Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast
348 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★ - 6 ratingsFormer TSN Radio hosts (and hockey coaches) Steve Warne and Gregg Kennedy. Twice per week, they're all over the latest Senators' news with interesting, knowledgeable, and sometimes brutally honest analysis. Listen for interviews and features about the club's past, present and future. Check out the show's website at sensnationhockey.com
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Tkachuk "Sick and Tired of Losing," Chychrun Sounds Luke Warm on Going Long-Term in Ottawa
April 19, 2024 04:46 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBThe Senators held their media availability on Thursday. Brady Tkachuk says he's sick and tired of losing and has faith in new management. Jakob Chychrun gave a surprising answer when asked if he could see himself in Ottawa for a few years. Claude Giroux chimed in with an interesting answer when asked about what the Sens need in a new coach. Erik Karlsson plays his 1000th game as the Pens playoff rally fizzles out.
Stutzle Still Out; Hab Fan Invasion for Sens Home Finale; Silfverberg Retires
April 13, 2024 16:02 - 40 minutes - 32.8 MBThe Sens home finale is here, but it'll feel as much like a Habs game. Despite the poor season, the Sens had great attendance. Will it go up or down next season? The Sens need a more physical edge and toughness in the top six and in their top four defence. And we don't mean fighting toughness. Tim Stutzle is out again and should probably be shut down now. Why is the smallish but feisty Ridly Greig the one to react to the hit on Stutzle? Trivia: Which six former Senators scored goals that wer...
Who Are the Sens' Untouchables? Sens Fire Head Pro Scout; Bobby Ryan Podcast Drama
April 08, 2024 17:23 - 48 minutes - 39.2 MBWith a week left in the season, who are your Ottawa Senator untouchables? Your MVP? If you can’t keep both Chabot and Chychrun, who are you keeping? Do you want Chabot for four more years at $8 million? Do you want to sign Chychrun to an extension, one that will make it worth his while to forego unrestricted free agency next year? The housecleaning begins. The Sens have fired longtime pro scouts Jim Clark and Rob Murphy. Former Senator Bobby Ryan parts company with the Sens podcast he wa...
Former Sens Captain Laurie Boschman on the State of the Sens; Playing With Gretzky in His Prime; Concussions in Hockey
April 03, 2024 19:46 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBWe're joined by the former captain of the Ottawa Senators, Laurie Boschman. Laurie gives us his take on the state of the current Ottawa Senators. We look back on his career, which included playing with Wayne Gretzky in his prime. We get into his reaction the day he found out he was claimed in the expansion draft by Ottawa. What it was like playing for owner Harold Ballard in Toronto. And we also discuss a new digital platform called CAPT (Concussion, Awareness, Protocols, and Training) that ...
Solving the Blackhawks; Are Korpisalo and Forsberg Good Again? Ottawa Reconnects With Alexandre Daigle
March 30, 2024 04:56 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBThe 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...
Sens Remain Streaky; Korpisalo, Batherson, Crookshank Trend Upward
March 27, 2024 14:53 - 37 minutes - 29.9 MBThe Senators' Dr. Jekyll gives way to Mr. Hyde and then back again. Sens win two straight. Joonas Korpisalo earned his keep with two nice wins. Why don’t goalies play back-to-back days? Do they work that much harder than the skaters? Spotlight on Drake Batherson and Angus Crookshank who are both trending hard and upward…Drake 'n Jake! Sens fans at the CTC get The Connors back-to-back. What does Jacques Martin want out of the final 12 games? If the Senators only address one area of need this ...
Mark Kastelic Joins Us; Staios Says Expectstions Were "Debilitating, "Stephen Halliday Signs,
March 23, 2024 05:33 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBOn 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...
Mark Kastelic Joins Us; Staios Says Expectations Were "Debilitating, "Stephen Halliday Signs,
March 23, 2024 05:33 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBOn 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...
Mark Kastelic Joins Us; Latest State of the Sens; Stephen Halliday Signs,
March 23, 2024 05:33 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBThe latest on the state of the Senators; Sens sign Stephen Halliday, Sens lose their third straight, Don Chow to go on the ring of honour. Angus Crookshank is called up while Ostapchuk goes back down. Sens forward Mark Kastelic is our guest.
Roster Definitely Needs Changes; Tkachuk Hits 30 Goals Again; NHL GM Meetings
March 18, 2024 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBWe talk about wearing white at home, which was once the norm. The Sens' modest win streak ends with a 7-2 loss to Carolina. Brady Tkachuk hits 30 goals for a third straight year. NHL GM Meetings discussing, among other things, expanding the number of things that can be challenged in video review and whether the 3 on 3 overtime format needs tinkering.
Claude's Giroux's Walk-off Slapshot; Ostapchuk Looks Good; Erik Karlsson Chirps Canadian Media
March 16, 2024 04:10 - 37 minutes - 86.3 MBWe're not in Tank Nation, we want to see entertaining competitive hockey in the last month. Claude Giroux provided some with a walk-off slap shot in the shootout win in Columbus. Erik Karlsson doesn’t put much stock in all this talk of him returning to Ottawa. Zack Ostapchuk enters the chat and may have lit a fire under Mark Kastelic.
Norris Has Season Ending Surgery; More Erik Karlsson to Ottawa Speculation
March 12, 2024 04:18 - 33 minutes - 26.6 MBWe discuss the Sens' seven-game slide, Josh Norris's season-ending surgery, Elliotte Friedman talking up Erik Karlsson to Ottawa again. What would a Korpisalo buyout look like? John Tortorella refuses to leave a game he was ejected from and the Minnesota Wild pull their goalie in a 3 on 3.
Sens Trade Deadline "News," Tarasenko Out, Katchouk In
March 09, 2024 15:32 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBSteve 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.
319: Sens Have Taken Big Step Backward This Year; Tarasenko's Final Days; Pinto's Next Deal
March 03, 2024 21:06 - 30 minutes - 24.3 MBShould the Sens take a run at Markstrom? Brady Tkachuk misses his first game in almost three seasons. Josh Norris goes on LTIR. We would have thought the Senators couldn't be a worse team than last year. But they're considerably worse. Tarasenko says of the deadline "We'll see what happens." Doesn't sound like a guy who's planning to use his NTC. With 16 pts in 18 games, what will Pinto's next contract look like?
318: Sens Outshot 20-0? Jacques Martin Confirms He Won't Be Back as Coach Next Season
February 29, 2024 15:04 - 37 minutes - 30.2 MBSenators go on an 0-2 road trip and get outshot in Nashville 20-0 in the third period. Head Coach Jacques Martin confirms on radio he will not be back this fall as head coach.
317: Why the Senators Second Half Surge is Different Than Previous Seasons
February 26, 2024 02:10 - 36 minutes - 29.6 MBSenators who just got 7 of 8 points against four of the best teams in the league in Tampa Bay, Florida, Dallas and Vegas. Assistant coach Jack Capuano beautifully articulated the NHL’s secret formula for success. Of course, it's easier said that done. Almost on cue, as people start to worry about their huge contracts, Thomas Chabot and Josh Norris start to turn things up. NCAA women's game has a player do "The Ridly Greig."
316: Which Long Term Senator Contracts Will Age Best? Which Ones Are Concerning?
February 22, 2024 05:00 - 41 minutes - 32.9 MBSens perk up in Florida. You never know what to expect from the Senators. Which Senators' long-term contracts will age best? And which ones are most concerning?
315: Sens Lose to Anaheim and Chicago? Changes Have to Be Coming
February 18, 2024 16:15 - 31 minutes - 24.9 MBThe Sens lose to 30th place Anaheim and 32nd place Chicago. We discuss the changes that are needed to address team shortcomings.
314: The Code in Hockey; Our Guest is Drake Batherson
February 15, 2024 19:15 - 42 minutes - 33.9 MBRidly Greig in Leafs Kitchen; Rielly appealing his suspension; "The Code" in Hockey is often over-sensitive and selective, and our guest is Drake Batherson.
313: Future of Senators Radio; Jake Sanderson is Still Hurt; Tarasenko's Days in Ottawa are Probably Numbered
February 09, 2024 06:20 - 34 minutes - 27.4 MBWith Bell Media continuing to go sideways, we discuss the future of Senators' radio and play-by-play in Ottawa. After a nice long break, Jake Sanderson is still sidelined with a lower-body injury. Are Vladimir Tarasenko's days in Ottawa numbered? And when is it time to get concerned about Josh Norris's production?
312: A New NHL Job for DJ Smith; Tkachuk Still Optimistic; Sens at 2026 Olympics
February 06, 2024 05:00 - 42 minutes - 34.1 MBFormer Sens head coach DJ Smith lands a new NHL job out west. We discuss the NHL all-star game. Brady Tkachuk remains optimistic about the second half of the season; Sens at the 2026 Olympics
311: Sens-Wings May Get Spicy; Rourke Chartier Goes on Waivers
January 31, 2024 05:00 - 36 minutes - 29.6 MBSenators rally to beat Nashville. Will there be bad blood in Detroit? Senators place Rourke Chartier on waivers. What's next? Would the Senators go after LA Kings winger Arthur Kaliyev? He's reportedly available. If the Sens are interested in Chris Tanev, should they kick the tires on Blake Coleman?? George McPhee's son plays for the B-Sens now. And Oskar Petterson leaves Sweden to join belleville
310: GM Steve Staios on Trade Talks; The Coaching Search; Tarasenko's Future
January 28, 2024 23:35 - 36 minutes - 29.4 MBWe 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.
309: Formenton Takes Leaves of Absence; Should the Sens Have Gone After Patrick Roy?
January 25, 2024 22:08 - 36 minutes - 29.2 MBToday we talk about Alex Formenton and four other 2018 World Junior players taking leaves of absence. The Sens Win 3 of 4. Should the Sens have gone after Patrick Roy as head coach? Michael Andlauer's enjoys one last game in his front row seats in Montreal. and much more!
308: Sens Sign Pinto to One Year Deal; Which Centre Will Move To Wing?
January 19, 2024 05:00 - 39 minutes - 31.9 MBShane Pinto gets re-signed and his suspension ends this weekend. Josh Norris had the regular jersey on at practice so he's almost ready too. What does the centre ice situation look like now? Tim Stutzle talks about handling the outside noise and the inside noise from a yapper like Brendan Gallagher. The Sens bring in a new goalie coach. The Senators have 10 guys making 4 million or more, which ones won’t be here this time next year?
307: The Future of Chychrun in Ottawa; Sogaard's Season Debut; Greig is Rolling
January 18, 2024 16:03 - 46 minutes - 37.1 MBWith the Senators struggling, we discuss the future of Jakob Chychrun, who wanted out of Arizona because they were struggling. Will this be DeBrincat 2.0? We discuss Mads Sogaard's season debut and another blown lead to Colorado. Ridley Greig looks solid, playing with Tkachuk and Giroux. Tyler Ennis retires. And author Howie Mooney joins us to talk about his new sports book "More Crazy Days and Wild Nights." Amazon link: https://www.amazon.ca/MORE-Crazy-Days-Wild-Nights/dp/1738747611
306: Another 0-5 Road Trip; Norris and Forsberg Both Injured; Pinto Returns
January 13, 2024 05:49 - 40 minutes - 32.7 MBThe Senators limp home after their second 0-5 road trip in less than a month. What is going on? Anton Forsberg and Josh Norris are out of the lineup with injuries, creating opportunities for Mads Sogaard and Ridly Greig. Shane Pinto returns to practice, his 41-game suspension ends next Sunday.
305: Is Staios Entertaining Trade Offers? Martin Line Juggling; Del Zotto's Airing of Ottawa Grievances
January 08, 2024 21:09 - 39 minutes - 31.3 MBSens 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.
304: Sens Hire Staios as Full Time GM, Dave Poulin; Brannstrom Plays Wing
January 02, 2024 06:33 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBThe 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??
303: Would Stutzle Be Better on the Wing? Batherson on a Roll; Biased Leafs Coverage
December 29, 2023 15:48 - 43 minutes - 34.8 MBThe Sens are finally getting a few bounces, winning two straight after that six-game slide. We talk about the Battle of Ontario and Jacques Martin's long history with it. What's Martin doing that DJ Smith was not? We get into the pro-Leaf bias on national broadcasts. Drake Batherson is on a roll. Would Tim Stutzle be better on the wing than at centre? And we spin the wheel of fortune to determine the Senators' playoff chances.
302: Sens 0 for 5 Road Trip; DJ Smith Farewell Interview; Does Jacques Want to Return Next Year?
December 23, 2023 05:01 - 36 minutes - 29.6 MBAfter 0-5 road trip Brady Tkachuk says he's never felt worse. We discuss the absence of the new coach bump. We remain encouraged by the fact that the Sens now have the right people in place. We discuss possible coaching candidates for next season and how Jacques Martin might be near the top of the list. DJ Smith comments on his time in Ottawa, Jacques Martin's hiring as a consultant, and his dismissal.
301: Senators Fire D.J. Smith, Hand Coaching Reins to Jacques Martin
December 19, 2023 05:00 - 36 minutes - 29.3 MBAfter four-plus seasons with the club, the Ottawa Senators have fired head coach D.J. Smith. They also relieved assistant Davis Payne of his duties. Everyone else stays. The Sens hire Jacques Martin as their new interim head coach, and Daniel Alfredsson will be his assistant.
300: Our 300th Episode; Senators Lose Third in a Row; We Rant About State of Things
December 17, 2023 20:49 - 35 minutes - 28.8 MBOur 300th episode unravels into a discussion about the state of the team and how changes remain long overdue.
299: Sens Win Big in Detroit; Larkin Injury; Suspension Coming for Perron
December 11, 2023 05:09 - 32 minutes - 25.8 MBThe Senators posted an impressive 5-1 win in Detroit on Saturday but all the talk is about the Dylan Larkin incident and David Perron's vicious reaction to it. Perron is facing a big suspension and Wings fans think Mathieu Joseph should too. We also get into how Shane Pinto will fit in when he returns next month, especially since Ridly Greig is playing so well. And we talk about Jiri Smejkal's limited usage in his NHL debut.
298: Thomas Chabot Goes Back on LTIR; Jiri Smejkal Finally Gets His NHL Chance
December 09, 2023 06:00 - 28 minutes - 22.8 MBSenes lose round two in the Battle of Ontario and head to Detroit Saturday. Thomas Chabot is back on LTIR. Jiri Smejkal gets called up for his overdue chance to make his NHL debut.
297: Sens Hire Jacques Martin; Senators Take Down Rangers; Bad News Looming for Chabot?
December 07, 2023 02:36 - 37 minutes - 29.9 MBWe discuss the Senators' hiring of Jacques Martin as a coaching advisor, the winningest coach in team history; the Senators taking down the Rangers, the best team in the NHL right now; and Thomas Chabot missed November with a hand injury and two games after his return, apparently suffers a knee injury in the Seattle game.
296: Sens Snap Three Game Skid, Still Long Overdue For a New Voice; Forsberg or Korpisalo?
December 04, 2023 14:12 - 36 minutes - 83.3 MBWe discuss the week that was for the Senators. They ended their three-game losing slide with a 2-0 shutout win over Seattle Saturday night but they still have a long way to go before we can buy in. The club remains long overdue for a coaching change. Anton Forsberg picked up the Sens' first shutout. Does he go right back in against the Rangers, the best team in the NHL right now?
295: Our Guest is Sens Centre Mark Kastelic; Sens Fall to Islanders; Is Tim Battling Through an Injury?
November 26, 2023 16:22 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBWe're joined by Sens centre Mark Kastelic as he recovers from a high ankle sprain. We discuss the Sens' loss to the Islanders and the crazy schedule ahead. Thomas Chabot shed his non-contact jersey. How will the Sens sort out the salary cap when he returns, probably this Friday? Tim Stutzle must have some kind of small injury he's playing through. and much more!
294: Is Post-Sweden Hangover a Thing? Mark Borowiecki Joins Us
November 20, 2023 05:00 - 44 minutes - 35.5 MBIn this one, we discuss the Senators successful business trip to Sweden. Now that they're back, can they avoid the horrific slump they had after winning two games in Sweden back in 2017? The slump that started the rebuild? Mark Borowiecki was on that team. He joins us to provide his opinion and update us on how his new job in Nashville is going.
293: Drake Batherson is Our Guest; Sens Go 2-1 Before Trip to Sweden
November 13, 2023 19:04 - 33 minutes - 27.2 MBDrake Batherson is our guest as we talk about the Sens chaotic season so far and what's new in the room. The Senators are off to Sweden now to take on Detroit and Minnesota in Stockholm.
292: Tkachuk and Giroux Slap Fans' Wrists; What We Have Here is Failure to Communicate
November 08, 2023 05:00 - 36 minutes - 29.2 MBWe 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.
291: Sens Part Company with Pierre Dorion; Surrender First-Round Draft Pick in Dadonov Trade Mixup
November 02, 2023 04:36 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBMichael 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 pick
290: Three Game Skid Ends; Dadonov Punishment Coming for Sens; Ridly Greig Leads All NHL Rookies
October 31, 2023 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBIn this episode, we discuss Thomas Chabot being out; Tyler Kleven and Nikolas Matinpalo called up; the three-game win streak is over; Artem Zub is back at practice; Ridley Greig is your rookie scoring leader; Sens about to be punished for miscommunication in the Evgenii Dadonov deal; the tragic on-ice death of former Pittsburgh Penguin Adam Johnson.
289: Shane Pinto Gets 41 Games for Gambling; Bad Injuries to Erik Brannstrom and Thomas Chabot
October 27, 2023 23:21 - 44 minutes - 82.1 MBShane Pinto gets 41 games for a violation of gambling rules; Erik Brannstrom and Thomas Chabot both have serious injuries; Sens lose three straight to erase all the excitement of a 3-1 start; Will a loss in Pittsburgh be the final straw? Are Peter Chiarelli and Claude Julien waiting in the wings? We say goodbye to our Saturday morning radio show on City News Ottawa.
288: DeBrincat Returns as the Enemy; Norris Has Brilliant Debut; Zub Out-MacEwen Down-JBD Up
October 20, 2023 23:22 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBSens are off to a 3-1 start; We discuss Josh Norris's first game in nine months; Alex DeBrincat returns in enemy colours; Zack MacEwen clears waivers and is sent to Belleville so the Sens can call up a replacement for Artem Zub; Sens owner Michael Andlauer visits with Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe and discusses new arena; Jake Sanderson is crushing it; the Woo must die.
287: A Perfect Home Opening Weekend for the Senators
October 17, 2023 04:46 - 35 minutes - 28.3 MBThe Senators home opening weekend couldn't have gone any better. They beat both the Flyers and Lightning by 5-2 scores, improving their record to 2-1. We discussed what we liked and didn't like, along with the early surprises and early red flags. Michael Andlauer isn't Ryan Reynolds but has definitely ascended to celebrity status in Ottawa. Brady Tkachuk will someday surpass Daniel Alfredsson in popularity. And the Coach nailed a couple of his weekend predictions.
286: What Alfie's Return Means to the Senators; Formenton Re-Signs in Switzerland; The Home Opener!
October 17, 2023 04:46 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBDaniel Alfredsson takes a job with the Senators in player development; Alex Formenton re-signs in Switzerland; We preview the Senators Home Opener against the Flyers and much more!
285: Carolina Sets the Bar: Our Full Analysis of Senators Season Opening Loss at Carolina
October 12, 2023 16:11 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBThe Sens fall 5-3 to Carolina. We talk about everything. They had some excellent moments early on and a nice comeback, but they had too many penalties and way too many glitchy moments and shortcuts. Mathieu Joseph answered his critics loudly – the ones who think he should be a salary dump to get Shane Pinto signed.
284: High Praise for Sens Top Six Forwards; Shane Pinto is Very Good But Isn't Irreplaceable
October 06, 2023 22:45 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBThe Senators are ranked in the top 5 in the NHL when it comes to top six forward groups? We may need to dial back the worry over Shane Pinto. He's very good, but we're also not talking about a Hart Trophy candidate here. Players that have impressed us at camp so far.
283: Josh Norris Has Another Setback; Lassi Thomson Claimed By Anaheim
October 05, 2023 03:17 - 35 minutes - 28.2 MBFor the second time in training camp, Josh Norris has suffered a shoulder setback. Is LTIR looming? And could that pave the way for a Shane Pinto contract? Lassi Thomson, Jacob Bernard-Docker and Egor Sokolov all go on waivers. Thomson is claimed by the Ducks. The other two went unclaimed. 5 burning questions as the Senators get ready for a new season. Trent Mann finds a jew job in Pittsburgh.