Locked On Senators - Daily Podcast On The Ottawa Senators
1,250 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsRoss 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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Episodes
Who Should The Ottawa Senators Use In Shootouts Next Season? + Erik Karlsson Traded To Pittsburgh
August 07, 2023 15:38 - 32 minutesIt just *HAD* to be the Pittsburgh Penguins, eh? Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller react to Erik Karlsson being traded to Pittsburgh before inviting on Jon Chik from Locked On New York Rangers to chat about what he saw in Vladimir Tarasenko's brief stint in the Big Apple. Finally, we dive into Ottawa's potential shootout line-up combinations! What is the optimal strategy and which shooters give Ottawa the best chance to win? Follow the show on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, subscribe on YOUTUBE and please...
Jamie Rivers On Why Ottawa Senators Fans Can Expect The Best Version Of Vladimir Tarasenko
August 04, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutesWe have a very special guest - Jamie Rivers! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan get some classic Sens nostalgic stories from Jamie about a young Daniel Alfredsson, Andre Roy, Zdeno Chara and more! He has been covering the St. Louis Blues after his playing career, so he also gives us a scouting report on what Sens fans can expect from Vladimir Tarasenko! Follow the show on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, subscribe on YOUTUBE and please check out the SensCentral Merch Store! Support us by supporting our spon...
Newest Sens Forward Vladimir Tarasenko Speaks To Ottawa Media + SensCentral Citizen
August 02, 2023 15:25 - 43 minutesVladimir Tarasenko had the opportunity to speak to the Ottawa media yesterday about how excited he was to come to the nations capital! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan discuss the newest Senator and how he will fit in here. We have a SensCentral Citizen! Today we welcome on Patrick Desroches! A fellow Sens fan in Winnipeg, he tells us why he became a Sens fan, his earliest memories of the team and how he feels about today’s roster. We wrap up discussing some possible upgrades coming to the Ca...
BONUS RING OF HONOUR DRAFT: All-Time Ottawa Senators Best Free Agent Signings
August 01, 2023 16:00 - 36 minutesRoss Levitan, Brandon Piller and The Martian draft the their lists of the best UFA signings in Ottawa Senators franchise history. Vote on TWITTER who drafted the best team and why! FanDuel: Make Every Moment More.Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get started FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14...
NHL Network Analyst Mike Kelly On Narrative Around Thomas Chabot + Ottawa Senators Off-Season
July 31, 2023 18:13 - 43 minutesWe kick off the start of this week with a great recurring guest, it’s Mike Kelly from NHL Network! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan welcome Mike back onto the show to get his insight on Thomas Chabot, Vladimir Tarasenko, Joonas Korpisalo and the team’s overall structure! We tease our new summer bonus episode content, The Ring of Honour. And we hit on the breaking news that Filip Gustavsson has signed a 3 year deal with the Minnesota Wild. Follow the show on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, subscribe on YOU...
Ottawa Senators Prospect Stephen Halliday Talks Sens Dev Camp, Goals For Next Season At Ohio State
July 28, 2023 20:07 - 42 minutesIt really happened Sens fans! Vladimir Tarasenko is an Ottawa Senator! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan dive into the new signing with their point expectations for the Russian sniper and what are some options for his linemates? We are joined by Sens Prospect, Stephen Halliday for the third time! He tells us about his first year at Ohio State University, Sens Dev Camp and spending time in Ottawa this off-season. And finally, with only a little bit of cap space left, is Pierre Dorion done or sho...
BONUS: OTTAWA SENATORS SIGN ALL-STAR F VLADIMIR TARASENKO TO ONE-YEAR, $5M CONTRACT
July 28, 2023 01:44 - 37 minutesVLADIMIR TARASENKO IS AN OTTAWA SENATOR. Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller provide immediate reaction to the news that Stanley Cup Champion and 2x All-Star Vladimir Tarasenko has signed a one-year, $5M contract. More on tomorrow afternoon's edition of Locked On Senators. Follow the show on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, subscribe on YOUTUBE and please check out the SensCentral Merch Store! Support us by supporting our sponsors! Glebe Central Pub: Your neighbourhood pub in the heart of the Glebe. Great p...
Will Chychrun, Chabot, or Sanderson Lead Ottawa Senators Defencemen In Points? + SensCentral Citizen
July 26, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutesThis years group of defenceman may be some of the best the Ottawa Senators have had in a long time. But which D-man will have the most points? Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan debate if Thomas Chabot, Jake Sanderson or Jakob Chychrun will end up as the points leader on the back end. We also have a SensCentral Citizen, its Vick Gill! He tells us all about being a Sens fan in the heart of Enemy Territory! And we wrap up the show taking a look at Scott Wheeler’s newest article on The Athletic re-...
Ottawa Senators Prospect Tyler Boucher On Turning Pro, Goals For Next Season LIVE From Sens Dev Camp
July 24, 2023 17:14 - 30 minutesIt’s the final interview from our Development Camp series! Today it’s Tyler Boucher! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan welcome Tyler back onto the show for his fourth time! Tyler tells us about his off-season, dev camp and goals for the upcoming season. The Toronto Maple Leafs and Ilya Samsonov settled a deal in arbitration, but how can that affect the Ottawa Senators? And we got to see a list of the tables at Brady Tkachuk’s wedding, which table is the most interesting? Follow the show on TWIT...
Can Donovan Sebrango Be A Steal For The Ottawa Senators? + Maple Leafs Hire Guy Boucher
July 21, 2023 06:14 - 43 minutesThe Ottawa Senators have added a few recent connections to Kitchener Rangers in the OHL, is it time we start calling them the Kitchener Sens? Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan are pleased to be joined by Kitchener Rangers Host for Rogers TV, Sean Furfaro (@seanfurfaro)! Sean tells us about Tomas Hamara’s rookie season, the high character of Matthew Andonovski, the value of getting Donovan Sebrango and even the brief stint Dominik Kubalik had there! We wrap the show up discussing the Toronto Map...
Who Is The Most Valuable Ottawa Senators Player, Brady Tkachuk or Tim Stützle? + SensCentral Citizen
July 19, 2023 18:25 - 43 minutesIt’s time for the great debate, who is the most valuable Ottawa Senators player? Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan get into a heated debate about who is more valuable, Tim Stützle or Brady Tkachuk. Pillzy makes his case for the German Süperstar while Ross sides with the Captain. Let us know who you think it is in the comments! We have a SensCentral Citizen, today its Dillon Di Giacomo. He tells us about how he became a Sens fan, his favourite Sens memories and who he thinks is the most valuabl...
Ottawa Senators Prospect Hoyt Stanley Shares Draft Day Memories LIVE From Sens Dev Camp
July 17, 2023 15:14 - 34 minutesThe Ottawa Senators have a few more moves to make this off-season, but could a rival team be holding up the Sens decisions? Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan discuss the implications of whether the Toronto Maple leafs will buy out Matt Murray or not. How much money would the Sens save and how would that impact RFA Shane Pinto and Egor Sokolov or potential UFA’s? We have another dev camp interview for you! This time it’s 2023 NHL Draft pick, Hoyt Stanley! He tells us about being drafted by the S...
Ottawa Senators Goalie Prospect Kevin Mandolese Talks New Contract, First NHL Start + More!
July 14, 2023 14:00 - 47 minutesFresh off signing his new contract, friend of the show Kevin Mandolese joins Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller to get in-depth analysis on his first NHL start on Long Island, his busy season that saw long stints in the NHL, AHL and ECHL -- where he starred for the Allen Americans in the playoffs. We also get into his gear and off-season training plans. Follow the show on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, subscribe on YOUTUBE and please check out the SensCentral Merch Store! Support us by supporting our spon...
Which Forwards Should The Ottawa Senators Target? + Interview with Filip Nordberg & Oskar Pettersson
July 13, 2023 18:37 - 41 minutesPierre Dorion has hinted that he isn’t done making moves just yet and that the next big move would be a forward if anything. Who should be targeted? Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan give five different options for the Sens to target, two of them are unrestricted free agents and three of them are trade targets with term on their contracts. We have another live Dev Camp interview for you! This time it’s two Swedes, Oskar Pettersson and Filip Nordberg! And it’s Claude Giroux signing day one year ...
Ottawa Senators RFA Egor Sokolov Hires New Agent + SensCentral Citizen
July 12, 2023 19:57 - 42 minutesEgor Sokolov is still without a contract as an RFA and has just switched agents! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan discuss the news that Sokolov is now represented by Andy Scott of Octagon Agency to try to get his new contract done. What is a contract that would make sense for both sides? We are pleased to bring back our SensCentral Citizen segment! Today’s Citizen is Dan Tait. He tells us about being a Sens fan in British Columbia, his early memories and how he feels about this seasons roster....
Ottawa Senators Prospect Tyler Kleven Talks NHL Debut, Love For Ottawa LIVE From Sens Dev Camp
July 11, 2023 19:58 - 36 minutesNever a dull day in Sens land! We have breaking news to react to in today’s episode! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan discuss the breaking news that Assistant General Manager, Trent Mann, and the Ottawa Senators have went their separate ways. Is this surprising news and is this the beginning of a new era for the Sens front office? We also release our Dev Camp interview with Sens prospect, Tyler Kleven! Kevin Mandolese signs a new one year contract so we go over his past season and where he fi...
Ottawa Senators TRADE Alex DeBrincat To Detroit Red Wings For Package Including Dominik Kubalik
July 10, 2023 03:29 - 44 minutesAlex DeBrincat has been traded to the Detroit Red Wings just barely one year after he was acquired by the Ottawa Senators! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan give our immediate reactions and break down the deal from all angles! DeBrincat signs a 4 year $7.85M AAV extension with the Wings and the Sens receive Dominik Kubalik, a conditional 2024 1st round pick, Donovan Sebrango and a 2024 4th round pick. How does Kubalik fit into the Sens roster and future plans, did the Sens get enough value in r...
Ottawa Senators Sign Zack MacEwen For 3 Years + Tyler Kleven Earns Jonathan Pitre Award At Dev Camp
July 07, 2023 14:40 - 36 minutesThe off-season rumour mill keeping swirling around Alex DeBrincat and Ottawa added toughness to the roster. Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller break down the three year deal given to forward Zack MacEwen, what it means for the team and if he's going to be a regular in the NHL line-up. Then, we put our tin-foil hats on and wonder why Erik Brannstrom nor Alex DeBrincat are listed on the Sens website ... before debating what happens next: a Shane Pinto contract or DeBrincat trade? Finally, we have ...
Belleville Sens Head Coach Dave Bell LIVE From Dev Camp + Is An Alex DeBrincat Trade Imminent?
July 06, 2023 14:20 - 43 minutesIs the long, drawn out Alex DeBrincat situation nearing a conclusion? Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller dive into the rumour mill and wonder what a potential return could look like from the Detroit Red Wings or Anaheim Ducks. We also touch on if Vladimir Tarasenko, who recently changed agents, is even a fit for the Sens and what that contract would look like. Then, we're joined by Belleville Sens Head Coach Dave Bell for a great in-person interview discussing certain prospects and his role at N...
Ottawa Senators Bring Back Travis Hamonic On 2-Year Deal + How Much Cap Space Do The Sens Have Left?
July 05, 2023 15:20 - 41 minutesThe Hammer is staying in Ottawa! Travis Hamonic signed a two year deal worth $1.1M AAV. Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan discuss the returning veteran defenceman impact on the team off the ice, what role he plays on the ice and how much he wanted to stay in Ottawa. How does the Sens D-Core shake out now, what pairings would be ideal and is this the best back end we’ve seen in a while? Now how much cap space is left for the Sens to fill in some of the gaps on the roster? We also take a look at ...
Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion Talks Joonas Korpisalo & Sens Dev Camp
July 04, 2023 14:59 - 38 minutesOttawa Senators General Manager Pierre Dorion joins the show for a live in person interview with the boys! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan get the opportunity to sit down with Dorion to talk about signing Joonas Korpisalo, adding some AHL depth and his thoughts on Dev Camp so far. We give teases to all the other different interviews we had so stay tuned throughout the summer for those! And unfortunately the rumours continue to swirl surrounding Alex DeBrincat so we have a discussion about wh...
Ottawa Senators Sign Free Agent Goalie Joonas Korpisalo To 5-Year Contract + Add Quality Depth
July 03, 2023 04:21 - 47 minutesThe Ottawa Senators got their goalie! Joonas Korpisalo signs a 5 year, $4 Million AAV deal early on in Free Agency. Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan break down the signing of the newest goaltender. Pillzy gives a some positives and some concerns about the addition. Erik Brannstrom and Jacob Bernard-Docker signed extensions so the D-core is set. And the Belleville Senators signed multiple players to big money AHL deals! We also lay out some of our exciting plans for Dev Camp! Follow the show on...
Who Should The Ottawa Senators Target In NHL Free Agency?
June 30, 2023 14:49 - 44 minutesNow that the NHL Draft is over, it’s time to turn our attention towards Free Agency. Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan present a 23 man roster for the Ottawa Senators with some blank spaces that need to be filled be free agents. We each draft our top 5 realistic free agents that we think could help this team. Can the Sens fill their bottom six spots internally, will a goalie be acquired through trade or free agency are some of the discussions we have. Also rumour is that the New York Islanders...
Ottawa Senators Add Five New Prospects In 2023 NHL Draft
June 29, 2023 21:07 - 40 minutesThe 2023 NHL Draft is officially complete. The Ottawa Senators welcomed five new players to their organization. Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan introduce you to all the new prospects with player profiles! Hoyt Stanley, Matthew Andonovski, Owen Beckner, Vladimir Nikitin and Nicholas Vantassell were the selections from rounds four through seven. Jacob Larsson was extended on a one year deal by the Sens as well, what does this mean for Travis Hamonic that reportedly denied the Sens original off...
2023 NHL Draft First Round Reaction + What's Next For The Ottawa Senators?
June 29, 2023 04:50 - 34 minutesThe First Round of the 2023 NHL Draft is complete! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan give immediate reaction and opinions on what happened and what didn’t happen in Round One. A few surprise picks, some of our favourite prospects going to rival teams and no trades made for an interesting night. We take a look at what the Ottawa Senators could do tomorrow, will they make a move to draft before 108th overall? And who are some of the best players available for Round Two according to our rankings? ...
Pierre Dorion Confirms DJ Smith Will Return As Senators Head Coach + Final 2023 NHL Draft Preview
June 27, 2023 17:51 - 49 minutesWe are one day away from the NHL Draft!! Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller provide immediate reaction to Pierre Dorion's morning press conference where he confirmed DJ Smith and his staff will be back, that Alex DeBrincat does not want to discuss a long-term deal and which RFAs will and won't be qualified. Then, we have our final 2023 NHL Draft discussion about our personal favourites and top players at each position. Follow the show on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, subscribe on YOUTUBE and please check ...
The Off-Season NHL Rumour Mill Is Heating Up, Karlsson Reunion? + 2023 NHL Draft Rankings: 48-50
June 26, 2023 16:42 - 43 minutesErik Karlsson recently said he would be interested in returning to Ottawa to play for the Sens again. Is this something that Pierre Dorion should explore? Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan discuss bringing back Karl and if now is the right time to have a reunion. Pierre-Luc Dubois trade rumours are heating up so we ask if that will affect the market for Alex DeBrincat. And it’s the final day of our 2023 NHL Draft prospect profiles with players ranked 48th, 49th and 50th. Today we look at Gracyn...
Ottawa Senators Announce Pre-Season Dates, Sens Shopping In Calgary? + 2023 NHL Draft Rankings 45-47
June 23, 2023 16:09 - 50 minutesWe are officially 96 days away from Ottawa Senators hockey! Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller react to the Sens announcement of their pre-season schedule that will include stops in Halifax, Sydney, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal and of course, Ottawa. Then, we discuss which Calgary Flames players could help the Sens after reports that multiple players have indicated they won't re-sign there following their current expiring contracts. Finally, we're back to the 2023 NHL Draft rankings with #45 Cars...
What Is A Fair Next Contract For Ottawa Senators' Jake Sanderson? + 2023 NHL Draft Rankings: 42-44
June 22, 2023 17:28 - 48 minutesWith the news that Jake Sanderson has switched agents to Pat Brisson, all signs point to him negotiating a new contract extension with the Ottawa Senators. Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan dive into different options for what Sanderson’s next contract could be. We look at player comparable and what their first contracts after Entry Level Contracts were. Should the Sens go bridge deal or long term? We have 3 defencemen to profile today in our 2023 NHL Draft Prospect profiles. It’s Etienne Mori...
Which NHL Goalie Should Interest The Ottawa Senators? + 2023 NHL Draft Rankings: 39-41
June 21, 2023 17:45 - 51 minutesWe’re a goalie friendly show so today we are going to rank our preferred external goalie options to help out the Ottawa Senators crease. Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan each pick their top 5 choices for tendies to wear a Sens jersey next season. We take a look at trading for a goalie, acquiring RFA’s or hitting the free agent market. We continue our 2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profiles and we finally have a goalie to discuss! Today we look at players ranked 39th, 40th and 41st. The prospects are...
Ottawa Senators RFA Goalies: Kevin Mandolese vs Dylan Ferguson + 2023 NHL Draft Rankings: 36-38
June 20, 2023 17:19 - 43 minutesToday we continue conclude our Ottawa Senators RFA outlook in the crease. Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller discuss the heirarchy in goal for the Sens, debate whether they should bring back both Dylan Ferguson and Kevin Mandolese and if not ... which one of the two would you prefer remains in the organization? Then, we return to our 2023 NHL Draft Rankings with #36 Danny Nelson, #37 Charlie Stramel and #38 Kasper Halttunen. Follow the show on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, subscribe on YOUTUBE and please ...
Projecting Contracts For Ottawa Senators RFAs Egor Sokolov & JBD + NHL Draft Profiles: 33-35
June 19, 2023 18:47 - 44 minutesWe have taken a look at some of the bigger RFA’s on the Ottawa Senators, but what about some of the younger guys? Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan discuss their takes on what contracts could and should look like for Jacob Bernard-Docker and Egor Sokolov. Are with or both of these players ready to take on more consistent NHL roles? We are into the 2nd round of our 2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile Rankings with players ranked 33rd, 34th and 35th. Today we highlight Oliver Bonk, Lukas Dragicevic ...
Projecting The Next Contract For Ottawa Senators RFA Erik Brannstrom + 2023 NHL Draft Ranking: 30-32
June 16, 2023 18:17 - 55 minutesGet ready for one of the most divisive discussions about an Ottawa Senators RFA contract. Today we take a look at what Erik Brannstrom’s next deal could look like. Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan debate what value Branny brings and where that could bring his Annual Average Value up to. How long should his deal be, what’s best for both sides and where does he slot in to this D-core? We continue our 2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profiles with players ranked 30th, 31st and 32nd completing the 1st rou...
Projecting The Next Contract For Ottawa Senators RFA Shane Pinto + 2023 NHL Draft Ranking: 27-29
June 15, 2023 17:19 - 48 minutesLots of RFA chatter on todays show. Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller react to the news that the Sens are taking Alex DeBrincat to club-elected arbitration. Then, we spend time projecting a fair next contract for Shane Pinto, before turning back to our 2023 NHL Draft rankings with #27 David Edstrom, #28 Mikhail Gulyayev and #29 Andrew Cristall. Follow the show on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, subscribe on YOUTUBE and please check out the SensCentral Merch Store! Support us by supporting our sponsors! ...
What Should Be At The Top Of Michael Andlauer's 'To-Do' List? + 2023 NHL Draft Rankings: 24-26
June 14, 2023 18:01 - 53 minutesIt’s the beginning of a new era for the Ottawa Senators. Sens fans, welcome to your Michael Andlauer years! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan take a look a what should be at the top of Andlauer’s To-Do List including winning the Stanley Cup, hiring Alfie, a new downtown arena and more! We give our stick taps to the Vegas Golden Knights and their captain, former Senator, Mark Stone, on winning the Stanley Cup. And we continue our 2023 NHL Draft prospect profiles with players ranked 24th, 25th a...
Michael Andlauer Set To Become Ottawa Senators Next Owner + 2023 NHL Draft Rankings: 21-23
June 13, 2023 21:13 - 40 minutesThe Ottawa Senators have named Michael Andlauer as the preferred bidder to buy the Ottawa Senators. Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller provide further reaction to the news before turning back to the 2023 LOSP NHL Draft rankings with #21 Daniil But, #22 Quentin Musty and #23 Dmitri Simashev. FULL IMMEDIATE REACTION PODCAST: https://youtube.com/live/snpK-KtY-7c?feature=share Follow the show on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, subscribe on YOUTUBE and please check out the SensCentral Merch Store! Support us by...
BONUS IMMEDIATE REACTION: MICHAEL ANDLAUER WILL BE THE OTTAWA SENATORS NEXT OWNER
June 13, 2023 19:20 - 2 hoursRoss Levitan and Brandon Piller provide immediate reaction following the news that Michael Andlauer will be the next owner of the Ottawa Senators. Featuring special guests? Follow the show on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, subscribe on YOUTUBE and please check out the SensCentral Merch Store! Support us by supporting our sponsors! OWL AND CO GROOMING: Visit us on the web at www.owlandcogrooming.com or on Instagram at @owlandcogrooming! Use SENATORS15 at checkout to save 15% off your order! We know you...
Does A Scott Laughton Trade Make Sense For The Ottawa Senators? + 2023 NHL Draft Rankings: 18-20
June 12, 2023 19:15 - 44 minutesThe never ending sale of the Ottawa Senators… continues. Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan discuss what’s new with the updates regarding the sale of the Sens. The Sens may be pushing things too far for perspective buyers to stay interested. We also take a look at rumours that Ottawa has been interested in acquiring Scott Laughton from the Philadelphia Flyers. Is he a fit, what would he cost and when could we expect him to be moved? And we continue our 2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profiles with play...
Highest Bidder Pulls Out Of Ottawa Senators Ownership Race + 2023 NHL Draft Rankings 15-17
June 09, 2023 19:49 - 50 minutesBig news dropping on a later Friday episode regarding both the Sens ownership and the Alex DeBrincat saga! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan react to the news that Steve Apostolopoulos has removed himself from the bidding process for the Ottawa Senators. He was believed to have the highest dollar bid but no longer wants to be in the mix. Steve Warne reports that DeBrincat “would like to stay, and like the team and coach a lot”. That’s very different than what we have been hearing lately. And w...
Alex DeBrincat Not Interested In Long-Term Extension With Senators + 2023 NHL Draft Rankings: 12-14
June 08, 2023 17:03 - 55 minutesThe Cat is out of the bag! Alex DeBrincat and his camp have informed the Ottawa Senators that they are not interested in signing long term in Ottawa and have submitted preferred trade destinations. Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan give their takes on the newest info in the Cat story. Do the Sens need to trade him immediately, what should the return be and will you boo him if/when he returns to Ottawa on his new team? We continue our NHL Draft Prospect Profiles with players ranked 12th, 13th an...
Should The Ottawa Senators Explore A Trade For Carter Hart? + 2023 NHL Draft Rankings: 9-11
June 07, 2023 17:10 - 51 minutesThe Philadelphia Flyers have started trading off players with Ivan Provorov yesterday, and rumours that young goalie Carter Hart could be on the move as well. Should the Ottawa Senators looking into acquiring Hart? Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan discuss the option of trading for Hart. Is he a reclamation project, what will it cost, and are there better options? We continue with our NHL Draft Prospect Profiles, players ranked 9th, 10th and 11th. We have the fastest player in the draft in Oliv...
Still No Clarity On Alex DeBrincat's Future With The Ottawa Senators + 2023 NHL Draft Rankings: 6-8
June 06, 2023 16:29 - 55 minutesThe clock is ticking towards the NHL Draft and we still don't know Alex DeBrincat's long-term intensions. Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller discuss this situation and how it could be resolved before turning our attention back to the 2023 NHL Draft rankings with #6 Dalibor Dvorsky, #7 Ryan Leonard and #8 Zach Benson. Follow the show on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, subscribe on YOUTUBE and please check out the SensCentral Merch Store! Support us by supporting our sponsors! OWL AND CO GROOMING: Visit us ...
Could Patrick Roy Be The Ottawa Senators Next Head Coach? + 2023 NHL Draft Rankings: 4-5
June 05, 2023 16:05 - 47 minutesCould Patrick Roy be a good fit as the next Head Coach of the Ottawa Senators? Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan discuss Roy after his team just won the Memorial Cup. Does he fit with what the team needs, has he changed since his last NHL coaching stint and would he want to be in Ottawa? We continue our NHL Draft Profiles with players ranked fourth and fifth. Matvei Michkov and Will Smith. Michkov is touted by some as being the second best player in the draft behind Connor Bedard but is his 3 y...
Another Week Without Ottawa Senators Ownership Clarity + NHL Draft Rankings: 2-3
June 02, 2023 14:43 - 38 minutesThere's no such thing as a consolation prize in the 2023 NHL Draft. Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller continue Draft Month with profiles for the two top players not named Connor Bedard. We discuss their strengths, where they could fit and how they rank against similar top-3 draft picks over the past decade. Plus, typical LOSP news and notes to finish the week! Follow the show on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, subscribe on YOUTUBE and please check out the SensCentral Merch Store! Support us by supporting ...
Welcome To NHL Draft Month + 2023 NHL Draft Rankings: #1
June 01, 2023 19:42 - 51 minutesIt’s June and that means the 2023 NHL Draft is rapidly approaching! So We have officially kicked off our Prospect Profiles! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan get the draft discussion started a little differently this year. We explain how we will be covering this years draft since the Sens don’t have any picks in the first three rounds. We’re starting things off with the projected first overall pick: Connor Bedard. The Sens ownership drags on so we touch on concerns we have about that. Check u...
Ottawa Senators GM Pierre Dorion Talks Alex DeBrincat Negotiations, 2021 Draft + Stanley Cup Final
May 31, 2023 16:17 - 39 minutesPierre Dorion is back on LOSP! Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller chat with the Ottawa Senators General Manager about his priorities this off-season, where they're at with Alex DeBrincat contract negotiations, RFA updates on Shane Pinto, Julien Gauthier and Erik Brannstrom, the Lassi Thomson vs JBD debate and who does GMPD think will win the Stanley Cup? Plus a whole lot more, like what happened with the 2021 NHL Draft... Follow the show on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, subscribe on YOUTUBE and please che...
How Can The Ottawa Senators Craft The Perfect Third Pair On Defence? + Stanley Cup Preview
May 30, 2023 16:37 - 50 minutesThe Ottawa Senators Top-4 is set on the back-end, but then what? Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller lay out the options Ottawa has to solidify the third pair on defence, whether it's Erik Brannstrom, Travis Hamonic, Jacob Bernard-Docker, Nikolas Matinpalo, Lassi Thomson, Tyler Kleven or an out of left-field option. What would you want the Sens to do, hypothetically, if they were offered a first round pick for Brannstrom? Plus, a Sens-focused Stanley Cup Final preview ... are you cheering for Mar...
Reacting To The Athletics Sens Fan Survey, #SensAbroad Draft + Kyle Dubas Waiting On The Senators?
May 29, 2023 16:27 - 48 minutesPacked Monday Show! Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller react to The Athletic's Senators Fan Survey results, most notably on what should happen in goal and with sniper Alex DeBrincat. Then, we each draft the three #SensAbroad that would most help this current Sens team - at their current cap hits. Finally, we react to the Neko Sparks tweets from the weekend and wonder about the rumours of Kyle Dubas holding off on his next job until Senators ownership is decided. Follow the show on TWITTER, INSTA...
Answering Listener Questions On Brady Tkachuk, Hopes For New Arena, How LOSP Started + More!
May 26, 2023 15:01 - 44 minutesWe are STILL waiting on any updates on the ownership of the Ottawa Senators. Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan are just as tired of waiting to hear about Sens ownership as the rest of the hockey world. We recap where things are at with the bids and if we feel this will be solved anytime soon. We have some amazing Mailbag Questions from listeners on all sots of topics. Origin story of LOSP, food options we’d like to see at the new arena our favourite Sens player and more! Check us out on TWITTE...
Ottawa Senators Sign European Free Agent Defenceman Nikolas Matinpalo
May 25, 2023 20:20 - 41 minutesThe Ottawa Senators continue to add depth from the European leagues! This time Pierre Dorion has added a big right hand shot defenceman, Nikolas Matinpalo. Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan discuss the signing. Quick scouting report on his game against Canada in the World Championships and stats from his time in Liiga. We have a conversation about what this means for other D-men fighting for a spot on the bottom pair in the NHL. And the Florida Panthers have advanced to the Stanley Cup Finals!...