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Locked On Senators - Daily Podcast On The Ottawa Senators

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Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller provide a safe space for Sens fans through lottery pick rebuilds, double overtimes in the Eastern Conference Finals and everything in between. The Locked On Senators podcast supplies insight, stats, opinions and interviews on all things surrounding the Senators organization. The key to staying up to date daily with the Ottawa and Belleville Senators is listening to Locked On Senators Podcast: Part of the Locked On Podcast Network. (@SensCentral on Twitter)

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What Would It Take For The Ottawa Senators To Sign Alex DeBrincat To A Contract Extension?

October 06, 2022 21:45 - 43 minutes

Kevin Weeks reported that the Ottawa Senators are actively working on an extension with Alex DeBrincat! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan discuss if this could get done soon and more! The Sens are in Gander, Newfoundland for another pre-season matchup against the Montreal Canadiens. We take a look at the roster and most notably how DJ Smith has swapped Tim Stützle and Josh Norris on their lines. Magnus Hellberg has chosen #39 and has revealed his new set of Sens pads, spoiler alert, they look a...

NHL Roster Leads Ottawa Senators To Pre-Season Win Over Montreal Canadiens + SensCentral Citizen

October 05, 2022 13:26 - 43 minutes

Ottawa Senators hockey is back. Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller react following the Ottawa Senators 5-4 win over the Montreal Canadiens in their first pre-season game with a full NHL roster! We get into what impressed us, what's next and everything in between! Then, we're joined by this weeks SensCentral Citizen Rhys Cybulskie (@CybulskieRhys on Twitter) to discuss his unique Sens fandom origin story and his thoughts heading into the 2022-23 NHL Season. Finally, how could the Sens goaltending...

2022-23 NHL Fantasy Hockey Season Preview w/ The Locked On Fantasy Hockey Podcast

October 04, 2022 14:58 - 47 minutes

Just In Time For Your Annual NHL Fantasy Hockey Draft! Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller are joined by Steele Rodin and Flip Livingstone from the Locked On Fantasy Hockey podcast! We discuss all things fantasy hockey from Ottawa Senators and beyond, including strategies and certain players to avoid in your leagues. For more on the Cam Talbot injury and Magnus Hellberg pick-up, check out this immediate reaction video from Monday Follow the show on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, and please subscribe on YOUT...

Ottawa Senators Cut Training Camp Roster Down To 30 Players + Alex DeBrincat Scores OT GWG vs Canadiens

October 03, 2022 17:56 - 39 minutes

A Packed Monday Show! Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller react to the Ottawa Senators first major round of cuts that left the NHL Training Camp roster with 17 forwards, 9 defencemen and 4 goalies. We'll discuss practice line combinations and how the Sens fared both on Friday vs Toronto and Saturday against Montreal. Plus! A look at how many Sens Prospects have started their Junior seasons. Follow the show on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, and please subscribe on YOUTUBE! Support us by supporting our sponso...

Tampa Bay Lightning 2022-23 Atlantic Division NHL Season Preview w/ Locked On Lightning

October 02, 2022 20:22 - 50 minutes

Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller are joined by Adam Denker of Locked On Lightning! Support us by supporting our sponsors! BetOnline: Today's Episode is brought to you by BetOnline. BetOnline has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Florida Panthers 2022-23 Atlantic Division NHL Season Preview w/ Locked On Panthers

October 02, 2022 20:13 - 41 minutes

Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller are joined by Armando Velez of Locked On Florida Panthers! Support us by supporting our sponsors! BetOnline: Today's Episode is brought to you by BetOnline. BetOnline has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Montreal Canadiens 2022-23 Atlantic Division NHL Season Preview with Locked On Canadiens

October 01, 2022 18:02 - 59 minutes

Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller are joined by Laura Saba of Locked on Canadiens! Follow the show on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, and please subscribe on YOUTUBE! BetOnline: Today's Episode is brought to you by BetOnline. BetOnline has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Detroit Red Wings 2022-23 Atlantic Division NHL Season Preview with Locked On Red Wings

October 01, 2022 15:16 - 54 minutes

Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller are joined by Scott Bentley and Brian Fisher of Locked on Red Wings! Follow the show on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, and please subscribe on YOUTUBE! BetOnline: Today's Episode is brought to you by BetOnline. BetOnline has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ottawa Senators Set To Take On Toronto Maple Leafs And Montreal Canadiens In Busy Pre-Season Weekend

September 30, 2022 15:56 - 46 minutes

It's an Ottawa Senators pre-season game day! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan tee up the Sens vs. Toronto Maple Leafs game at CAA Arena in Belleville. We look at the weak roster the Leafs are bringing, how the Sens will lineup and our Locked On players. We have a deep discussion about who has the inside track on the 6th Defenceman spot, is it Erik Brannstrom, Jacob Bernard-Docker, Lassi Thomson or someone else? We wrap up with checking in on Sens prospects around the world. Check us out on TWI...

Interview With Kyle Bukauskas + Ottawa Senators Split Power Play Talent Into Two Even Units

September 29, 2022 19:14 - 56 minutes

The Ottawa Senators have split the roster in two different groups for the upcoming pre-season games! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan discuss the projected lines. The two powerplay units are decided, should Alex DeBrincat be placed on the top unit or "if it ain't broke don't fix it". We also have a special guest, it's Kyle Bukauskas (@SNkylebukauskas) from Sportsnet! We getting into the off-season moves, anticipation for the top 6 and more! We wrap up taking a look at what it means to see Jaco...

Shane Pinto Line Exceptional In Ottawa Senators 5-3 Loss To The Winnipeg Jets + SensCentral Citizen

September 28, 2022 17:28 - 41 minutes

The Ottawa Senators take a 5-3 loss to the Jets in Winnipeg in their third pre-season game of the year. Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan break down the game. Ross had Boots on the Ground for this one! We get into the Shane Pinto and Tyler Motte chemistry, how much we loathe seeing goalies split games and how unfair it was for Kevin Mandolese and which of the young defencemen playing last night impressed us the most. We also have a SensCentral Citizen, it's Keely (@keelylynnm)! She tells us abo...

Bubble Players, Prospects Highlight Ottawa Senators Line-Up For Pre-Season Game vs Winnipeg Jets

September 27, 2022 12:23 - 38 minutes

It's a great day for Ottawa Senators hockey. Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller discusses reasons to watch tonights Ottawa Senators game against the Winnipeg Jets despite the Sens bringing a line-up full of depth pieces. We dive into the battle for fourth line centre and which young defenceman will impress? Plus, EliteProspects is counting down their Organizational Team Prospect Rankings .... yet still no sign of Ottawa, so we predict where they will land. Follow the show on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, ...

Ottawa Senators And Toronto Maple Leafs Split Pair Of Games In NHL Pre-Season Double-Header

September 26, 2022 14:57 - 41 minutes

It was a pre-season double header of The Battle of Ontario on Saturday! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan break down both the 4-1 loss and (more importantly) the 4-2 win. We go over players that impressed us like Angus Crookshank, Jake Sanderson and Tyler Motte and also some players we would've liked to see a better effort from. We also react to Tomas Hamara and Carson Latimer being sent back to their junior teams. Check us out on TWITTER and YOUTUBE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

Overreacting To Day One Ottawa Senators 2022-23 Training Camp Line Combinations

September 23, 2022 16:30 - 38 minutes

Daniel Alfredsson is in the building! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan are overjoyed to see that Hall of Famer Alfie is behind the bench coaching team Alfredsson for training camp. We take a look at line projections and which players fit in best on which lines. Derick Brassard is on a PTO and spoke to the media yesterday and we have a discussion on whether he has a good chance to make this roster. With the D-core looking like the biggest weakness on this team how confident are we in this group...

Ottawa Senators Training Camp Battles + Reacting To Drake Batherson's Media Availability

September 23, 2022 00:13 - 47 minutes

The Ottawa Senators have hit the ice for the start of training camp! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan discuss possible training camp battles between players for the bottom D-pair, 3rd Line winger and 4th line Centre. The players were also made available to the media, most notably Drake Batherson made a statement about the 2018 Hockey Canada sexual assault case. We discuss what he said, our thoughts on where the investigation is at and how we all need to do better with appropriately handling s...

Ottawa Senators Management Set Expectations Ahead Of 2022-23 NHL Season + SensCentral Citizen

September 21, 2022 21:50 - 54 minutes

We've got full reaction to Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion and Head Coach DJ Smith's Season Opening Press Conference! Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller give their thoughts on managements expectations for this Sens team, whether DJ will monitor Thomas Chabot's ice-time more closely, an update on Alex Formenton's contract situation and ongoing Hockey Canada investigation and a whole lot more including injury updates on Ridly Greig, Zack Ostapchuk, Victor Lodin and Zachary Massicotte. Then, we're...

What Are The Biggest Storylines Heading Into Ottawa Senators Training Camp?

September 20, 2022 15:38 - 50 minutes

The Ottawa Senators have announced the 59 player roster for the 2022-2023 training camp! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan go through all 33 forwards, 20 defensemen and 6 goalies that were invited. We lay out all the players in where we feel they will line up in the organization. Pillzy had Boots on the Ground for the final game of the 2022 Prospect Challenge in Buffalo so we wrap up the disappointing results plus which players hade some positive showings. And we finish the showing with the big...

Injuries Mount For Ottawa Senators At 2022 Prospect Showcase + Most Overrated Training Camp Storyline

September 19, 2022 14:05 - 45 minutes

Welcome To Season Four Of The Locked On Senators Podcast. Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller return to five shows a week (Monday-Friday) beginning today when we discuss games one and two of the rookie showcase in Buffalo - losses to the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens. Not only did Ottawa lose on the scoreboard, they also lost Viktor Lodin, Zack Ostapchuk and Zach Massicotte to injury. Pillzy will have Boots on the Ground this afternoon for the finale against the hometown Sabres plus, what ...

Who Are The Five Most Important Ottawa Senators To Watch At This Weekends NHL Rookie Showcase?

September 15, 2022 17:19 - 49 minutes

The Ottawa Senators have agreed to PTO's with Derick Brassard and Michael Dal Colle! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan react to the news discussing which player has a better chance of making this team, why these two players were chosen and what roles they could have in this franchise if they sign a contract. The 2022 Rookie Tournament will begin tomorrow against the Boston Bruins and the rookies have started skating, which means we have line combinations to dissect! We each pick our top players...

Ottawa Senators Sign Tyler Motte To One-Year NHL Contract + SensCentral Citizen

September 14, 2022 18:30 - 52 minutes

The Ottawa Senators have signed Tyler Motte to a one year deal worth $1.35M! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan give their immediate reaction to the signing. What type of player is he, will he fit into this culture and what kind of role might he play? We also have a SensCentral Citizen! It's Frank Senators (@sleepenbaker)! He tells us about how he became a Sens fan, collecting hockey cards as a kid, his day when the Ottawa Senators invited him and other content creators and witnessing Tim Stützl...

Reacting To Ottawa Senators Rookie Tournament Roster + Four-Year Review Of The Erik Karlsson Trade

September 13, 2022 18:29 - 33 minutes

The Ottawa Senators have announced their 26 man 2022 Rookie Camp roster! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan make a full projected lineup of what this team may look like for the 3 games against the Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres. There are some big notable names like Jake Sanderson, Ridly Greig and Shane Pinto but also some new faces that could make an impact! Also four years ago the Senators traded captain Erik Karlsson to the San Jose Sharks for "6 Assets", we revisit that...

Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion Talks Tim Stützle Extension And Much More!

September 08, 2022 22:33 - 46 minutes

Ottawa Senators General Manager Pierre Dorion on LOSP. What a time to be alive. Dorion joins Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller hours after signing his young süperstar to an eight-year contract extension - we discuss that but also dive into his history in the game. We get into his first draft with Ottawa when they traded up to draft Erik Karlsson, how difficult it was to trade some of the core pieces during the rebuild, if we'll ever get to see the 112-page 'Plan', why the Sens have a unique dra...

Should Jake Sanderson Attend Ottawa Senators Rookie Tournament? + SensCentral Citizen

September 07, 2022 15:21 - 46 minutes

Sens players are arriving in Ottawa and preparing for the upcoming NHL season! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan talk about Brady Tkachuk and Tim Stützle being back in town engaging with fans and increasing excitement for the season. The NHL Rookie Showcase in Buffalo is coming up soon, we saw Jake Sanderson dressed in his Sens jersey, but will or should he play in these games? We discuss whether its worth it to have him play in these games after he is finally recovered from his injuries. And w...

Interview With Ottawa Senators Prospect Kevin Mandolese + Erik Brannstrom Signs One-Year Extension

September 05, 2022 16:26 - 1 hour

We have breaking news on today's episode! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan react to the news that the Ottawa Senators have signed Erik Brannstrom to a one year extension worth $900k AAV. We give our thoughts on why it took so long, what role will he play and more! We also have an interview with Sens goalie prospect, Kevin Mandolese (@KMandolese)! The last time we spoke with Mando was just after he won the QMJHL Goalie of the year award so we catch up on his time in Belleville, playing in the E...

Ottawa Senators Prospect Roby Jarventie Talks World Juniors and Adjusting His Game To North America

September 02, 2022 23:09 - 38 minutes

Fun Friday interview!  Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller are joined by Ottawa Senators top prospect and recent World Junior silver medalist (& top three player on Finland) Roby Jarventie. Roby discusses being drafted to the NHL, his decision to come over and play in the AHL as a teenager, learning from Troy Mann, tourist tips for Tampere Finland and more! Follow the show on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, and please subscribe on YOUTUBE! Support us by supporting our sponsors! Built Bar: Built Bar is a prot...

The Athletic's Corey Pronman Discusses His Ottawa Senators Pipeline Rankings + SensCentral Citizen

August 31, 2022 16:14 - 49 minutes

We have a rare double interview episode for you this Wednesday! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan have a discussion with one of The Athletic's top hockey writers and a ball hockey hall of fame SensCentral Citizen. First up is a chat with Corey Pronman about his massive series ranking all 32 teams pipelines of players 23 and under, where he had the Ottawa Senators finishing 5th overall. Corey discusses how much of an impact Brady Tkachuk had in the Sens ranking, comparisons between Shane Pinto v...

Ottawa Senators Season Preview Crossover with The Wally and Methot Show

August 29, 2022 20:24 - 57 minutes

It's the crossover you've all been waiting for!  The Wally and Methot Show and the Locked On Senators Podcast! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan are joined by Marc Methot, Brent Wallace and Craig Medaglia for a whole lot of fun! We get into Meth transitioning from a player to a member of the media and some behind the scenes of the Wally and Methot Show. Then we get into some predictions for this upcoming season for the Ottawa Senators like who will lead the team in points, will Anton Forsberg o...

Reacting To The Athletic's 2022 NHL U23 Prospect Pipeline Rankings

August 25, 2022 23:41 - 44 minutes

Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller discuss the Ottawa Senators ranking 5th on Corey Pronman's 32-team NHL ranking for best prospect pipeline. The project takes into account all players under the age of 23, no matter whether they're already established NHLers or not. We also welcome the Allen Americans to the organization as Ottawa's new ECHL affiliate and more! Follow the show on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, and please subscribe on YOUTUBE! Check out LOSP's Organizational Value Rankings Playlist and Link...

Will Senators Prospect Ridly Greig's Separated Shoulder Affect Training Camp? + SensCentral Citizen

August 24, 2022 00:11 - 52 minutes

Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller head to Australia to chat with this weeks SensCentral Citizen Jimmy Hyde (Twitter: @ JimmyJimmyHyde) - awesome conversation about how he follows the Sens from so far away and a whole lot more! Plus, Ross and Lalime's Martian discuss Ridly Greig's injury time-line and Erik Brannstrom's next contract.  Follow the show on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, and please subscribe on YOUTUBE! Support us by supporting our sponsors!  Built Bar: Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes l...

Get To Know Ottawa Senators Prospect Cam O'Neill! + World Juniors Recap

August 22, 2022 16:57 - 34 minutes

Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller are joined by Ottawa Senators 2022 draft pick Cam O'Neill to chat about his upbringing around hockey, being selected by the Sens, his experiences at Development Camp in Ottawa, choosing UMass over other schools (like NoDak) and much more! Ross also touches on Canada winning Gold at the World Juniors and how each Sens Prospect fared at the event. Follow the show on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, and please subscribe on YOUTUBE! Support us by supporting our sponsors! Built ...

Ottawa Senators Prospect Angus Crookshank Is 100% Healthy After Missing Last Season w/ Knee Injury

August 19, 2022 03:31 - 40 minutes

Friend of the Show week concludes with an awesome chat with Crooker! Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller are joined by 3x recurring guest Angus Crookshank. We discuss his recovery from a knee injury suffered during rookie tournament last year, what his goals are going forward, how he's spending his summer plus a whole lot more! Ross also touches on the World Juniors; including the possibility that Ridly Greig is done due to injury. Follow the show on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, and please subscribe on YO...

Key Sens Prospects Are Making A Major Impact At World Juniors + SensCentral Citizen

August 17, 2022 04:03 - 45 minutes

Ridly Greig has been one of Team Canada's best players through the preliminary round. Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller discuss the path for Greig, Ostapchuk and the Canadians success with the World Junior Hockey Championship entering its knockout phase tomorrow. We also have notes on Roby Jarventie and Leevi Merilainen before inviting on this weeks SensCentral Citizen, Nick Spence (Twitter: @WhiskeyNick95)! Nick tells us how he became a Sens fan plus a great conversation about DJ Smith's optio...

Ottawa Senators Prospect Egor Sokolov Talks Off-Season Training With Crosby/MacKinnon And More!

August 15, 2022 17:40 - 54 minutes

It's Shark Week on LOSP! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan are stoked to have Friend of the Show Egor "Sharkolov" (Sokolov) back for a long overdue chat! Egor gets into the Belleville Senators push to get to the playoffs, his off-season workouts with some of the worlds best players and a story about a fight he had against another Sens prospect! We also get into what it's like training with Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon. Plus, in World Juniors action four Sens prospects will be in tonight's...

Ottawa Senators Dad Dwayne Norris Talks Raising Josh In Germany, Scoring World Juniors Golden Goal

August 12, 2022 18:48 - 1 hour

The World Juniors continue and the Sens Prospects continue to shine bright! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan break down all the action. Team Canada stays dominant with the help of Zack Ostapchuk and Ridly Greig and the duo of Roby Jarventie and Leevi Merilainen help Finland win in the shootout! We have a very special guest on todays show, it's Dwayne Norris, Josh Norris' father! He tell us about scoring a gold medal winning goal in the World Juniors, playing on the Quebec Nordiques and what it...

World Juniors Begin For Ottawa Senators Prospects + SensCentral Citizen

August 10, 2022 16:49 - 49 minutes

The 2022 World Juniors are finally here! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan break down the first day of World Juniors focusing on the Sens Prospects playing. Tyler Kleven and Team USA get a big victory, Tomas Hamara had an up and down game but ultimately his team prevailed and Roby Jarventie and Leevi Merilainen helped lead team Finland to a good start! We have a SensCentral Citizen join the show! Becca (@UnashamedAlc) join us to discuss her podcast: the Unashamed Alcoholic Podcast, meeting with...

Get To Know Ottawa Senators Prospect Oskar Pettersson!

August 08, 2022 18:36 - 40 minutes

The boys are back! Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller return to chat about the upcoming World Juniors and which Sens prospects are taking part. Then, we welcome on 2022 Ottawa Senators draft pick Oskar Pettersson for a really fun conversation about his life in hockey, his NHL Draft experience, preparing for the upcoming season with Rögle and which players he models his game after! Follow the show on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM and please subscribe on YOUTUBE! Support us by supporting our sponsors! Built ...

Ottawa Senators Offseason Mailbag with Lalime's Martian!

August 05, 2022 19:35 - 55 minutes

It's the dog days of summer so we turn to the listeners for some fun Ottawa Senators mailbag questions! Brandon Piller is joined by Lalime's Martian (@LalimesMartian) for a very candid episode! We talk about Jonathan Huberdeau's new contract extension in Calgary, how do the Flames look now and comparing it to Matthew Tkachuk and Johnny Gaudreau's new deals. Thanks to the listeners who submitted great questions! We get into JBD vs. Lassi Thomson debate, will Josh Norris and Alex DeBrincat play...

Ottawa Senators Prospects Heading to World Juniors + SensCentral Citizen

August 03, 2022 15:50 - 41 minutes

The 2022 World Juniors are set to start next week and six Ottawa Senators prospects will be representing their respective countries! Brandon Piller discusses which six Sens prospects to look out for: Tyler Kleven (USA), Ridly Greig and Zack Ostapchuk (CAN), Leevi Merilainen and Roby Jarventie (FIN) and Tomas Hamara (CZH). Notable snub is Tyler Boucher who did not make Team USA. What are some reason he may have been cut and what are his chances like for the next tournament? We also invite Evan...

What Does The Mathieu Joseph Contract Mean For The Ottawa Senators + Answering Listener Questions!

July 29, 2022 17:54 - 49 minutes

Ross Levitan is joined by @LalimesMartian to discuss the Ottawa Senators signing Mathieu Joseph to a four year contract worth $11.8M! Where does he fit in, what should expectations be plus which player+contract would you rather between Joseph and Nick Paul? We also chat potential Sens at the upcoming World Juniors before answering listener questions! Follow the show on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, and please subscribe on YOUTUBE! Support us by supporting our sponsors! Built Bar: Built Bar is a protein...

A Way Too Early Projection Of The Belleville Senators Roster + SensCentral Citizen

July 27, 2022 18:10 - 38 minutes

The return of a favourite segment plus a former Senator is back! Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller are joined by SensCentral Citizen Brett Murdock to chat about how he fell in love with the Ottawa Senators, his favourite memories surrounding the team and a whole lot more! Plus Ross discusses the Sens signing of Jayce Hawryluk and then takes a deep dive into how it will affect the Belleville Sens roster heading into next season. Also, well wishes for Bobby Ryan. Follow the show on TWITTER, INSTA...

Ottawa Senators Prospect Carson Latimer Chats Sens Dev Camp And Much More!

July 25, 2022 15:55 - 38 minutes

A Friend of the Show returns! Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller are joined by Ottawa Senators prospect Carson Latimer for a very fun conversation about how his last season went with the Prince Albert Raiders, how tough it was watching his former team win the WHL Championship, what steps he's taking to be even and what he learned at the recent Sens Development Camp. He also tells us a phenomenal story from his week in Belleville as a black ace during the playoffs. Follow the show on TWITTER, INS...

How Can The Ottawa Senators Take Advantage Of The Calgary Flames Inevitable Rebuild?

July 22, 2022 14:04 - 41 minutes

Matthew Tkachuk. Chris Tanev. Tyler Tofolli. Rasmus Andersson. The Calgary Flames have a lot of good assets should they go into a full rebuild... Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller discuss which of these players would best fit on the Senators and wonder why Ottawa currently has the fourth best odds at landing M. Tkachuk, according to our friends at BetOnline. We also take a look at where all our #SensAbroad on the move have landed now that free agency has slowed down. Follow the show on TWITTER,...

Ottawa Senators Prospect Stephen Halliday Chats Being Drafted, Sens Dev Camp + Choosing Ohio State

July 21, 2022 16:19 - 46 minutes

Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller are joined by recent Ottawa Senators draft pick Stephen Halliday! We talk about his early love for the game, dominating the USHL, committing then decommitting from the University of North Dakota, why he chose THE Ohio State University and a whole lot more including who stood out most to him at Sens Dev Camp!! Plus the guys need your best travel recommendations for Halifax, PEI and San Francisco! Follow the show on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, and please subscribe on YOU...

How Can The Ottawa Senators Immediately Improve Their Team Defence? + Hockey Canada Scandal Update

July 20, 2022 16:44 - 43 minutes

The Ottawa Senators have made a lot of great moves, but fans tend to agree that one area of the roster still needs improvement: the defence. Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan have an in depth discussion about if the Sens can have success with the D core currently, when they need to make adjustments, who could be possible targets left or can they simply promote from within the organization? The sexual assault case regarding Hockey Canada from 2018 is still ongoing and is revealing a lot of issue...

Have The Ottawa Senators Done Enough This Off-Season To Be Considered A Stanley Cup Playoff Team?

July 19, 2022 16:10 - 44 minutes

The Ottawa Senators have been making great moves to improve this roster, but the question still remains "do you think the way the Sens are built right now, they can contend for a playoff spot next spring?".  Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan discuss why they believe the moves the Sens have made will allow them to contend for the playoffs. But with a new team making the playoffs, that means one team will get bounced. So which team looks like they won't be able to get into an Eastern playoff spot...

Ottawa Senators Top Prospect Tyler Boucher Talks Claude Giroux, Sens Dev Camp + World Juniors

July 18, 2022 15:59 - 58 minutes

What better way to look back at Ottawa Senators development camp than with a first rounder who took part? Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller are joined by 3x recurring guest and friend of the show Tyler Boucher to talk about how this past week went, who he thought stood out, which goalie was the hardest to score on, and more! Tyler got to see Claude Giroux tons when his dad played for the Flyers so he shares some fun stories about that time and gives us the low-down on his current dynamic living...

What Does The Josh Norris Contract Extension Mean For The Ottawa Senators + Weegar vs Marino Debate

July 15, 2022 17:01 - 45 minutes

The Summer of Dorion Continues! Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller react to the news that top line centre Josh Norris has re-signed for 8 more season with the Sens, how the annual average value compares to other contracts around the league and if his production will stay steady or increase. Then, we look at a pair of candidates who could be trade targets on the back-end and debate the merits of MacKenzie Weegar and John Marino, before turning our attention to the end of Sens development camp whe...

Ottawa Senators Trade Connor Brown To Washington Capitals + Claude Giroux Comes Home!

July 14, 2022 16:16 - 46 minutes

CLAUDE GIROUX CAME HOME! Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller are still riding high after yesterday's Claude Giroux signing, but it ultimately came at a price. Later on Wednesday, the Sens traded Connor Brown to the Washington Capitals in exchange for a 2nd round draft pick in 2024. We react to that move, look at potential line combinations and wonder how soon Pierre Dorion could turn that pick (+) into a legitimate top-4 NHL defenceman. Plus, we discuss some minor league signings for Belleville a...

Pierre Dorion Busy Ahead Of NHL Free Agency + It's Time For The Senators To Bring Claude Giroux Home

July 13, 2022 14:25 - 45 minutes

The NHL Free Agency Frenzy starts today, and for once this could be an exciting day for Sens Fans! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan get your geared up for If(/When) Claude Giroux signs with the Ottawa Senators! Why is he such a good fit, what could his contract look like and where could he play? There was also a big goalie trade last night! Filip Gustavsson traded to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for Cam Talbot. Pillzy gives his take on why this was the right time for this move and what messa...

What Does Trading Matt Murray Mean For The Ottawa Senators?

July 12, 2022 14:56 - 42 minutes

After a long day of rumours, speculation and reports, the deal is finally done. Matt Murray is no longer an Ottawa Senator and has been traded to the Toronto Maple Leafs! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan break down the deal which sees Matt Murray, a 2023 3rd Round pick and a 2024 7th Round pick go to the Leafs and "Future Considerations" to the Sens. Why did the Leafs do this deal, what does this mean for the Senators crease moving forward and how can this help the Sens out in the Free Agency ...

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