Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast

198: Sens Lose 6th in a Row; Ryan Reynolds Comes to Ottawa, Confirms Interest in Buying Sens; Chris Neil's #25 to Be Retired

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

197: We Believe it's Time for a Coaching Change in Ottawa

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 res...

196: The Senators are For Sale; The Road Struggles Continue; Pinto is NHL Rookie of the Month; Good Ol' Cory Conacher is Back

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Conac...

195: Our Guest is Ian Mendes; Sens Give Up 58 Shots in Florida Loss

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this one, Ian Mendes from The Athletic joins us to discuss theories on the Sens defensive shortcomings and the disastrous defensive performance in ...

194: "Drake's Takes" E2: Sens Winger Drake Batherson Joins Us With His View from Inside the Sens Locker Room

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

193: Sens Give 'Em Hellberg, Win 4th in a Row; Pinto Continues Goal Streak; Hall of Fame Gets Ready to PRAISE ALFIE!

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Senators continued a successful home stand with their fourth straight win, beating Dallas 4-2. Third stringer Magnus Hellberg pinch hits for a din...

192: Norris Suffers Upper Body Injury; How Will Sens Replace Him? Sens Win Third in a Row

23 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

191: Sens Get Their First Win; a Wild 7-5 Win Over Boston in a Loud, Sold Out, Home Opener

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 hap...

190: Sens Start the Season 0-2; We Discuss Losses in Buffalo and Toronto; Matt Murray Already Hurt in Toronto?

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 alread...

189: The New Season is Finally Here! Why is DJ Switching Centremen Already? Drake Batherson Returns to the Show; and Our Fearless Predictions

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

188: Senators End Preseason Beating Winless Montreal; Opening Night Roster Nearly Complete; 30th Anniversary of the Sens' First Game

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

187: Sens Reportedly Talking Extension with DeBrincat; Cam Talbot Hopes He'll Only Miss 4 Weeks; Could the Sens Have Gotten More for Connor Brown?

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

186: Sens Lose to the "Marlies;" Sens Will Rotate Power Play Units; We Poll Sens Nation on Concerns; Cuts are Coming

01 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 evenl...

185: Sens Go 1-1 in Toronto; Jake Sanderson is Easily Ready for a Top 4 NHL Role; Angus Beefs Up His Chances

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Sa...

184: Dorion and Batherson Make Statements on Hockey Canada Investigation; Hamonic Raves About Jake Sanderson, His New D Partner

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Training camp is underway! Drake Batherson makes his first public statements about the 2018 Hockey Canada scandal; Pierre Dorion responds as well...

183: Sens Thumped by Montreal in Rookie Game; Crookshank Shines; Lodin Gets Hurt; Are the Benefits of Rookie tournaments Worth the Risk?

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ge...

182: Pinto and Sanderson Look Fantastic in Game One of Rookie Camp; Sens Bring Back Derick Brassard

17 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 De...

181: Sens Rookie Camp This Week; Why Was Pinto Added to the Roster? Why Did Habs Choose Suzuki over Gallagher for Captain?

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

180: Tim Stutzle Gets the Biggest Contract in Sens History, Signs 8 Year 66.8 Million Extension

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 involv...

179: Sens Re-Sign Brannstrom – Is He Still in the Long Range Plans? DJ Smith Unveils Lineup Strategies; Stutzle Wants to Commit Long Term...Maybe

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

178: Sens Have 2 of Top 10 U23 NHL Players; Stutzle Set Up For Monster Season; Which Sens Line is Best? Whose Line is it Anyway?

02 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

177: Which Sens 2022-23 Storyline is Most Interesting? Will a Senator Win Rookie of the Year? Revisiting the Karlsson Deal

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Sand...

176: "Dissecting Dorion" is Back; We Discuss Pierre Dorion's TSN Interview; Sens Have NHL's 5th Best Prospect Pipeline

27 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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. Accordin...

175: Canada's Wild World Junior Gold Medal Win; Ridley Greig Out 3-4 Weeks;

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

174: Wade Redden Joins Us, Remembering Ottawa Only's Stanley Cup Appearance 15 Years Later

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 la...

173: Ridly Greig Injury, What Now? Is Chychrun Worth the Asking Price? Canada Goes for Gold at World Juniors!

20 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

172: Ridly Greig's Stock Rises; Remaining Right Shot Defence Options; Does Zdeno Chara Still Have Game?

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

171: Ridly Greig, Zack Ostapachuk Shining at the World Juniors; Steve Talks About His Visit with Claude Giroux

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 fo...

170: Sens at the World Juniors; 10 Most Famous Senator Sound Bites; Hockey Equivalents to Vin Scully

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

169: Four More Years..for Mathieu Joseph; Ryan Dzingel Stock Bottoms Out; Summer in the Atlantic - What Montreal and Tampa Did

30 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 C...

168: Former Ottawa Senator Brad Smyth Helps us Break Down The Summer of Dorion

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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-...

167: Money and Love: A Big Week for the Tkachuk Boys; What if the Sens DON'T Land a Top Four Defenceman? And Where are the Offer Sheets?

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

166: Norris Gets an 8 Year $63 Million Deal; Batherson is Now Sens' 7th Highest Paid Player; Are Sens Done Shopping? Mathieu Joseph Arbitration

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

165: Sens Sign Claude Giroux; Trade Matt Murray to Toronto; Acquire Talbot for Gustavsson; Trade Connor Brown to Washington

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ca...

164: Matt Murray to the Leafs? Will the Sens Have to Sweeten the Deal Before Things Turn Sour? DeBrincat Meets the Ottawa Media

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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? S...

163: Draft Day Steal: Sens Acquire Alex DeBrincat From Chicago; Matt Murray Nixes His Trade to Buffalo

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

162: Nick Paul Signs Long-Term in Tampa; Sens Turn Page on Gaudette; Are They Keen on Puljujarvi? Sens Hire Two Assistant GMs

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 S...

161: Sens Miss Out on Fiala, Is DeBrincat the Next Target? Nick Paul Got a Taste of the Playoffs and Likes it

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 M...

160: It's a Beautiful Day: Alfie is Named to the Hockey Hall of Fame; Colorado Wins the Cup

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

159: Downtown Arena a Step Closer; Hall of Fame Decision Day for Alfredsson; Former Senator Luke Richardson Hired as Chicago Head Coach

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 H...

158: DJ Smith is Now One of the Longest Serving Active NHL Coaches; Which Current Senator Might win a Major NHL Award Someday? Finally Some Clarity at LeBreton?

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Otta...

156: Do the Sens Have to Trade Connor Brown Now? Capuano Interviews with the Flyers; Colorado Crushes Tampa

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

155: New Campaign to Help Get Alfie into the Hall of Fame; Dylan Gambrell Re-signs; Sens Kuzmenko Hopes Fade

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

154: Could the Leafs Have Interest in Matt Murray? Should Sens Consider Coaching Upgrade? Sens Season Tickets and Sponsorships are on Upswing

11 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 consi...

153: Ottawa's Goaltending "Three Amigos," Spezza to the Dark Side; Thoughts on the Kane/Kadri Hit

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 tem...

152: Who Has More Job Pressure This Fall? DJ or Pierre? Hey, the Rangers Rebuild Started When Ottawa's Did

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

151: Dissecting Dorion; Dealing the 7th Overall Pick; Canada at the World Championship

29 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 wi...

150: Alfie Sounds Open to a Return to the Sens; Claude Giroux's Season is Over...Now What?

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Claud...

149: 15th Anniversary of Sens Greatest Moment Ever; Brady Joins the Friendship Tour in Calgary

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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-seas...

148: Five Game Sevens; Blue Team Elimination Watch; Jake Sanderson & Great Expectations

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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'...

147: The Firing of Pierre McGuire; Bettman Claims Sens are Not for Sale; Sens Will Officially Draft 7th Overall;

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 the...

146: Drake's Season Finale As He Prepares for the Worlds and Training with Superstars

06 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

145: Sens Season Ends with Win in Philly; Pierre Dorion and DJ Smith Look Back at the Past Season, the Present and Future

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

144: Drake Batherson Back in All-Star Form; He Joins Us To Discuss His Ridiculous Overtime Goal

28 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 N...

143: Will Sens Have a Spike In Ticket Sales? Stutzle Booed in Own Building; B-Sens Make Playoffs

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

142: Drake Batherson Joins Us; We Discuss The Athletic's Article on Melnyk, the Timing, and the Media's Reaction

22 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 als...

141: Stutzle Now at the Next Level; Ranking the 3 Biggest Reasons the Leafs are Annoying

17 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 go...

140: Drake Returns! Stutzle Takes High Road; Formenton Slumping

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

139: Austin Watson Turns Sniper; The Brannstrom Debate; Why Shea Theodore is a Fine Trade Target

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

138: Gallagher-Stutzle Feud; Sens Win 3 Straight; Sens and OSEG Mend Fences

07 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 the...

137: Drake Batherson Joins Us; And What's With This Quebec City Nonsense?

01 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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. W...

136: The Passing of Eugene Melnyk; Jake Sanderson Signs with the Sens; Mads Sogaard is Here

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 K...

135: Reviewing the New Guy Debuts; Is Giroux Open to Ottawa? North Dakota is Done – Now What?

26 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Jak...

134: Goodbye Nick Paul; Drake Shares His Return Date; Forsberg Gets 3 Year Deal

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

133: Sens Injuries Reach RIDICULOUS Levels; Last Call for NHL Trades

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 injure...

132: Our First "Ask Drake" Segment; Two Losses in 9 Days to Arizona; Negotiating Through the Media

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 f...

131: Full Analysis of GM Pierre Dorion's Pre-Trade Deadline Media Availability

12 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Senators GM Pierre Dorion has some great updates and thoughts for us in his March 11th, pre-trade deadline, media availability. Steve Warne listens al...

130: Sens Heating Up Again; Forsberg MUST Stay; Will Josh Norris Talks Drag Into Next Season?

12 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ottaw...

129: Drake Batherson Joins Us on the Show; A Weird Weekend in Arizona and Vegas

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 an...

128: Good Riddance, Florida; Norris Returns; Forsberg May Have More Game Than People Think

05 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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....

127: Sens Schooled by Tampa; Wait, Now it's the Flu Bug?? Matt Murray's Mysterious Turnaround

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 S...

126: Chabot Returns with a Vengeance; Colin White and the Hamburglar Will Play Saturday; Why Isn't Formenton a Power Play Option?

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 hi...

125: Sens Lose 3 of 4; Is Forsberg Being Re-signed or Not? How to Crank Up NHL Entertainment Level

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 expe...

124: Sens 1-2 Weekend; Chabot Dinged Up; Watson Suspended; Habs Start Rebuild

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 defe...

123: Two Canadian NHL Teams Fire Their Coach; Sens Ramp Up for a Tough Weekend

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

122: Sens Give the Devils Their Due; Connor Brown's Jaw-Dropping Performance

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 go...

121: Taking Stock at Halfway Point; Do the Sens Really Have Most of the Pieces Required to Eventually Contend?

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Pier...

120: Sens Fall to Ducks; Tyler Ennis is Suddenly Rolling; Kastelic's NHL Debut

30 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

119: Injury Bug Punches Sens in The Face Again, Taking Down Batherson and Norris; Nick Holden Signs a One Year Deal

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 al...

118: Stutzle and Formenton Creating Magic; Which UFAs Will the Sens Re-Sign, If Any?

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

117: Sens Comeback Falls Short in Steeltown; Remaining Schedule is Insane

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 h...

116: Frustrated Incorporated: Sens Fall in Bizarre Fashion to Buffalo

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 whistl...

115: Sens Rally in Edmonton; Norris Wins it in Gambrell's Helmet; Connor Brown Breaks Jaw

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 wit...

114: Murray & Paul Shine in Calgary; Batherson an All-Star; Sens on Kuzmenko's Short List

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 s...

113: Matt Murray is an NHLer Again; 13 Sens Games Postponed: KHL Star Considering Senators?

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

112: Sens-Leafs Preview; World Juniors Cancelled; Boucher Leaves School to Join 67s

31 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 cancel...

111: Debate Grows Over Sens Draft Decision at 10th Overall; Updating Sens Prospects at World Juniors; Sens Trivia!

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 meaning...

110: COVID Disrupts NHL and Olympic Plans; Bieksa on Chabot; Our Best Christmas Hockey Gifts

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

109: Senators' Shocking Beatdown of Florida; Are We Witnessing a Turnaround or Just a Bilp on the Radar?

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

108: Sens Blank the Cup Champions 4-0; Is Anton Forsberg the Guy? Our Guest is Ian Mendes

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

107: The Win Streak Ends and the Two Time Cup Champions are Looming

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 re...

106: Sens on a Win Streak?? Is Melnyk Kicking the Tires on Selling the Sens; Is LeBreton Back in Play?

05 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

105: Is it Time for a Coaching Change? Matt Murray Feels He Was a Scapegoat, DJ Smith's Message to the Fans

04 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 B...

104: Biting Commentary from Tkachuk; Matt Murray is a Belleville Senator; Sens Have Lost 11 of 12

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

103: DJ Smith Says Someone Needs to Step Up in Goal; Stutzle Starts His First Game at Centre

26 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

102: Finally Back to Work With a Challenging Western Road Trip and No Batherson; Guest Graeme Nicholls

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

101: With 10 players in COVID Protocol, Sens Enter 3 Game Shutdown Mode...At Least

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

100: Pinto & Brannstrom Both Out Long Term; Batherson Makes It 10 Senators in COVID Protocol; Shorthanded Sens Finally End Losing Slide

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

099: Sanford Moves to Top Line? Brannstrom and Sokolov Debut as COVID Slams the Sens Again

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ab...

098: Sens Lose 4th Straight; Notion of Sending Stutzle Down is a Bad Idea; Tkachuk Named Captain

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 pl...