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Steve Warne and Gregg Kennedy discuss the results of the California trip, the decision to start Jonas Johansson over Samuel Ersson, and whether GM Steve Staios has done enough to address the ongoing challenges in goal.Also on this episode:Philip Tomasino makes a strong first impression.Carter Yakemchuk is suddenly the seventh defenceman. Is that where he belongs?The Senators unveil their new Hometown Remix jerseys. Nikita Kucherov wants out of Tampa Bay! What's behind his trade request, and could he end up with a division rival?Steve Warne and Gregg Kennedy break it all down on another episode of Sens Nation.Presented by Jim Keay Ford, and by Midas Ottawa and Harding Your Home Comfort Centre.👍 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!🏒 SUPPORT SENS NATIONSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sensnation🎙️ LET'S HEAR YOUR TAKE!Use any device to leave us a voicemail with your Senators take or question. We'll play it back on the show and discuss it. https://www.speakpipe.com/sensnationTHANKS TO OUR SPONSORS🚗 Jim Keay FordOur favourite Ottawa Ford dealership at 1438 Youville Drive in Orléans. https://www.jimkeayford.com🔧 Midas OttawaFor tires, brakes, oil changes, exhaust and more. https://www.midas.com🏠 Harding — Your Home Comfort CentreHeating, cooling, fireplaces, BBQ and home comfort solutions in Ottawa. https://teamhardingcomfort.com

The Ottawa Senators' injury problems are turning into a nightly game of whack-a-mole for Travis Green. Just when someone gets healthy, another player goes down. With Warren Foegele and Andre Burakovsky injured and Hayden Hodgson facing a suspension, the Sens may need emergency reinforcements from Belleville. Could Philip Tomasino, Xavier Bourgault or Kasper Halttunen be next in line?

Plus, Senators owner Michael Andlauer reveals what Brady Tkachuk said to the Senators bench during his heated return to Ottawa. Was it offside?

We're also talking about:

🏒 Questionable officiating: Why give two players 10-minute misconducts when one team is already down to 10 forwards?

🏒 How did Corey Perry end up all alone in front of the net on three Kings goals?

🏒 The Senators lose another player on waivers.

🏒 A leaked look at the Senators' new remix uniforms. Real or not?

🏒 The brand-new Sens Nation website is live!

Steve Warne and Gregg Kennedy break it all down on another episode of Sens Nation.

Presented by Jim Keay Ford, and by Midas Ottawa and Harding Your Home Comfort Centre.

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In this episode, we discuss one of the most memorable regular-season games in franchise history. The Senators hammered the Florida Panthers 5-1 on Wednesday night as former captain Brady Tkachuk was booed, jeered and serenaded with insulting chants from start to finish.

Steve and Gregg break down the wild atmosphere at Canadian Tire Centre, Brady's reaction to the hostile reception, and whether his trade request is turning out to be a blessing in disguise for the Senators.

And what about his former teammates? Is there some genuine bad blood between Tkachuk and the players and friends he left behind?

We'll also discuss Jake Sanderson's impressive return, the concerning injury to Linus Ullmark, and Dylan Cozens' play.

Plus, the latest on Fabian Zetterlund, Samuel Ersson and the Senators' defence, Tim Stützle's mouthguard moment, a look ahead to the New York Rangers, and the latest on Connor Hellebuyck who was finally traded to the New Jersey Devils.

All that and more on this episode of the Sens Nation Podcast!

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In this episode, Brady Tkachuk returns to Ottawa this week. Will it be boos or a welcome mat?

The former Senators captain is back in town for the first time since demanding a trade to Florida. How loud will the boos be? Will he face the Ottawa media? Will he score against his old team? And could things get physical with one of his former teammates?

Meanwhile, the Senators have signed head coach Travis Green to a contract extension through 2030-31. We discuss the timing of the deal and ask a simple question: What's the rush?

On the ice, the Senators' offensive struggles continue following a 3-1 loss to the previously winless Philadelphia Flyers. With Ottawa ranked 26th in goals per game, where has the offence gone?

We also discuss Thomas Chabot's injury, Jake Sanderson's status, and Travis Green's latest line juggling.

Plus, former Senator Jacob Bernard-Docker clears waivers, and we revisit one of the wildest contests in Ottawa sports radio history.

In 2002, a Senators fan actually named his newborn daughter Zdeno to win a contest. Nearly 25 years later, she's back in the spotlight after winning a brand-new car on The Price Is Right!It's all coming up on this edition of the Sens Nation Podcast!Presented by Jim Keay Ford, and by Midas Ottawa and Harding Your Home Comfort Centre.👍 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!#OttawaSenators #GoSensGo #SensNation #NHL #SensPodcastSubscribe and share the show with another Senators fan, and let us hear your comments below.🏒 SUPPORT SENS NATIONSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sensnation🎙️ LET'S HEAR YOUR TAKE!Use any device to leave us a voicemail with your Senators take or question. We'll play it back on the show and discuss it. https://www.speakpipe.com/sensnationTHANKS TO OUR SPONSORS🚗 Jim Keay FordOur favourite Ottawa Ford dealership at 1438 Youville Drive in Orléans. https://www.jimkeayford.com🔧 Midas OttawaFor tires, brakes, oil changes, exhaust and more. https://www.midas.com🏠 Harding — Your Home Comfort CentreHeating, cooling, fireplaces, BBQ and home comfort solutions in Ottawa. https://teamhardingcomfort.com

The Senators have had a roller-coaster week, with a win over New Jersey, an ugly loss to St. Louis, and a shootout victory over the Islanders. Now Travis Green has thrown his forward lines into a blender. Is it a necessary shakeup or an maybe an overreaction?

Stephen Halliday gets a shot alongside Tim Stützle and Drake Batherson, while some familiar top-six faces find themselves on the fourth line.

Meanwhile, William Eklund is out 10–12 weeks, Artem Zub is finally back, and Jake Sanderson is getting closer to returning.

Should Samuel Ersson get the start in Philadelphia? And have the Senators already used more defencemen than any other NHL team?

Plus, former captain Brady Tkachuk is heating up in Florida and making comments that won't sit well with Senators fans ahead of his return to Ottawa.

We also discuss Alex DeBrincat's reported seven-year, $91 million extension, David Perron's latest move, and James Reimer signing a minor-league deal with the Rangers.

All that and more on this edition of the Sens Nation Podcast!Presented by Jim Keay Ford, and by Midas Ottawa and Harding Your Home Comfort Centre.👍 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!#OttawaSenators #GoSensGo #SensNation #NHL #SensPodcastSubscribe and share the show with another Senators fan, and let us hear your comments below.🏒 SUPPORT SENS NATIONSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sensnation🎙️ LET'S HEAR YOUR TAKE!Use any device to leave us a voicemail with your Senators take or question. We'll play it back on the show and discuss it. https://www.speakpipe.com/sensnationTHANKS TO OUR SPONSORS🚗 Jim Keay FordOur favourite Ottawa Ford dealership at 1438 Youville Drive in Orléans. https://www.jimkeayford.com🔧 Midas OttawaFor tires, brakes, oil changes, exhaust and more. https://www.midas.com🏠 Harding — Your Home Comfort CentreHeating, cooling, fireplaces, BBQ and home comfort solutions in Ottawa. https://teamhardingcomfort.com

The Senators keep finding ways to win.On this Thanksgiving weekend edition of the Jim Keay Ford Sens Nation Podcast, Steve and Gregg break down Ottawa's dramatic 3-2 shootout victory over the Nashville Predators, a game that saw the Senators go more than 22 minutes without a shot on goal before pulling off a late comeback.Tim Stützle continues to lead the way with eight points in five games, while Linus Ullmark is off to a terrific 4-0 start with a .942 save percentage. But there are some early concerns, including Stützle's heavy workload, Dylan Cozens' quiet start, and a power play that's converted just three of 24 opportunities.We also discuss:🏒 Andre Burakovsky's Senators debut and his limited ice time.🏒 Dylan Cozens' struggles with just one point in five games.🏒 Samuel Ersson's early performance as Ottawa's backup goalie.🏒 Cameron Crotty's absence and Jorian Donovan's arrival.🏒 Ottawa's upcoming Monday night matchup with the New Jersey Devils.🏒 Former Senators Jason York and Shean Donovan joining Senators broadcasts.🏒 The latest on Igor Shesterkin and the New York Rangers.🏒 Former Senators captain Brady Tkachuk's slow start in Florida.It's another packed episode of Sens Nation as we look at what's working, what needs fixing, and whether the Sens can keep finding ways to win.Presented by Jim Keay Ford, and by Midas Ottawa and Harding Your Home Comfort Centre.👍 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!#OttawaSenators #GoSensGo #SensNation #NHL #SensPodcastSubscribe and share the show with another Senators fan, and let us hear your comments below.🏒 SUPPORT SENS NATIONSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sensnation🎙️ LET'S HEAR YOUR TAKE!Use any device to leave us a voicemail with your Senators take or question. We'll play it back on the show and discuss it. https://www.speakpipe.com/sensnationTHANKS TO OUR SPONSORS🚗 Jim Keay FordOur favourite Ottawa Ford dealership at 1438 Youville Drive in Orléans. https://www.jimkeayford.com🔧 Midas OttawaFor tires, brakes, oil changes, exhaust and more. https://www.midas.com🏠 Harding — Your Home Comfort CentreHeating, cooling, fireplaces, BBQ and home comfort solutions in Ottawa. https://teamhardingcomfort.com

The Senators are off to a 3-1 start, but the injuries are already piling up!Since our last episode, the Sens have picked up wins over Boston and Philadelphia, suffered a rough loss in Detroit, and lost another key player to injury.

William Eklund is now expected to miss significant time with an ankle injury, while Andre Burakovsky is getting closer to his season debut.Steve and Gregg discuss how the Senators can overcome their latest injury troubles, whether help should come from Belleville or outside the organization, and which players need to step up.

Plus, plenty more to get into:

🏒 Carter Yakemchuk's booming shot, power-play role, and early impact.

🏒 Hoyt Stanley makes his NHL debut as Ottawa's defensive depth gets tested.

🏒 Ridly Greig's controversial reverse hit on Alex DeBrincat. Clean hockey play or something the NHL needs to address?

🏒 The Senators honour the late Ray Emery with a special home-opening ceremony.

🏒 Former first-round pick Shane Bowers comes full circle with the Senators organization.

🏒 Mark Stone's Gordie Howe hat trick, and Florida's injury problems.

All that and more on another edition of the Sens Nation Podcast! Join the conversation! Drop your thoughts in the comments.

How concerned are you about Ottawa's mounting injuries, and who should get the next opportunity?

👍 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! #OttawaSenators #GoSensGo #SensNation #NHL #SensPodcastSubscribe and share the show with another Senators fan, and let us hear your comments below.🏒 SUPPORT SENS NATIONSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sensnation🎙️ LET'S HEAR YOUR TAKE!Use any device to leave us a voicemail with your Senators take or question. We'll play it back on the show and discuss it. https://www.speakpipe.com/sensnationTHANKS TO OUR SPONSORS🚗 Jim Keay FordOur favourite Ottawa Ford dealership at 1438 Youville Drive in Orléans. https://www.jimkeayford.com🔧 Midas OttawaFor tires, brakes, oil changes, exhaust and more. https://www.midas.com🏠 Harding — Your Home Comfort CentreHeating, cooling, fireplaces, BBQ and home comfort solutions in Ottawa. https://teamhardingcomfort.com

The Senators had to wait longer than everyone else to start their season, but it was worth the wait.The Sens went into Toronto and came away with a 3-2 win over the Maple Leafs, backed by a strong performance from Linus Ullmark and an impressive third period. We break down what we liked from the opener, including Thomas Chabot’s first game as captain, Claude Giroux’s impact and Ullmark getting a little help from SIX posts.

But the biggest concern coming out of the win is Jake Sanderson. He left the game early after feeling an injury coming on, and Travis Green says the Senators should know more in the next few days. What does Sanderson’s status mean for an Ottawa blue line that could suddenly look very different?

Plus, we check in on some former Senators, including Leevi Meriläinen’s terrific start in Vancouver and Lars Eller getting an opportunity alongside Brady Tkachuk and Sam Reinhart in Florida.Around the NHL, we remember longtime NHL defenceman Lyle Odelein, who passed away on the weekend, Mario Lemieux returns to Pittsburgh as the Penguins celebrate their 60th season, and Canada is left without representation on the IIHF Council for the first time in nearly three decades.Steve and Gregg break it all down on a new episode of Sens Nation.

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The NHL season is underway, and the Ottawa Senators are finally ready to join the party.

On this episode of the Jim Keay Ford Sens Nation Podcast, Steve and Gregg get you set for Saturday’s season opener against the Toronto Maple Leafs and discuss the biggest story of the week: Thomas Chabot being named the 11th captain in Senators history, with Claude Giroux, Jake Sanderson and Tim Stützle serving as alternates.

We also dig into Ottawa’s growing injury concerns, with Artem Zub and Andre Burakovsky ruled out and questions still surrounding Sanderson and Warren Foegele. What could the Sens’ defence look like on opening night, and where does Carter Yakemchuk fit?

Plus, Travis Green pushes back against criticism of the way he handles injury updates, the Sens introduce their new emergency backup goalie, and we look at how William Eklund fits into Ottawa’s revamped forward group as the post-Brady Tkachuk era officially begins.

The wait is over. New season. New captain. Let’s go.

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In this episode of the Jim Keay Ford Sens Nation Podcast, we discuss the big wave of cuts the Senators made Sunday, and why the Sens appear to be keeping some extra bodies around because of injury concerns, particularly the ones involving Artem Zub, Jake Sanderson and Andre Burakovsky.

We also get into the loss of goaltender Leevi Meriläinen, who was claimed off waivers by the Vancouver Canucks on Friday, and the Sens' decision to acquire Jonas Johansson from the Tampa Bay Lightning to fill the vacancy.

That leaves the Senators with an interesting possibility in goal: could all four of the Sens' goaltenders on the Ottawa/Belleville depth chart this season be Swedish?

We also review the Senators' preseason, discuss the NHL's sudden enforcement of the jersey-tucking rule, and look at the San Jose Sharks and Boston Bruins naming new captains.

And with opening night just days away, the big question is: How long until the Senators name their captain?

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