Jakob Chychrun and Joonas Korpisalo discuss distractions in Ottawa, partially blaming them for the team's troubles last season. Mathieu Joseph reunites with his brother in St. Louis. How many brother acts have the Senators had? We discuss Egor Sokolov being traded for Jan Jenik. Does Rutger McGroarty make any sense for the Senators? We dig into the depth chart and find out what's still needed.

Welcome to the latest episode of the Sens Nation Podcast! In our latest edition, we dive into the Senators' latest trades and signings.

First, we discuss Shane Pinto's re-signing to a modest two-year contract and the dumping of Mathieu Joseph to clear space for the Pinto signing.

We get into the big deal that sent defenceman Jakob Chychrun to the Washington Capitals in exchange for Nick Jensen and a third-round pick in 2026. What does this mean for both teams and the players involved?

Then, we analyze the Ottawa Senators' recent moves, including the signing of free-agent winger David Perron and the acquisitions of Michael Amadio and Noah Gregor to strengthen their bottom six.

Additionally, we cover the Senators' decisions not to qualify Erik Brannstrom and Parker Kelly, who subsequently became unrestricted free agents.

Join us as we break down these moves and more in this episode of the Sens Nation Podcast, brought to you by Jim Keay Ford!

After months of speculation about who they'll take, the Ottawa Senators draft Calgary hitmen defenceman Carter Yakemchuk seventh overall. Right shot, big shot, big body, high skill, 30 goals and 70 points. Travis Hamonic looks like he'll be back this fall. San Jose opts not to re-sign Filip Zadina, a player many fans wanted the Sens to pick six years ago instead of Brady Tkachuk.

We discuss everything about the Linus Ullmark trade. We hear from Ullmark and GM Steve Staios. Staios also talks about the draft and free agency, and sounded irritated about a report that Thomas Chabot might be available. We also get Florida winning the Cup in Game 7 and this year's Hall of Fame selections.

Former Sens head coach Guy Boucher is one and done in Toronto. Dave Poulin gives some updates during a Q and A with season ticket holders last week. Are the Senators likely to land one of the big goalies said to be available through trade? Plenty of news out of Belleville this week with three re-signings and one exit.

We catch up with former Ottawa Senator Brad Smyth, now a TSN 1200 radio analyst, and the new head coach of the Nepean Raiders. We discuss the Sens new coaching staff, the Senators' offseason needs and the view for this fall.

Are the Senators trying to move winger Mathieu Joseph before the NHL draft? If so, why? The Senators have also reportedly expressed some interest Anaheim Ducks forward Trevor Zegras.

The Stanley Cup Final is set. Jack Capuano won't be back as Sens associate coach. Former Senator Cody Ceci logs important minutes and gets a chance at a Cup ring. Former Senator Brad Smyth is the new head coach of the Nepean Raiders. Does the state of Florida have a big advantage on Canadian NHL markets? Either Tampa or Florida have won the Eastern Conference in each of the last five yea

Senators move closer to assistant coach decisions. Another top Belleville Senators defenceman heads back to Europe. Former Senator Luke Richardson enters the Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame. We outline our picks for the top 10 NHL players ever to come out of Ottawa.