Guest: Matt Nichol

Matt Nichol the Ottawa Senators Director of Player Health and Performance joins the show

With training camp approaching, what are NHL players doing right now to make sure they're ready for another grind? Matt takes us inside the world of off-season training — how programs are built for individual players, what teams are looking for when players report to camp, injury prevention, recovery and how training has evolved over the years.

We'll also discuss Matt's long relationship with former Senators goaltender Ray Emery, the impact Ray had on his life and why Matt continues to honour his late friend through the annual Ray Emery Cup.

Plus, plenty more from one of the most respected performance coaches in hockey.

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It’s time to build the ultimate Ottawa Senators ALL VIBES TEAM!

Forget goals, assists and advanced stats this team is being selected on pure vibes.

Wally, Yorkie and Graeme build their lineups. Fan favourites, big personalities, great teammates, unforgettable characters — anyone is eligible.

Who makes the cut? Who gets left off? And most importantly… who has the best vibes team?

Drop your All Vibes lineup in the comments and let the debate begin.

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Time is ticking on Drake Batherson. ⏱️

Batherson is entering the final year of his contract, and the Senators have a decision to make. What is the 28-year-old winger worth? What should Ottawa be willing to pay — and how much term should they give him?

There’s also a clock working against both sides. Under the new CBA, the maximum length of an extension drops from eight years to seven beginning September 16. Does that create some urgency to get a deal done now?

Plus, what should expectations be for Batherson this season? Can he take another step offensively, and what would a big year mean for his price tag?

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We are back and we’re kicking things off with one of the most beloved players in Ottawa Senators history.

Chris Neil joins the show! No. 25 is one of only four players in franchise history to have his number retired.

We’ll catch up with Neiler, talk Sens — and settle some unfinished business on the golf course. Neil recently went head-to-head with Yorkie, so who actually had the better team that day? ⛳️👀

Plus, we’ve got plenty to catch up on:

🏒 Will Drake Batherson sign a new deal before the season begins?

📈 How many points will Batherson put up in 2026-27?

🔥 What happened around the Sens while we were away?

👀 UP FOR DEBATE: Is Brady Tkachuk a Top 5 Ottawa Senator of all time?

We’re just over a month away from the first preseason game.

Wally, Yorkie and Graeme are back — and Chris Neil is stopping by.

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For 21 seasons in the salary-cap era, we've heard the same debates: You need elite goaltending. You need a 40-goal scorer. You need a Norris-calibre defenceman.

But what does the data actually say?

Today we're taking a look at The Stanley Cup Blueprint.

We dug through every Stanley Cup winner since 2005-06 to uncover the trends that separate champions from everyone else. Which stats matter most? Is goal differential the biggest predictor of success? How often do Cup winners have a 90-point player, a Selke finalist, or a Vezina-calibre goalie? And how do the Ottawa Senators compare heading into the 2026-27 season?

The numbers may surprise you.

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Fresh off signing a new four-year contract with the Ottawa Senators, Jordan Spence is coming off the best season of his NHL career, setting new personal highs in both goals and points. With an opportunity to step into a top-four role this season, there's plenty to discuss.

We'll catch up on what his summer has looked like, how the contract came together, and where he sees his game heading as he settles into Ottawa. Plus, we'll lighten things up by diving into his East Coast roots—favorite foods, life back home, and who would make his ultimate dinner party guest list.

Don't miss our conversation with one of the Senators' newest blue-line pieces as he gets ready for what could be a breakout season.

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How does Ottawa's blueline stack up against the rest of the Eastern Conference? Wally, Yorkie and Graeme dive into the numbers, comparing every team's defensive production to find out where the Senators really rank. Is Ottawa's defence among the conference's best, or is there still room to grow?

Plus, it's Giveaway Week! We've got tickets to the Kanata Beer Festival up for grabs, and if you're lucky... Wally might even dip into his secret stash of Coming In Hot merch.

🍺 Beer. 🎟️ Prizes. 📊 Hockey talk. Join us live!

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Steve Staios didn't tip his hand, but he gave us plenty to discuss.

Wally, Yorkie and Graeme break down the biggest takeaways from our exclusive interview with the Senators' President of Hockey Operations and General Manager, including what he had to say about the roster heading into training camp.

One of the biggest questions this offseason has been the makeup of Ottawa's forward lines. Will Dylan Cozens stay at centre or move to the wing? Is Ridly Greig better suited back in the middle? We discuss how the Senators could line up when camp opens and what Staios' comments might tell us about the team's plans.

Join us live at 9:00 a.m. ET!

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Steve Staios joins Coming In Hot for an exclusive one-on-one interview.

The Ottawa Senators President of Hockey Operations and General Manager discusses whether the roster is set or if more moves could be coming, the impact of rising player salaries around the NHL, the possibility of carrying three goaltenders, replacing Daniel Alfredsson behind the bench, building depth in Belleville, and the captaincy heading into the new season.

It's a wide-ranging conversation covering the biggest questions surrounding the Senators as training camp approaches.

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The 2026-27 NHL schedule is here, and Alex Adams (Sportsnet/Sens Spotlight) joins Wally and Graeme to break down everything Sens fans need to know.

We dive into Ottawa's 14 back-to-back games, the toughest stretches, Brady Tkachuk's return to Ottawa and the games every fan should have circled.

Plus, the guys pull back the curtain on the Senators' hilarious Bravo-inspired schedule release video—including Graeme and Alex's unforgettable reunion showdown.

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