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Ottawa Senators Costly Tampa Bay Trip; The Goalie Decision; 4 Nations Faceoff
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
Josh Norris Back on Track? Ullmark Getting Close? Remembering Shawn Simpson
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ottawa Senators Nordiques-Gate, Weekend Warriors, Elias Pettersson Rumours
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 wee...
Senators Shut Out Twice in a Row, Injury Bug Runs Rampant, Sens Sign Sam Gagner
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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?...
Senators 2-0 Weekend; The Thriller Against Boston; Have They Turned the Corner NOW?
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Br...
Leevi-mania Continues; Return of Jakob Chychrun; Our Interview With Blake Montgomery
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plenty of Ottawa Senators news to talk about: Leevi Merilainen continues his shockingly excellent play. So what happens when Linus Ullmark gets back? ...
Leevi Merilainen Leads Senators To Back To Back Wins; Steve Staios Provides Mid-Season Update
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
Ridly Greig's New Four-Year Deal; Sens Pound Pittsburgh; Merilainen Thriving Early
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Hamonic Injured; Full Injury Update; Road Trip Almost Over
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ottawa Senators Finish 2024 Strongly; Can They Keep It Going in 2025?
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 tha...
The Ottawa Senators Hit The Christmas Break; Their Win Streak Ends; Linus Ullmark Injured
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 wi...
Ottawa Senators Win Streak Reaches Five; Linus Ullmark and a Bloodied Brady Tkachuk Shine Again
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
Ottawa Senators Win Three Straight For First Time All Season; Nine Game Road Trip Coming Up
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 k...
Michael Andlauer Unhappy With Brady Tkachuk Trade Talk Out of New York; The Pizza Line Reunion
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 discu...
Drake Batherson Joins Us, Yakemchuk Not Picked For World Juniors; The Pizza Line Reunion
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Sens Win Two Straight; Adam Gaudette Now Leads With 11 Goals
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 comi...
Emotional Damage! Sens Losing Slide Now Five And Counting
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Steve Staios Full State of the Union Address; Out Interview With Shane Pinto
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ear...
Goaltending Concerns AGAIN? Brutal Officiating at Carolina, David Perron Returns
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Linus Ullmark's disastrous outing against the Flyers creates goaltending concerns again. The Senators were victimized by horrible officiating at Carol...
Sens Blank Toronto 3-0, Nick Jensen Was a Great Pickup, Flyers Up Next
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 La...
Linus Ullmark Wins in Boston Homecoming; Big Night For Brady Tkachuk
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Sens Burned in Buffalo, Ullmark's Slow Start; Defining The Instigator Penalty
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ottawa Senator Captain Brady Tkachuk Ready To Make Changes To "The Old Me"
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
A Forsberg Shutout in Utah; Ullmark Is Still Out; Sens Prep For Vegas
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Sens Hold Off Tampa; Ullmark To Return For Road Trip
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Injuries ALREADY? Ullmark, Zub, and Greig All Miss Time as Sens Start Season at 2-2
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Senators Win Their Season Opener and Now Off To Montreal
12 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
FOUR MORE YEARS: Linus Ullmark Signs a Four-Year Extension in Ottawa
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Yakemchuk Returns to Junior; Shane Pinto's Great Expectations
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Senators have settled on their final roster but are well-positioned for tinkering without concern about waivers. Carter Yakemchuk returns to junio...
The Ottawa Senators Unveil Their 2024-25 Roster
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Senators appear to be opening the season with forward Zack Ostapchuk and defenceman Carter Yakemchuk on the roster. Zack MacEwen will also be ther...
Sens Win a Feisty Game in Montreal; Some Injury Concerns; Yakemchuk Continues to Impress
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 assis...
Sens Sloppy in Sudbury; Travis Green Makes 20 Cuts; Does Gaudette Have Inside Track on Last Forward Job?
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Senators Enjoy a Pre-Season Sweep of the Leafs; Ridly Greig Gets Injured
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Za...
Sens Win Wild Pre-Season Opener 6-5 in Toronto; Yakemchuk Scores Gorgeous OT Winner
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Michael Andlauer Talks About Downtown Arena Deal; Sens Preseason Underway
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On his first anniversary as owner, Michael Andlauer talks about the Sens new downtown arena deal. The Sens preseason is underway with two games agains...
Sens Prospects Get Clobbered in Buffalo; Main Training Camp Starts This Week
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Stephe...
Chabot and Stutzle Both at Full Health; Sens Announce Roster For Prospects Challenge
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Sens Sign 38 Year Old Ex-Leaf; Ullmark and Staios Meet the Media
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 defenc...
Sens Sign Nick Cousins; The Tragic Death of Johnny Gaudreau
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Johnn...
Our Special Guest is Former Ottawa Senator Mark Borowiecki
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
New Job for Sens Play by Play Man; Remembering the Sens Only Offer Sheet; Will Linus Ullmark Re-Sign?
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 u...
Spezza is a General Manager; Edmonton Trades Cody Ceci
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 retirem...
Sens Winger Drake Batherson Updates His Summer and Shares Thoughts on Team Changes
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Michael Andlauer's Comments on the State of Arena Talks; Shane Pinto's Improved Mindset
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
Erik Brannstrom May Be in Tough for an NHL Job in Colorado; Free Agents Who Might Upgrade Bottom Pairing D
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After Monday's signing of Oliver Kylington, Former Senator Erik Brannstrom may have his hands full landing an NHL job on Colorado's crowded bl...
Senators Hire Ian Mendes; Colin White's NHL Days Appear to Be Over; Draft Regrets, We've Had a Few
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
Stutzle's Injuries and Drop Off; Nick Jensen is Squeaky Clean; Passing of Former Coach Bob Jones
27 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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-no...
Top 5 Reasons for Optimism in Ottawa This Season
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, bu...
Our Special Guest is Former Ottawa Senator Centre Kyle Turris
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Three Ottawa Senators Who Desperately Need a Return to Health (and Form)
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Outgoing Ottawa Senators Say Changes This Season Were...a Distraction?
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jakob Chychrun and Joonas Korpisalo discuss distractions in Ottawa, partially blaming them for the team's troubles last season. Mathieu Joseph reu...
Big Trades and Big Signings: Chychrun, Joseph, Brannstrom, and Kelly Are All Gone
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ottawa Giants: The Sens Draft Carter Yakemchuk and Some Other Large Prospects
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After months of speculation about who they'll take, the Ottawa Senators draft Calgary hitmen defenceman Carter Yakemchuk seventh overall. Right sh...
Linus Ullmark is Officially a Senator, Staios Shoots Down Chabot Trade Rumours; Florida Wins the Cup
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Sens Reportedly Targeting Ullmark; A Deal with Flyers Brewing? Who Should the Sens Pick 7th Overall?
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Guy Boucher Out in Toronto; Poulin Provides Updates; Loads of News in Belleville
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. A...
Former Senator Brad Smyth Shares His View on Coaching Changes and Off-Season Needs
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Alfie Returns; Would the Sens Move Mathieu Joseph? Are They Interested in Trevor Zegras?
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are the Senators trying to move winger Mathieu Joseph before the NHL draft? If so, why? The Senators have also reportedly expressed some interest Anah...
2024 Cup Final is Set; Sens Assistant Coaching Changes
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 chanc...
Senators Assistant Coach News; Top 10 Players Ever to Come Out of Ottawa
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Senators move closer to assistant coach decisions. Another top Belleville Senators defenceman heads back to Europe. Former Senator Luke Richardson ent...
Smashing Tkachuk Trade Rumours; Future of Claude Giroux; Last 10 Years of First Rounders
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ente...
Assessing the Current Forwards; Looking Back at Failed Rebuild Trades; Trade Speculation: Ehlers for Chychrun?
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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-seas...
Michael Andlauer Defines "Best in Class," Travis Green Wasn't a Cheap Hire
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Andlauer defines best in class, and says Travis Green wasn't a cheap hire. Defining accountability. Lassi Thomson's days in Ottawa are...
Our Reaction to the Senators Officially Hiring Travis Green as Head Coach
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 pu...
The Athletic's Ian Mendes Joins Us; Blue Team Elimination Watch; State of the Sens
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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're Joined by Drake Batherson; The Latest on the Senators Coaching Search; Chabot Reportedly Needs Surgery
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the latest on the Senators' coaching search, including the notion of two excellent coaches who are currently employed. We talk about Th...
Berube Watch; Methot Says Sens Aren't Close; Passing of Bob Cole
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
GM Steve Staios and His Year-Ender; Chychrun vs Chabot; Lindy Ruff Lands Back in Buffalo
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We get into the discussion points from GM Steve Staios' end-of-the-year press conference; When considering Chychrun vs Chabot, did Chychrun just d...
Tkachuk "Sick and Tired of Losing," Chychrun Sounds Luke Warm on Going Long-Term in Ottawa
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ch...
Stutzle Still Out; Hab Fan Invasion for Sens Home Finale; Silfverberg Retires
13 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 do...
Who Are the Sens' Untouchables? Sens Fire Head Pro Scout; Bobby Ryan Podcast Drama
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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?...
Former Sens Captain Laurie Boschman on the State of the Sens; Playing With Gretzky in His Prime; Concussions in Hockey
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Solving the Blackhawks; Are Korpisalo and Forsberg Good Again? Ottawa Reconnects With Alexandre Daigle
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Sens Remain Streaky; Korpisalo, Batherson, Crookshank Trend Upward
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. Wh...
Mark Kastelic Joins Us; Staios Says Expectations Were "Debilitating, "Stephen Halliday Signs,
23 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show: Sens Back in Losing Slide Staios Calls Expectations "Debilitating for Us" D Soft in front of Ottawa's net Opposing ...
Roster Definitely Needs Changes; Tkachuk Hits 30 Goals Again; NHL GM Meetings
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Claude's Giroux's Walk-off Slapshot; Ostapchuk Looks Good; Erik Karlsson Chirps Canadian Media
16 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Norris Has Season Ending Surgery; More Erik Karlsson to Ottawa Speculation
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the Sens' seven-game slide, Josh Norris's season-ending surgery, Elliotte Friedman talking up Erik Karlsson to Ottawa again. What w...
Sens Trade Deadline "News," Tarasenko Out, Katchouk In
09 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Staios gets little done at the trade deadline, hopes trade discussions have laid ground work for deals this summer. Vladimir Tarasenko is traded...
319: Sens Have Taken Big Step Backward This Year; Tarasenko's Final Days; Pinto's Next Deal
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
318: Sens Outshot 20-0? Jacques Martin Confirms He Won't Be Back as Coach Next Season
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
317: Why the Senators Second Half Surge is Different Than Previous Seasons
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
316: Which Long Term Senator Contracts Will Age Best? Which Ones Are Concerning?
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 mo...
315: Sens Lose to Anaheim and Chicago? Changes Have to Be Coming
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Sens lose to 30th place Anaheim and 32nd place Chicago. We discuss the changes that are needed to address team shortcomings.
314: The Code in Hockey; Our Guest is Drake Batherson
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ridly Greig in Leafs Kitchen; Rielly appealing his suspension; "The Code" in Hockey is often over-sensitive and selective, and our guest is ...
313: Future of Senators Radio; Jake Sanderson is Still Hurt; Tarasenko's Days in Ottawa are Probably Numbered
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Sand...
312: A New NHL Job for DJ Smith; Tkachuk Still Optimistic; Sens at 2026 Olympics
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
311: Sens-Wings May Get Spicy; Rourke Chartier Goes on Waivers
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Senators rally to beat Nashville. Will there be bad blood in Detroit? Senators place Rourke Chartier on waivers. What's next? Would the Senators g...
310: GM Steve Staios on Trade Talks; The Coaching Search; Tarasenko's Future
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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; an...
309: Formenton Takes Leaves of Absence; Should the Sens Have Gone After Patrick Roy?
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
308: Sens Sign Pinto to One Year Deal; Which Centre Will Move To Wing?
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
307: The Future of Chychrun in Ottawa; Sogaard's Season Debut; Greig is Rolling
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the Senators struggling, we discuss the future of Jakob Chychrun, who wanted out of Arizona because they were struggling. Will this be DeBrincat ...
306: Another 0-5 Road Trip; Norris and Forsberg Both Injured; Pinto Returns
13 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
305: Is Staios Entertaining Trade Offers? Martin Line Juggling; Del Zotto's Airing of Ottawa Grievances
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
304: Sens Hire Staios as Full Time GM, Dave Poulin; Brannstrom Plays Wing
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 fro...
303: Would Stutzle Be Better on the Wing? Batherson on a Roll; Biased Leafs Coverage
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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'...
302: Sens 0 for 5 Road Trip; DJ Smith Farewell Interview; Does Jacques Want to Return Next Year?
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
301: Senators Fire D.J. Smith, Hand Coaching Reins to Jacques Martin
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. E...
300: Our 300th Episode; Senators Lose Third in a Row; We Rant About State of Things
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our 300th episode unravels into a discussion about the state of the team and how changes remain long overdue.
299: Sens Win Big in Detroit; Larkin Injury; Suspension Coming for Perron
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 re...