player profile: Filip Gustavsson

Vegas-Montreal is getting wild. Islanders-Tampa

Spezza signs for nothing again in Toronto

Sens birthdays this week

The two stint Senators: Which Ottawa Senators left the club and then came back?

Dunrobin Distilleries Player Profile: Drake Batherson

Who do we think the Sens might the Sens pick at 10?

Does Montreal even have a chance?

Should Vegas not have to lose a player in the expansion draft?
Islanders win opener, 2-1 over Tampa. Stone or Pageau....who will provide Sens fans with more long term regret through their careers? Minnesota Wild sign Ray Shero as a Senior advisor to the GM. Shouldn't the Sens invest in one of those? Bruce Cassidy fined $25,000. Are you a fan of NHL heavy fines for criticizing officials? The Sens now have two pairs of active players born on exactly the same day and year.

Canada wins the World with Brown, Paul and JBD winning gold. Sens stay at 10 in draft lottery. What will the Sens do at 10? Use it, trade it, make a deal to move up or down? No Calder love for Norris or Stutzle. There appear to be no job openings next season. Today on Hindsight Theatre: JG Pageau - Islanders points leader with 10pts in 10 games. If you could undo that deal today, would you? Our DUNROBIN DISTILLERIES player of the week is Nick Paul. Our reactions to the Schiefele hit and the suspension. Vegas and Colorado. Is this the true Stanley Cup Final??? The return of Senator birthdays.

NHL draft lottery is Wednesday. The Senators will have the 10th best odds with a 4.5% chance of landing the No. 1 spot and a 9.3% opportunity to finish at No. 2. Carp forward Mason McTavish of the Peterborough Petes ranked at No. 2 and Barrie Colts blueliner Brandt Clarke of Ottawa sitting at No. 6.

Who was Ottawa's MVP this season?

If the Sens DO go out to get a centre, who would the targets be?

Connor Brown leads world hockey championships in scoring.

News:

Vitaly Abramov signs a 2 year deal in KHL

The Sens will qualify Logan Brown...working on extending Mete

Egor Sokolov named to AHL's North Division all-star team announced this week

Which Senator Game 7 loss in history would you most like to reverse? Or which one most broke your heart?

1997 vs Buffalo....3-2 loss Plante on Tugnutt first round
2017 vs Pittsburgh Kunitz OT on Anderson Conference Final
2012 vs NY Rangers 2-1 loss...
2004 vs Leafs first round – 4-1 loss...Nieuwendyk on Lalime
2003 vs Devils Conference Final - Friesen
2002 Leafs round two 3-0 loss - Cujo shutout

Our player profile this week is on Connor Brown...brought to you by Dunrobin Distilleries.com

Leafs lose again so we bring you the annual finale of the Blue Team Elimination Watch.

Steve called it. Sens did NOT finish in last!! Finished 23rd overall.

The Melnyk interview:

Sens need a centre and a defensive defenceman
Melnyk seems to love DJ Smith
He's using the captaincy as leverage in the Brady Tkachuk talks
No tolerance for a Bad dressing room?
Suggesting he'll build the arena in Gatineau?
Another non-Ottawa media appearance

Chabot is Ottawa's King Clancy nominee. Does that affect who you think will be the next captain?

He's also our Dunrobin Distilleries Player of the Week

Mads Sogaard goes 7 and 0 in Belleville Clark Bishop re-signs one year, two-way Stanley Cup Playoffs

Leafs-Habs, Habs not trusting the kids
Tavares injury
Jets comeback on Oilers
Kadri 8 game suspension
Washington and St Louis both out early

Canada 0 and 3 at Worlds???

Dissecting Dorion returns as we analyze the Senator GM's commentary in his season-ending press conference.

He began with a general statement about the season that was. "We definitely met or exceeded expectations." Actual news: Artyum Zub re-signs. A 2 year deal worth $5 million, carrying an annual cap hit of $2.5 million. Marcus Hogberg is DONE as an Ottawa Senator Full goalie analysis. Description of Tim Stutzle - thinks he will be a "superstar." Dorion is entering the final year of his contract and was asked abut whether anyone had spoken to him yet. Brady Tkachuk wishes the season were just a little longer. Craig Anderson wins a playoff game???

Wait, the Sens didn't win a single a back to back scenario all season? Would anyone give Brady Tkachuk an offer sheet? Who will Tkachuk's assistant captains? Injury to Thomas Chabot vs Winnipeg has a silver lining. It finally opens things up for JBD and Brannstrom. Nick Paul is up for the Masterton award. Jack Capuano to coach Team USA worlds. Is DJ Smith going to get an extension this summer? What's your most unpopular or controversial Ottawa Senators opinion/take?

Player profile on Josh Norris; Brady Tkachuk has only a few days left on his contract. How much money and term will he get in Ottawa? Mads Sogaard goes 2 and 0 on the weekend in his first Belleville action.

The good news? Matt Murray's game has returned to form. The bad? He's hurt again. If he's gone for the year, are your protecting him from Seattle now?

Victor Mete is fitting right in, getting number 3 defenceman ice time.

Shane Pinto and Alex Formenton are helping anchor a very effective PK.

Why is Josh Brown getting the love ahead of Jacob Bernard-Docker.

Which Senators would you choose for the World Hockey Championships?

This week, we discuss a pretty solid week for the Sens, including the bounce back of Matt Murray, the Hab-killing play of Drake Batherson and the slick NHL debut of Shane Pinto, who seems to be the complete package.

Was the team bad because Murray was struggling? Or was Murray bad because the team was struggling?

Centre ice depth...Pinto, Norris, Stutzle, Greig...Status of White and Tierney

Evaluating the current lineup – what you like/don't like?

The RFA Sweepstakes...Five guys, all making less than a million bucks, all RFA's. What will they get paid next year? Tkachuk, Batherson, Zub, Hogberg.

So who is earmarked as the Sens' backup goalie next year?

Post Game April 12: Sens Fall 3-2 to Winnipeg; JBD looks poised in his surprise Debut. When asked about the Matt Murray performance DJ Smith says "He was all right." Connor Brown and Nick Brown both snap their scoring run - Brown's record run is over and so is Paul's goal scoring slump. Sens didn't cash in on some great chances.

Bonus episode of the Sens Nation Podcast as we tackle tonight's 4-2 victory and what the Sens did at the deadline and with the waiver wire.

Sens lose 4 straight, now second last overall, 4 points up on Buffalo. We also discuss Saturday's 6-5 loss in Toronto; Monday's NHL trade deadline; most memorable Senator deadline day deals from the past 20 years; Connor Brown's team record 7 game goal scoring streak; a new poll on what people think of Thomas Chabot's season so far; and Shane Pinto loses to Cole Caufield for the Hobey Baker award.

We discuss the Sens 6-3 win in Montreal. Dadonov and Anisimov catch fire. Tkachuk takes on Shea Weber. Connor Brown is a PK beast. Artum Zub flashes his physical play. Sens sign North Dakota duo…Shane Pinto and Jacob Bernard-Docker who will both report to Ottawa…We discuss expectations…Who would you pair Bernard-Docker with out of the gate?

We're both old enough to be Jake Sanderson's dad. If he were your son, what would you have told him to do? We discuss Craig Button's top 5 Sens prospects. Igor Sokolov hat trick today in Belleville win. Christian Wolanin is traded to LA for Michael Amadio.

Today we discuss the Sens' handling of Christian Wolanin. Filip Gustavsson got his first NHL win this week and Calgary tried to make off with the game puck afterward. DJ Smith defends Thomas Chabot's crazy big minutes and doesn't sound too confident in the rest of his D group. 20 of the Sens 28 points have come at home. Why so bad on the road? Evgenii Dadonov's struggles: How long do you stay patient? Changes to the draft lottery don't go far enough. Is tanking really an issue? And the curious case of referee Tim Peel who got fired by the NHL this week.

This week, Sens goalie Joey Daccord got an emotional, exciting first victory then suffered a season ending injury. Why can't we have nice things?

Acquiring goalie Anton Forsberg went from being an insurance policy to being a necessity.

We discuss some of the roster shuffling, including Brannstrom heading for Belleville.

A North Dakota update including a scary looking injury to Jacob Bernard-Docker who had to miss the club's NCHC championship game.

Breaking Down Sens D-Zone and Breakout Passes to Dangerous Areas.

We review the last 7 days in Sens land that saw Ottawa go 1 and 3...again. We discuss DJ Smith's job performance through 100 career games and his handling of Matt Murray and the roster. Why do Matt Peca, Clark Bishop and Michael Haley get NHL looks but not Alex Formenton? Are there any 2021 Senator free agents you'd like to see return to Ottawa this fall? Listener questions and more.

The Sens are 1-3 in the 4 games since our last show.
Matt Murray lost 2 of his 3 starts, and was chased from the game in both.
With or without the puck, the Sens are struggling in their own end
Why isn't Thomas Chabot improving defensively?
Ryan Dzingel's debut. DJ Smith called him the team's best player in the game.
North Dakota plays their final regular season game this week. Will any of the North Dakota Fab Four help this year?
Gregg is done with talking about Logan Brown and invokes the No Logan clause in his contract.
Sens get another coach fired? Geoff Ward out, Darryl Sutter in.
Passing of Walter Gretzky.
and much more!

We wrap up the Sens week that was, including their most recent game, a 6-3 loss to Calgary.

Drake Batherson is getting close to Sens record territory with a 5 game goal streak. Only 4 Senators have longer streaks.

The Battle of the Tkachuks hasn't really been a battle at all.

Is it time to try Stutzle at centre?

Ryan Dzingel is now out of quarantine. He's still only 28. Can he be the 26 goal man he was two years ago? Will he be here beyond the deadline?

The majority of fans we polled don't want Erik Karlsson's number 65 retired.

A few thoughts on the passing this week of our media colleague Brian Fraser.

Batherson scores a beauty on a nice solo effort. Connor Brown must lead the NHL in breakaways! We discuss a wild 3 on 3 overtime. A couple of good bounces go the Sens way. Why was the GM so unemotional when the winning goal was scored? And much more as we break down Game #20, Ottawa 3-2 win over the Habs in OT>.

Reviewing 3 games vs Leafs including the 7-3 loss. Matt Murray says ,“This one's on me.”

DJ Smith talks about the loss. Smith also says Mike Reilly has been “our best defenceman the last few weeks” Thomas Chabot dinged up...is he playing too much? Christian Wolanin replaced him and we're getting a little concerned about Wolly. Connor Brown with Norris and Tkachuk? Sens are 1st and 3rd in rookie scoring. Logan Brown plays two AHL games, struggles, gets hurt and now the B-Sens are off for 11 days.

Should the Sens take a run at Jack Eichel, who's apparently on the trade block?

Sens played well but the offence went dry again. Lots of deadly chances for the Sens while keeping the leafs snipers generally underwraps. The Leafs just got one extra bounce tonight.

After that 11 goal outburst on Monday night, both teams clamped down a little tonight.

Has there ever been a better Sens comeback than that? Down 5-1, with 21 minutes left, the Sens Shocking Comeback Win in Toronto; Dadonov Ties AND Wins it.

The Sens improve to 3-12-1, beating the Jets 2-1. Brady Tkachuk scores late to give Ottawa the win.

With Matt Murray injured, Marcus Hogberg, who's been struggling badly this season, has a great game.

Dadonov and White are starting to click.

Comments from coach DJ Smith.

Ryan Dzingel returns, traded to Ottawa today for Alex Galchenyuk and Cedric Paquette.

Our special guest is Brent Wallace.

Thoughts on Sens at Winnipeg Thursday night...After an outstanding first period, the Sens lose 5-1... Is fragile the right word for this team? Matt Murray injured...leaves after the 2nd period. Thoughts on Hogberg's play and how the Sens proceed if Murray is out. We bicker a little over whether Logan Brown should be in Ottawa or not.

We discuss Pierre Dorion's comments that "Older bodies sometimes need more time to get going."

Belleville opens season tonight...4 games in Laval. NHL trade deadline is 2 months from today. Sens have Winnipeg tomorrow then 3 in Toronto this week...then 2 vs Montreal. Are there any wins to be had there?

Sens outshoot Edmonton 42-22 and shut down McDavid and Draisaitl but lose again to the Oilers. Brown and Dadonov score for Ottawa but goaltending was poor in this one.

Why are the Sens running a 1-3-1 without one timer options (wingers on their normal side)
Dadonov --- has the dam broken for him?
Mike Reilly another decent game???
DJ getting impatient with Batherson, Norris?

Next game is Thursday night 8pm in Winnipeg. Our next episode will be Friday, with special guest longtime Sens on TSN host Brent Wallace

Sens fall to 2-10-1. They continue to improve but there's still a lot of work left to do. Brutal call on Colin White at the end of the game. He's cross checked hard into the post and the refs insist he knocked the net off on purpose, WITH AN EMPTY NET AND THE SENS IN POSSESSION OF THE PUCK??? Evgenii Dadonov gets off the schneid...kind of... Amazing pass by Tkachuk..shouldn't that be an assist? What happened on the Draisaitl and Ennis goals...? 2 fights in the first 2 minutes Brannstrom some tough moments Artem Zub is steady Head coach DJ Smith comments.

Something new: The Sens 2-1 loss to Montreal.

Matt Murray is a game star again...goaltending gives you a chance.

Colin White had the only Ottawa goal.

Other teams continue to be very physical with Tim Stützle.….lots of "welcome to the NHL" moments

We review the stats sheet - the power play struggled but face-offs continue to improve.

Suspension for Gudbranson on the way?

We hear from DJ Smith

and replying to YOUR Twitter replies...

The Sens win 3-2 over Montreal. We discuss the performances of Tim Stutzle, Matt Murray and Erik Brannstrom.

Nick Paul came to the defence of Thomas Chabot who got hit with a clean but very hard check. Are you a fan of that or not?

Should Stutzle move to centre now?

Braydon Coburn was placed on waivers. What does DJ Smith see in Mike Reilly?

Calling a time out when you're up by a goal and about to enjoy a 5 on 3 with 25 seconds left??

We explain the drop pass on power play and why it's effective.

Steve has been preaching patience but, as good as the Sens excuses are, the team has now had enough preparation...the excuses end today.

DJ Smith says if the Sens keep playing like that the wins will come. Is he right?

Sens fans want to play more kids? So why aren't they?

Sens most pleasant surprise: Nick Paul or Nikita Zaitsev?

Is Colin White back in D.J. Smith's good books?

Concerns and Matt Murray and Evgenii Dadonov, two players who are here to stay.

Why did they trade Christian Jaros?

Pierre Dorion's pro scouting and trading ability isn't as poor as some think.

The Sens finish up their opening home stand with a 4-1 loss to Winnipeg. Not a good performance.

Colin White remains a conundrum. First rounder; young; big, long term contract...but he doesn't deserve top 6 minutes right now.

DJ Smith wants White to work on a few things. NINE things!

What's the latest on Tim Stützle? What's gotten into Nikita Zaitsev? Could Artem Zub add some more Russian magic to the blue line on the trip? He and Christian Wolanin will both get in at some point on this trip.

Thomas Chabot had a fine home stand but closed with one of the worst defensive games of his young career.

We discuss lineup possibilities and expectations for the road trip.

Here's the lineup from Thursday's game:

Tkachuk-Norris-Batherson

Galchenyuk-Stepan-Dadonov

Paul-Tierney-CBrown

Paquette-White-Watson

Chabot-Gudbranson

Rielly-Zaitsev

Coburn-JBrown

Murray

Hogberg

After 10 months, the Sens are finally back in action, with two games against the Leafs and three against the Jets.

Why has Colin White's stock fallen? Or has it fallen at all? Maybe just sending a message? White doesn't seem fazed and talks about the kind of training camp he had.

After failing to make the team, Gregg thinks Logan Brown will now be traded.

We look at the opening weekend roster and line matchups.

Bidding farewell to Balcers and Lajoie.

What's the startegy with the taxi squad choices?

2 prospects who really left an impression on Pierre Dorion.

Steve is disappointed the NHL will go back to their old divisional set up after this year. It's not about being all-Canadian. The all-divisional play is the key to more consistent entertainment for fans.

COMING UP TODAY

THE FINAL ROSTER IS SET AND THERE ARE SURPRISES.

PLAYERS ON TAXI SQUAD RIGHT NOW WERE THE PLAYERS THAT WERE REALLY CLOSE TO MAKING OUR TEAM. THE ONES THAT WORKED THE HARDEST THROUGH CAMP

EXCEPTION IS ERIK BRANNSTROM, ONE ICE TIME

BEST CAMP EVER

CAN'T SHOW UP OUT OF SHAPE WITH DJ SMITH…HARD ASS FOR FITNESS….

ANISMOV: 11 POUNDS LOTS OF BODY FAT…

ANISIMOV AND NORRIS IN, BROWN AND WHITE OUT

STUTZLE ADJUSTMENT - HOW LONG BEFORE HE SHAKES OFF THE NERVOUS KID AND STARTS MAKING AN IMPACT…TAKE IT GAME BY GAME

WHY IS COLIN WHITE A BUBBLE GUY - SOLID NHL PLAYER, CAME TO CAMP, MUCH STRONGER, CREATE INTERNAL COMPETITION

LOGAN BROWN: 2ND BEST POWER PLAY GUY, HAS TO BETTER 5 ON 5 AND ROUND OUT HIS GAME

REALLY CLOSE TO MAKING IT …WORKED HARDEST THROUGH CAMP, EXCEPT FOR ERIK BRANNSTROM

BRANNSTROM, COVID ON PROTOCOLS SLOWED HIM. DOWN

PROSPECTS/KIDS WHO LEFT A MARK…..PARKER KELLY, BIGGEST HEART….BOTHERED GUYS,,,FINISHES CHECK…GOOD SKATER…EGOR SOKOLOV….

INTENSITY

BEST PLAYOFFS EVER

Toronto Montreal 5-4 in overtime

Dorion on Logan brown: he's close

Dj smith: No exhibition games affected several players.

Logan brown, ARTEM ZU

What would make a successful season?

Ian Mendes joins us and talks about leaving TSN 1200 to cover the Sens for the Athletic. Sens and Leafs get provincial approval to host NHL games this season. World Junior: Tim Stuetzle's performance; NHL projections for Stuetzle and Jake Sanderson. Is Sanderson a future #1 defenceman? Sens camp: Challenges of evaluating and making cuts without exhibition games or fans? With so many veterans (all on one way deals) will the best players truly play over younger guys? Sens leadership group is Tkachuk Chabot and Gudbranson. Is this the year former first rounder centremen Colin White and Logan Brown begin to shine?

Derek Stepan talks about his reaction when he learned he was coning to Ottawa. The Sens also acquire Braydon Coburn and Cedric Paquette from Tampa for the rights to Anders Nilsson and Marian Gaborik. Tim Stützle signs his entry level contract with Ottawa. Former Senators Craig Anderson and Mike Hoffman sign on for new NHL opportunities. We also discuss the NHL's return to play and how the Senators will handle their taxi squad this season.

Coming up today…an all canadian NHL division could be in jeopardy…we’ll tell you why
Anthony Duclair finally finds a new NHL home, but misses a great opportunity in Ottawa
Another edition of "Dissecting Dorion!" We dissect the GM's comments as he updates the state of the hockey union in Ottawa.
Check us out at sensnationhockey.com please consider subscribing to the show and sharing it with other Sens fans who might enjoy it.
As Canadian provincial health officials do their due diligence (drag their feet), an All-Canadian division could be in jeopardy...
Hub or make canadian teams play in American hub cities…like the raptors are…
public safety first…not pro hockey.
Is Jan 13th really a slam dunk for a start date to the regular season?
Dorion says he has no update on Anders Nilsson.
No. 3 pick Tim Stuetzle to join #Sens after world juniors.

Best Ottawa Senators performances for Canada at the world juniors. This is the article Steve wrote for Faces Magazine. . https://facesmag.ca/ottawa-senators-best-performances-at-the-world-junior-hockey-championships/ * Hamburglar finds a job. https://www.tsn.ca/minnesota-wild-sign-g-andrew-hammond-alex-stalock-out-indefinitely-1.1564936 * North Dakota is 5-2-1... Shane Pinto has 12 pts in 8 games...2 more games before Christmas break * Henrik Lundqvist will sit out year with heart trouble * Sens birthdays….Mikkel Boedker 31. Good ol' Cory Conacher 31. Max Verroneau 25.

NHL reportedly going with 56 games. Two sides remain focused on Dec 31 camp start for non-playoff teams. Jan 3rd camp start for the rest of the league. Jan 13th start to 2020-2021 regular season.

Owners tried to circle back on the deal, asking the players to defer a bigger chunk of their salaries and then also dump more money into an escrow account.

Realignment will feature an all Canadian division

Now that the league’s financial differences have been squared away, the fate of the new season probably rests mostly with public health officials.

The big challenge for Ottawa will be getting everyone on the same page. Returning players will need a refresher course and there could be as many as 13 players who weren’t full-time members of the club last season.

Two-thirds of the league’s owners must approve it and that’s the one possible internal roadblock: owners with cash flow troubles, who aren’t willing to weather this storm. Their arenas will be empty (or mostly empty) for every home game and now there’s no financial help coming from the players’ side. Sure, the NHL has an excellent TV deal, at least by its standards. But it’s not the NFL, which has TV money to burn and doesn’t need to actually sell tickets to turn a profit. On its own, the NHL’s TV arrangement simply doesn’t inject enough revenue for every owner to pay all their bills. So, there will absolutely be some teams who vote not to play this season at all. Are there more than ten teams like that? We’ll find out soon enough.

NHL realignment

“Thomas Chabot and Brady Tkachuk both asked if they could be part of the Belleville, which no one knows about, and that just shows how much they’re invested in the organization,” said Dorion in an interview with the Ottawa Sun Thursday. “We didn’t think we should just parachute people in, either. Both guys wanted to play for Belleville at the end of the year.

“It just tells what kind of younger, character people we have up here and what could have been with Belleville.”

NHL.com's Top 5 Sens prospects.

Top 5 prospects. 1. Stuetzle 2. Brannstrom 3. Norris 4. Formenton 5. Sanderson

Right order?

Anyone missing…Logan Brown, Igor Sokolov, Shane Pinto, Lassi Thomson, Jacob Bernard-Docker, Joey Daccord, Filip Gustavsson, Vitaly Abramov, Rudolfs Balcers?

The NHL is investigating selling ads on players' helmets.

Daniel Alfredsson wanted to coach Team Sweden? He obviously wants to stay involved in hockey. So where are the Senators? Why won't they repair this relationship?

City of Belleville extends free rent period to end of 2021 and extends deal until 2027

Sens alumni Birthdays

When will the Sens play their next game? Senators Franchise Turns 30. A Good Start for North Dakota (South Ottawa). Jacob Bernard-Docker takes a knee during the anthem. Team Canada won't have Alexis Lafreniere and we don't blame the Rangers for making that decision. Is Ottawa truly the worst team in this proposed all-Canadian division next season? Sens trivia and Sens alumni birthdays. Steve has a great hockey discovery as he cleans out his childhood home.

Is Erik Gudbranson a one year fill-in, or could he be Marc Methot 2.0?

NHL.com projects Brady Tkachuk to be the league's top breakout player for the 2021 season.

Are NHL pests really on the way out? Spoiler: Not a chance.

There appears to be nothing not to like about Tim Stützle.

Is Erik Karlsson already hall of fame worthy or is there more to be done?

Sens alumni birthdays.

And Gregg updates us on his team - the mighty Slave Lake Ice Dogs.

This week we discuss Eugene Melnyk's rebuild comments on a Toronto-based podcast. We have a look at the goalie depth chart, based on goalie coach Pierre Groulx's comments in the Ottawa Sun this week. The news on Anders Nilsson is not good. We review Wayne Scanlan's Sportsnet article on six Sens prospects who are off to great starts. Egor Sokolov becomes the first Sens 2020 draft pick to sign his entry level deal. Kinda weird, considering he was the 5th guy selected by Ottawa this year. And we have Sens alumni birthdays and a little trivia.

When will season and Sens camp begin?

What’s going on with Tim Stuetzle? Hand injury? When will he sign?

Bobby Ryan says his buy out was a complete shock.

Rudolfs Balcers and Filip Chlapik both have to clear waivers. Logan Brown and Drake Batherson do not. How does that affect things?

Christian Jaros re-signs. Will he be in the mix? Who should play the right side with Thomas Chabot?

Gregg re-joins the coach ranks...a long way from home.

Sens Sign Alex Galcheynuk: Good Decision or Not? Gregg doesn't like it. Steve thinks differently.

Will this be Logan Brown's Final Chance to Shine? After acquiring Galceynuk and re-signing Christ Tierney, how Many NHL openings do the Sens Actually Have?

The Sens have lots of prospects at centre ice, but not a lot of proven NHL-level talent...yet.

Is Tim Stuetzle going to stay at home in Germany for another season?

At what age do you start worrying that a player may never develop into what you thought he would?

We touch on the Corey Perry talk. But not for very long.

Harsh justice for an NHL draft pick for something he did at age 14.

Today on the show we're joined by ex-Ottawa Senator and American Hockey League Hall of Famer, Brad Smyth!

Brad gives us his take on the Sens' off-season so far, including the new stuff like Connor Brown's re-signing, avoiding arbitration with a 3-year contract AAV of $3.6 million.

Sens first-rounder Tim Stützle - taken third overall - was drafted out of the German pro hockey league. Brad played in that league and gives us some interesting background on whether it's any good or not.

Brad also gives us his take on Matt Murray, Evgenni Dadonov, Cody Ceci, Joe Thornton and much more!

Sens sign Dadonov

Sens re-sign Matt Murray

Sens acquire Austin Watson, will wear 16 to honour Brian McGrattan

Sens re-sign Nick Paul

Arb schedule: October 22-Connor Brown; November 7-Christian Jaros; November 8-Chris Tierney

Melnyk says sens will be a cup winner within 4 years

As part of COVID measures, looks like Canadian teams will play in the same division next season

Melnyk suing Rick Gibbons

Stuetzle breaks his hand

Sens asking around about Alex Galchynuk

Borowiecki signs with Nashville, Turris in Edmonton, Ryan in Detroit

We discuss the Senators 2020 Draft performance, getting Tim Stuetzle, Jake Sanderson and Ridly Greig in round one. We get into the acquiring and signing of Matt Murray, Ottawa's new number one goalie for the next 4 years. And the surprise dismissal of all-star Anthony Duclair who did not receive a qualifying offer he was happy with. The Sens said they made a substantial offer.

Closing Out the Draft Hype, Steve makes his official prediction on what the Sens will do a #3 and #5.

Sens Make a Trade with Florida for Josh Brown, another right shot defenceman. Will there be other Sens deals in the next few days?

Now that the Sens have bought out Bobby Ryan, how in the world will they get to the salary cap floor?

Perhaps a well paid veteran goalie on a short term UFA deal might provide the answer. There are many UFA goalies out there this off-season who might not have many decent options.

Steve has seen the Sens New Black Uniforms and provides a full description.

In this episode, we're joined by Scott Wheeler. Scott covers the NHL Draft and NHL prospects for The Athletic and he's got some rankings I think will surprise you.

Pierre Dorion meets with the media and announces Craig Anderson's career in Ottawa is officially over. He also thanked Marc Borowiecki expecting him to test the free agent waters.

Goaltending is a concern since Anders Nilsson remains a question mark health wise.

JG Pageau about to join his ex-Sens teammate Derrick Brassard as part owner of the Gatineau Olympiques.

The new Sens logo is out. They went back to the old 2D. Shocker.

Today we discuss what the Senators might do in the first round of the upcoming draft with Grant McCagg from Recrutes.ca. We discuss TSN's report this week on the top 10 Senators prospects. DJ Smith says the Sens may go without a captain once again. Brady Tkachuk turning 21 this week highlights our Sens birthday reel.

Bobby Ryan is your 2020 NHL Masterton winner
great story...hat trick game...

Marc Borowiecki's days as an Ottawa Senator are done. Sens don't appear to be bringing back their top goal scoring defenceman.

The NHL reportedly gets involved to get the Sens coaches paid properly
After seeing their pay reduced by 50 per cent – nearly twice more than the next-highest reduction in the league – the Ottawa Senators’ coaching staff appealed to the NHL for relief.

The Sens are keen on goalie Matt Murray, according to TSN. We discuss who we might deal for Murray in our first visit to the Sens Nation Trade Lab.

Is it a good idea? He's only under club control for one more year. A two time Cup winner on an offensive team. Murray didn't benefit from a 1990's New Jersey Devils shutdown style of play. Murray got it done. A 937 save percentage during the last Cup run.

Jacques Martin joins the New York Rangers...Such a great pickup.
Martin spent 17 years as a head coach for the St. Louis Blues, Ottawa Senators, Florida and Montreal. 12 years as an assistant in Chicago, Quebec, Colorado and Pittsburgh. David Quinn the current head coach has been an NHL coach for 2 years.

Does the game pass coaches by?

Zdeno Chara wants to return to Boston

Still no deal for Borowiecki.

Sens Alumni Birthdays this week:

Alex Chiasson 30

Johnny Oduya 39

Jesse Winchester 37

Nate Thompson 36

The NHL Shuts Down Playoffs for Two Days to Support BLM; Kevin Bieksa is a Rising Star at HNIC. Big money players with a cap hit of over $10 M are absent from the playoffs. The Leafs get their first-rounder back. The Sens first-round pick acquired from the Islanders continues to worsen.

Should the Sens deal the third and fifth picks overall for number one?
Is Mark Borowiecki finished in Ottawa?
Are you happy with the Sens goaltending depth or should the Sens go goalie shopping?
The Passing of an NHL legend.
Brendan Gallagher has a broken jaw. Should the suspension have been longer than one game?

Coming up today...Former Senator Todd White jumps in with us.

NHL Playoff round-up...Thoughts on: the bubble, no fans, the format, and 6 games per day? Do we like the TV presentation with fake audio and tarped-up stands?

Who will pull off the biggest upset of the play-in round?

The lottery is Monday: Cheering for Leafs or Habs because of Lafreniere?

The 2 big hits on Mark Schiefele and Jake Muzzin

Whitey's take on the NHL draft lottery and what the Sens will do with #3 and #5.

Whitey wore the 2D uniforms...does he want them to make a comeback?

Whitey Trivia

Episode 22: Review Sens who wore 22

Todd White played 4 seasons with the Ottawa Senators. A true local....he grew up in Ottawa and makes his home here too...he scored 144 points in 230 games with the Sens and he makes his Sens nation debut today.

Episode 22...reviewing sens who wore 22.

Norm Maciver 1993-1995
Doug Smail 1993
Antti Tormanen 1996
Jamie Rivers 2001-2002
Phil Varone 2016

Famous Whiteys.

Despite being a fairly common name, only 5 guys in the last 40 years have played 200 NHL games and had the surname White.

Colin White - sens
Colin White former Hull Olympique - a tough guy in reverse.
Ian White Leafs
Peter White 1988 256pts for Pembroke Lumber Kings 90 goals 136 assists
Ryan White started the amazing Sens Habs playoff brawl...started it but didn't finish it very well

We Discuss the name, logo and uniform of the Seattle Kraken, the NHL's 32nd team.

The Senators have so much salary cap room but don't hold your breath on them making deals. In fact, they may have to make some tough calls on their own free agents.

Steve says Kings GM Rob Blake, who holds the #2 pick, Rob Blake sounds like a Byfield guy.

Sens birthdays.

Trivia: How many Sens can you name who wore the number 21? Hint: there are 13 of them.

We get Ian's take on the NHL draft lottery nonsense and how should they decide the draft order?

Who will the Sens take in the draft?

Is D.J. Smith the right kind of coach for this group?

Sens new uniforms. Does everyone want the old 2D logo? Or is it a loud minority on social media.

Bobby Ryan is a finalist for the Masterton.

Fired up for playoffs? 24 teams in the playoffs....the new normal?

Playoffs! Are you looking forward to it? Do you like 24 teams getting in? Will it work? What are the challenges?

If history is any indication, you'd BETTER get off to a good start in a best of 5 format. Should the Sens get some action in a consolation tournament?

We have actual dates for a return to hockey! But will COVID truly allow the NHL to finish what is starts?

The Sens have some good prospects in goal, but no sure things. Could Robin Lehner be the answer?

In 1996, the Sens obviously didn't know what they had in Pavol Demitra but Peter Stastny says he did. Or did he really..?

Signing Brady Tkachuk. You can pay him now or your can pay him later.

Will the freedom to sign in Europe and return for the 2020-21 season have any effect on Sens free agents?

In a ranking of NHL arenas in a 31 team league, the CTC somehow finished 32nd???

Our best guess on what the top 5 NHL draft picks will be...most importantly which two players the Sens may get. Will the Russian goalie be in play? Historically, how have other teams done when they had 3 first-round draft picks in the same draft? Former Senator GM's Rick Dudley (Carolina) and Randy Sexton (Buffalo) both recently parted company with their organizations. Should the Sens kick the tires on hiring them? Sens alumni birthdays bring back a very special memory for Sens fans. Do-do-do-do-do you remember it?

We Rage About the NHL Draft Lottery Process; Sens Get the #3 and the #5 Picks and Alexis Lafreniere Goes to UNKNOWN??!! WHAT KIND OF SYSTEM IS THAT?

Daniel Alfredsson is overlooked for the Hockey Hall of Fame. It was shaping up to be such a good week too...

Is the Hall of Fame finally going to praise Alfie next week?

The Buffalo Sabres blow things up, firing the GM and about 20 other employees.

Things the Sens can do to win fans back.

Connor brown opens up on some things about the season.

That Sun story last week about Melnyk's organ donor charity? The paper has to issue corrections and an apology.

An Ottawa Senator from that magical 2017 playoff run retires from hockey.

Bobby Ryan is up for the Masterton award. His hat trick in February was one for the ages.

Chris Cuthbert called that game. He's moving from TSN to Sportsnet. He misses calling playoff games, which TSN won't have for at least 6 more years.

Sens part company with the Sens Foundation, citing mediocre donation percentages. Different standards for the owner's organ donation fund which, according to the Ottawa sun, made one million dollars in 2018 and only donated $5000 of it to the charity.

Graeme Nicholls joins for an interview. This week he started a crowdfunding campaign on twitter and raised more for organ donation in a few hours than Melnyk's charity raised in all of 2018.

Where are they now? Brandon Boechenski named Mayor of Grand Forks North Dakota this week.

Alumni birthdays and memories this week.

Rob Ray 52, Jason Spezza is 37, Wade Redden 43

Sens centreman Jack Adams would have been 126 this week.

Stanley Cup being the exception, should trophy names be updated after x amount of time goes by? Make the Jack Adams award the Scotty Bowman award? Make the Art Ross Trophy the Wayne Gretzky trophy? The Norris Trophy the Bobby Orr Trophy?

The Senators season is over.

The NHL draft lottery rules are out. We'll try and make sense of it, but we still have questions.

We sure played a lot of hockey this year to eliminate only 23 per cent of the teams. We'll give you our must-watch playoff series.

After two seasons without one, Sens head coach DJ Smith is now at least talking about naming a captain.

Chris Wideman signs on in the KHL. Did his gruesome hamstring injury affect his career or was he perhaps - with a nod to Dennis Green – not what we thought he was?

Josh Norris is the AHL rookie of the year. Will he be a Senator next season?

Sens alumni birthdays

Episode 14. Best number 14 of all time.

NHL MEMO that went out May 24th on the instructions for moving to Phase 2. It's voluntary and a maximum of six players will be allowed in club facilities at one time. The Sens season ends with 11 games left to play in the regular season...the NHL is moving on, focused now on a 24 team playoffs.

Buffalo, New Jersey, Anaheim, Los Angeles, San Jose and Detroit — also will join the Sens in the beginning what could be a very long offseason.

a 9 month off season?
Buffalo only 3pts out
Old guys not going to the playoffs struggling with long layoff? Ryan Miller, Craig anderson, ron hainsey, joe
Thornton, Dustin brown
Bobby Ryan almost 34...only 8 games in 13 months...

Review of DJ Smith's first year in the league...25-34-12...I have a 7 minute interview with smith

Belleville Senators awards.

Hubert Labrie is B-Sens defenceman of the year...? What does that say about the development of Lajoie and Jaros?

Will a professional 3 on 3 hockey league work? They now have coaches. Hall of famers.

Kunitz's Game 7 overtime goal that ripped our hearts out was 3 years ago today...

Kevin Mandolese quebec junior goalie of the year.

Steve is bullish on Marcus Hogberg getting the most starts for the Sens next season...Boedker signs on in Switzerland... Reviewing the Hoffman trade...

Birthdays in the past week, since we last talked...

Craig Anderson
Todd White
Jason York
Nikita Filatov
Artem Anisimov
Guillaume Latendresse

This is episode 13...lucky number 13...greatest Senator to wear number 13? Jamie Baker, Vinny Prospal or Nick Paul?

According to the Hockey News, if you re-drafted the 2018 draft, Brady Tkachuk's draft ranking would be the same. Agree or disagree?

Alfie scores in overtime! Today's the anniversary of the Sens' only Conference title. It also the 40th anniversary this week of Islanders' first Cup and the 25th anniversary of the final games ever played at Le Colisee and Boston Garden.

8 year UFA contracts are, more often than not, a bad idea.

Mark Stone was one of the few players to become better skaters while in the NHL. Most don't.

To prepare for the draft, Pierre Dorion begins player interviews with top prospects via Zoom. What's missing from the process when you don't speak in person?

One NHL player wonders, if they do resume play during COVID, "What if someone gets sick and dies?"

TSN rolls out another "All-Time" team. This time it's Team Canada. Eric Lindros, you're not invited.

We show our insanely wide range of TV knowledge from yesterday to today, going from Emergency! to Homeland.

Episode #11. Alfie is the best #11 of all time but can you name one of the 3 other players who wore 11 for the Sens?

The Sens all-time team: Steve wasn't a fan of the selection criteria that was used.

Vitaly Abramov will need to take a step forward this season. We're hoping he's not Corey Locke 2.0.

Artyom Zub is seen by the Hockey News as a Russian Olympic candidate, even if the NHL return there.

The 1987 Canada Cup final was televised on the weekend. We discuss that amazing tournament. Gregg was in the building that night and describes it. And why something was lost when it became the World Cup.

Plus the 50th anniversary of the Cup-winning goal by Bobby Orr, who's as great a guy as he was a player. That goal is often called the greatest NHL goal ever scored. Is it really?

Ontario letting its pro teams start training in small groups at club facilities, including the Sens. We'll discuss the latest we're hearing on the NHL draft and a return to play.

After weeks of speculation, Atryom Zub has officially signed on with the Ottawa Senators. What will Ottawa's blue line look like next season?

This week was the 3 year anniversary of JG Pageau's 4 goal game. We submit our top 5 most memorable Sens games.

Do current Senator players even care about the NHL draft?
The latest on the draft: According to a new NHL memo, the league may go with a system that will see the Sens picking no worse than 3rd and 4th.

We chime in on the results of a recent Ottawa Senators fan poll from The Athletic.

Sens alumni birthdays this week and, here in our 10th episode, how many Senators who wore number 10 can you name?

Getting to Know Anthony Duclair

Craig Anderson Sad He's Not Part of the Sens' Bright Future.

We get into some trivia during this week in Sens history. As in, what former Senator holds the record, playing for 12 NHL teams in his career? Mika Zibanejad and Marty Havlat both celebrated birthdays this week.

With Toronto getting a pro team, what does this mean for the immediate future of women's hockey, and will Toronto soon get a professional men's team? Hey-ohhhhh!

We'll be here all week. Try the veal.

Pierre Dorion addressed the media this week so we dissect what he had to say on various Senators issues in "Dissecting Dorion."

Two good Senators Prospects Sign, while two elite ones return to school.

Gregg coached Kevin Mandolese at U-17 camp a few years ago and gives us a sense of what Mandy is all about. Spoiler: Mandy came and he gave without taking.

Artyom Zub isn't a done deal, not yet.

We also discuss how every player develops differently and needs to be handled and coached differently.

Eugene Melnyk comes through again this week with COVID-19 aid.

Coming up this week…

Sunday April 12th is the 20th anniversary of the start of the Battle of Ontario. Shaun Van Allen played in that series for Ottawa and will join us to talk about it.

As we record this, today should have been the day of the draft lottery…so we bought a new draft lottery simulator which I now plan to burn. You’ll find out why. It couldn't have gone worse.

In our top 5 today…we examine the Senators top 5 first round draft picks.

Mark Kastelic comes from great NHL bloodlines as he signs this week with the Sens.

Sens radio colour analyst Gord Wilson joins us to talk about his positive COVID-19 diagnosis and the incredible phone call from a hockey legend he received out of the blue.

We talk (and dream) about the possibility of Ottawa getting Alexi Lafreniere first overall and his comments about the Sens this week. We'll also discuss:

The apparent signing of Russian defenceman Artyum Zub
What's up with Sens prospect Johnny Tychonick and why does he want out of North Dakota after two years?
Has Christian Jaros fallen out of favour with someone in the organization?
A first-class gesture and offer by Sens owner Eugene Melnyk
No shortage of health scares for people on this week's show. Gregg tells the story of being hospitalized this week.

2 Ottawa Senators test positive for Coronavirus

If the NHL season is over, a former Ottawa Senator will go down as the NHL’s goals per game leader. Right now it feels like a bad trade but only time will tell for sure. So we’ll look back at the Sens worst deals.

We all know how weird Tom Brady is going to look in a Tampa Bay Buccaneers uniform…Which former Ottawa Senator did you most hate seeing in a different uniform, looking all awkward and unfamiliar?

Four active Ottawa Senators celebrated birthdays this week. One former Senator is still active and a first-ballot hall of fame and also celebrated this week.

The Sens and the rest of the NHL are in shutdown mode. It's small potatoes, compared to what's going on in the rest of the world, but will the rest of the season be cancelled now?

If it's cancelled will they mess around with the NHL draft lottery rules?

It's the 5 year anniversary of the Hamburglar run.

20 year anniversary of start of the battle of Ontario. Will the Battle ever get that good again?

Sens Alumni birthdays this week

Will Greg Kennedy, our fearless co-host, be able to get back into Canada before we close up our borders.

TSN 1200's Steve Lloyd joins us this week as we record on site atr Barley Mow on Merivale in Ottawa.

JG Pageau returns to Ottawa as an Islander.

Christian Wolanin is finally back after a long shoulder rehab.

Should the Sens try and trade any of their first rounders?

We'll play Grade the Trade...Examing an Ottawa Senator trade of the past. Our subject: Mika Zibanejad.

Senators birthday club this week

Logan Brown's dad falls through the ice on his birthday

Maybe the highlight of the season? The Bobby Ryan hat trick Thursday

What is there best place right now for players like Drake Batherson and Josh Norris…the NHL or the AHL?

We tell you the full list of 20 defensemen who’ve played 200 games with the Senators.

What’s the best case scenario for the Sens draft this summer? We’ll give you a rough idea based on history.

What will the Sens opening night lineup look like this fall?

Obscure sens trivia is about a former Sens tough guy who was a world class enforcer but rarely played for Ottawa.

Big 3 birthdays this week? Volchenkov, McEachern and Loewen.

JG Pageau is traded to the Islanders on deadline day. The Sens get a first-rounder and a second-rounder in return. With Namestnikov, Ennis and DeMelo also gone, these could be some tough nights to close out this season. Pierre Dorion says he dreaded making the call to Pageau. We review Dorion's trade deadline history. Find out which Sens alumni are celebrating birthdays this week. We discuss Bobby Ryan's comeback attempt from some tough times off the ice.

A quick trailer for our podcast on the Ottawa Senators.