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Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators PodcastSenators Live To Fight Another Day; Game 5 Set For Tuesday in TorontoIn 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!2025-04-2935 minSens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators PodcastDown 2-0 to Toronto, Can the Senators Still Save the Series?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 nigh...2025-04-2444 minSens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators PodcastOttawa Senators Winger Drake Batherson Joins the Show Discuss the Playoff PushWarnesy 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?2025-03-2942 minSens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast2025 NHL Trade Deadline Recap: Sens Trade Josh Norris For Dylan CozensIn 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.2025-03-0848 minSens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators PodcastPromo Episode of The SWP: Eagles Destroy Chiefs at Super Bowl; Ready for NHL 4 Nations FaceoffWe 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.2025-02-1039 minSens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators PodcastSenators 2-0 Weekend; The Thriller Against Boston; Have They Turned the Corner NOW?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. 2025-01-2141 minSens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators PodcastLeevi Merilainen Leads Senators To Back To Back Wins; Steve Staios Provides Mid-Season UpdateLeevi 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.2025-01-1441 minSens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators PodcastSteve Staios Full State of the Union Address; Out Interview With Shane PintoIn 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.2024-11-2328 minSens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators PodcastLinus Ullmark Wins in Boston Homecoming; Big Night For Brady TkachukSince 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.2024-11-1138 minSens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators PodcastFOUR MORE YEARS: Linus Ullmark Signs a Four-Year Extension in OttawaThe 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.2024-10-1040 minSens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators PodcastChabot and Stutzle Both at Full Health; Sens Announce Roster For Prospects ChallengeSteve 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.2024-09-1243 minSens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators PodcastSens Sign 38 Year Old Ex-Leaf; Ullmark and Staios Meet the MediaIt'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. 2024-09-0638 minSens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators PodcastStutzle's Injuries and Drop Off; Nick Jensen is Squeaky Clean; Passing of Former Coach Bob JonesWill 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.
2024-07-2736 minSens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators PodcastTop 5 Reasons for Optimism in Ottawa This SeasonOur 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.2024-07-2440 minSens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators PodcastOur Special Guest is Former Ottawa Senator Centre Kyle TurrisIn 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.2024-07-2228 minSens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators PodcastLinus Ullmark is Officially a Senator, Staios Shoots Down Chabot Trade Rumours; Florida Wins the CupWe 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.
2024-06-2749 minSens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators PodcastGM Steve Staios and His Year-Ender; Chychrun vs Chabot; Lindy Ruff Lands Back in BuffaloWe 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.2024-04-2439 minSens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators PodcastSolving the Blackhawks; Are Korpisalo and Forsberg Good Again? Ottawa Reconnects With Alexandre DaigleThe 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.
2024-03-3032 minSens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators PodcastMark Kastelic Joins Us; Staios Says Expectations Were "Debilitating, "Stephen Halliday Signs,On today's show:
Sens Back in Losing Slide
Staios Calls Expectations "Debilitating for Us"
D Soft in front of Ottawa's net
Opposing Backup goalies continue to shine
Steve urges fans to stay positive
Sens sign Ohio State Star forward Stephen Halliday
Ostapchuk sent down, Crookshank up
Parker Kelly on a top line
Dr. Don Chow Added to Ring of Honour
Mark Kastelic interview
Kastelic on team performance
Kastelic on his individual season
Kastelic on his health
Kastelic on going back on the ice to practice right after a game was over
Kastelic on his potential for offence
...2024-03-2346 minSens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators PodcastSens Trade Deadline "News," Tarasenko Out, Katchouk InSteve 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.2024-03-0939 minSens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast310: GM Steve Staios on Trade Talks; The Coaching Search; Tarasenko's FutureWe 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.2024-01-2936 minSens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast305: Is Staios Entertaining Trade Offers? Martin Line Juggling; Del Zotto's Airing of Ottawa GrievancesSens 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.
2024-01-0839 minSens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast304: Sens Hire Staios as Full Time GM, Dave Poulin; Brannstrom Plays WingThe 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??2024-01-0237 minSens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast292: Tkachuk and Giroux Slap Fans' Wrists; What We Have Here is Failure to CommunicateWe 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.2023-11-0836 minSens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast291: Sens Part Company with Pierre Dorion; Surrender First-Round Draft Pick in Dadonov Trade MixupMichael 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 pick2023-11-0230 minSens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast282: Steve Staios Officially Takes Over Hockey Ops; Sens Beat Jets; Lassi Thomson on WaiversPierre 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.2023-09-3045 minSens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast279: Training Camp Begins; Norris Tweaks His Shoulder; Chychrun Loves Team ChemistryTraining 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.2023-09-2130 minSens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast271: Batherson Offers Move to LW; Ownership News; Colin White is STILL a UFA?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.2023-08-1638 minSens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast269: Does Erik Karlsson's Trade to the Penguins Change Eastern Playoff Picture? Mark Borowieck Reflects on CareerErik 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!2023-08-0941 minSens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast268: What Really Happened with Tarasenko, His Agent and the Rangers? Another Sign That Steve Staios is Ottawa-Bound?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...2023-08-0534 minSens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast262: Dissecting Dorion, DeBrincat and the DealSteve 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.2023-07-1134 minSens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast246: Final Ownership Bids Are In; One of Them Has an NHL GM-in-Waiting; One of Them Has United with a First Nations BidFour 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.2023-05-1634 minSens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast245: Ryan Reynolds is Out...Or is He? Tkachuk Gets King Clancy Nomination; Gregg Joins Us from Kuwait CityESPN 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."2023-05-1444 minSens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast244: Sens Don't Pick Until 4th Round; Chicago Wins Lottery for Connor Bedard; Now The Weeknd Wants to Buy the SensThe 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.
2023-05-1031 minSens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast239: The Senators Season Officially Ends; Craig Anderson Beats the Sens and Retires; Who Will Return Next Season and Who Won't?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...2023-04-1542 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast211: Interview with Cam Talbot; Ian Mendes from The Athletic Joins Us: Tkachuk is an All-StarCam 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...2023-01-0842 minSens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast187: Sens Reportedly Talking Extension with DeBrincat; Cam Talbot Hopes He'll Only Miss 4 Weeks; Could the Sens Have Gotten More for Connor Brown?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...2022-10-0744 minSens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast174: Wade Redden Joins Us, Remembering Ottawa Only's Stanley Cup Appearance 15 Years LaterSteve 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.2022-08-2325 minSens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast171: Ridly Greig, Zack Ostapachuk Shining at the World Juniors; Steve Talks About His Visit with Claude GirouxRidly 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.2022-08-1139 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast158: 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?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.2022-06-2331 minSens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast156: Do the Sens Have to Trade Connor Brown Now? Capuano Interviews with the Flyers; Colorado Crushes TampaSportsnet 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.2022-06-2033 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast142: Drake Batherson Joins Us; We Discuss The Athletic's Article on Melnyk, the Timing, and the Media's ReactionIn 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.2022-04-2236 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast137: Drake Batherson Joins Us; And What's With This Quebec City Nonsense?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.2022-04-0138 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast134: Goodbye Nick Paul; Drake Shares His Return Date; Forsberg Gets 3 Year DealDrake 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.2022-03-2245 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast131: Full Analysis of GM Pierre Dorion's Pre-Trade Deadline Media AvailabilitySenators 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.2022-03-1222 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast128: Good Riddance, Florida; Norris Returns; Forsberg May Have More Game Than People ThinkAin'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 i...2022-03-0539 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast125: Sens Lose 3 of 4; Is Forsberg Being Re-signed or Not? How to Crank Up NHL Entertainment LevelIn 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. 2022-02-2145 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast111: Debate Grows Over Sens Draft Decision at 10th Overall; Updating Sens Prospects at World Juniors; Sens Trivia!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.2021-12-2832 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast110: COVID Disrupts NHL and Olympic Plans; Bieksa on Chabot; Our Best Christmas Hockey GiftsCoach 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.2021-12-2248 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast109: Senators' Shocking Beatdown of Florida; Are We Witnessing a Turnaround or Just a Bilp on the Radar?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.2021-12-1646 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast099: Sanford Moves to Top Line? Brannstrom and Sokolov Debut as COVID Slams the Sens AgainSteve 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 n...2021-11-1037 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast097: Guest: Former Senator Brendan Bell Joins us to Review the Road Trip and the State of the Goaltending and DefenceFormer 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.2021-11-0342 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast092: Sens Shoot Down the Stars; When Will Brady Play/Get the Captaincy?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, Bro...2021-10-1840 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast084: Tkachuk Either Is or Isn't in Town...Reportedly! Pierre Dorion's New Deal; Sens Rookie Camp is Here!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 Brown2021-09-1236 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast069: Melnyk Grabs the Mic; Chabot is King Clancy Nominee; Sogaard 7 and 0 in Belleville; Stanley Cup Playoffs ReviewSteve 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 M...2021-05-2651 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast056: Sens Go 1-3 Since Our Last Episode; Why Isn't Chabot Improving Defensively? Gregg Invokes his "No Logan Brown Talk" Clause 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 c...2021-03-0552 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast044: DJ Smith: If the Sens Keep Playing Like They Did in the Vancouver Finale, the Wins Will Come: Is he Right?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 t...2021-01-3055 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast042: A NEW SEASON IS HERE!! The Roster is All Set; What's up with Colin White? Will Logan Brown Now be Traded?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?2021-01-1555 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast041: Ian Mendes Joins Us; Sens Get Province Approval; Long Term Projections for Stuetzle and Sanderson; Short Term Projections for White and BrownIan 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? 2021-01-0841 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast040: Derek Stepan is Pumped to Come to Ottawa; Tim Stützle Signs His ELC; New NHL Homes for Craig Anderson and Anders NilssonDerek 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.2020-12-281h 00
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast039: An All-Canadian Division May Not Happen; Florida Signs Anthony Duclair; We Discuss GM Pierre Dorion's Statements This Week 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 i...2020-12-1852 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast038: NHL Season Begins to Take Shape, But Will COVID Allow It? Top 5 Sens Prospects; The Rift with AlfieNHL 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. 2020-12-1246 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast037: Senators Franchise Turns 30; A Good Start for North Dakota (South Ottawa); Bernard-Docker Takes a KneeWhen 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.2020-12-0546 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast036: Erik Gudbranson: A One Year Fill-In Or Marc Methot 2.0? Brady Tkachuk Billed as 2021's Top NHL Breakout PlayerIs 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. ...2020-11-2946 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast035: Eugene Melnyk: "Nobody Has Ever Trashed a Team Like We Have;" Anders Nilsson's Concussion Still a Big Issue; Sokolov is First 2020 Pick to SignThis 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.2020-11-2237 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast034: Bobby Ryan Was Shocked by His Buyout; Latest on Tim Stuetzle; Some Good Sens Prospects Are No Longer Waiver ExemptWhen 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.2020-11-1541 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast033: Sens Sign Alex Galcheynuk: Good Decision or Not? Logan Brown's Final Chance to Shine? Is Stuetzle Staying 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? 2020-11-0144 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast032: Our Special Guest: Ex-Ottawa Senator Brad Smyth; Connor Brown Re-SignsToday 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 D...2020-10-2351 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast031: Sens Sign Florida Panthers' Star Winger Evgenii Dadonov; Nick Paul Finally Gets His DueSens 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 E...2020-10-1651 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast030: The Sens Draft Tim Stuetzle and Jake Sanderson, Acquire G Matt Murray and Say Goodbye to Anthony DuclairWe 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.2020-10-1038 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast029: Closing Out the Draft Hype; Sens Make a Trade; Steve Describes Sens New Black UniformsClosing 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...2020-10-0333 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast028: Draft Preview Part 2 with Scott Wheeler from the Athletic; Craig Anderson's Done 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...2020-09-2550 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast027: Senators NHL Draft Preview Part 1: Grant McCagg from Recrutes.ca Believes Byfield is Coming to BytownToday 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.2020-09-1855 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast026: Bobby Ryan Wins Masterton; Boro's Done; Sens Coaches Ask the NHL For Help Getting PaidBobby 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.2020-09-1145 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast025: Sens Interested in Matt Murray; Boro Deserves to be a Senator for Life; Jacques Martin Will Be a Hit on Broadway: Chara Wants to ReturnThe 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...2020-09-0446 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast024: The NHL Shuts Down Playoffs for Two Days to Support BLM; Kevin Bieksa is a Rising Star at HNICThe 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.2020-08-2838 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast023: Should the Senators Offer 3rd and 5th Picks to Try and Get Lafreniere? Is Boro Done in Ottawa?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?2020-08-2145 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast022: Guest: Former Senator Todd White: We Talk Playoffs, His Linemate Daniel Alfredsson and the 2D Logo Whitey Used to WearComing 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...2020-08-0755 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast021: The Seattle Kraken??? Rob Blake Sounds Like a Byfield Fan; Sens Probably Won't Make Use of Cap RoomWe 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.2020-07-2449 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast020: Guest: TSN's Ian Mendes; Senators Rebranding? Bobby Ryan Talks Masterton; Projecting Sens Draft Picks; The Weird NHL Playoffs 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...2020-07-1758 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast019: Brady Tkachuk: Pay Him Now or Pay Him Later? NHL Training Camps Begin This Week; Should the Sens Bring Back Robin Lehner?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...2020-07-1052 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast018: Who Do You Hope Will Still be on the Board When the Sens Choose at 3?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?2020-07-0345 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast017: NHL Draft Lottery System Fails Badly; Sens Get the #3 and the #5 Picks While Alexis Lafreniere Goes to UNKNOWN??!!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...2020-06-2738 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast016: Is the Hall of Fame Finally Going to "PRAISE ALFIE?"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.2020-06-1849 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast015: Bobby Ryan Up for the Masterton; Ryan's Hat Trick One of the Best Moments in Sens HistoryBobby 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...2020-06-1125 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast014: The Sens Finally Get Their Official Draft Lottery Rules; Tkachuk Will Eventually be CaptainThe 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...2020-06-0245 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast013: Our Chat with D.J. Smith, Boedker's Gone, Trying to Make Sense of the Hoffman Deal, Why Hogberg Will Start Next SeasonNHL 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 goi...2020-05-2646 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast012: Praise Alfie! It's the Anniversary of Ottawa's Only Conference Title!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 p...2020-05-1952 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast011: Sens All-Time Team, Will Abramov Rediscover His Junior Scoring Touch? Two of the Biggest Goals in Hockey HistoryEpisode #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...2020-05-1241 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast010: Why the Sens Draft Outlook is Now Looking Even Better; What are the Greatest Games in Sens History? Artyom Zub Officially Signs with the SensAfter 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...2020-05-0450 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast009: Getting to Know Anthony Duclair; Craig Anderson Sad He's Not Part of the Sens' Bright FutureGetting 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.2020-04-2744 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast008: Pierre Dorion's State of The Nation, Dissecting Dorion, Two Good Prospects Sign, While Two Elite Ones Return to SchoolPierre 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...2020-04-1845 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast007: We Interview Shaun Van Allen on the 20th Anniversary of the Battle of Ontario, Mark Kastelic Signs, Our Lottery Simulator SucksComing 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 NH...2020-04-1049 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast006: Sens Broadcaster Gord Wilson Tells us About His COVID-19 Journey While Gregg Has a Serious Health Scare Too; News on Zub, Tychonick, Lafreniere, and MelnykSens 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 g...2020-04-0455 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast005: COVID-19 Hits the Sens...TWICE! Which EX-Senator Did You Hate Seeing in a Different Uniform?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 we...2020-03-2437 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast004: Will the Sens Somehow Get Screwed in the Draft Lottery? Remembering the Hamburglar Run and First Battle of OntarioThe 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 b...2020-03-1745 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast003: Pageau Returns to Ottawa with NYI, Wolanin is Back, Logan Brown's Dad Survives a Fall Through the IceTSN 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 birthday2020-03-1053 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast002: AHL or NHL? Where Will Batherson or Norris Develop Best? Bobby Ryan's Big Night and What Might the Sens 2020 Draft Class Look LikeMaybe 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 w...2020-03-0348 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast001: JG Pageau Gets Traded on Deadline DayJG 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.2020-02-2547 min
Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators PodcastE0: A Quick Trailer. First Full Episode Coming February 25thA quick trailer for our podcast on the Ottawa Senators.2020-02-2202 min