Senators goalie Linus Ullmark takes a leave of absence for personal reasons, leaving Ottawa's net to Leevi Merilainen for the foreseeable future. We discuss the Sens 7-5 loss in Toronto coming out of the Christmas break. We also examine which Senators will likely be at the Olympics and what Team Canada's roster will look like.

In this episode of the Jim Keay Ford Sens Nation podcast, we discuss the Ottawa Senators' recent performances, highlighting their wins and the importance of trusting the process for team growth. We get into goaltending concerns, the return of Thomas Chabot, and the recognition of Jacques Martin with a Ring of Honour induction. The conversation also touches on coaching changes within the Belleville Senators, Brady Tkachuk's unique record, and the dynamics of coaching and team performance.

PodcastIn this episode of The Jim Keay Ford Sens Nation Podcast, we're joined by former Ottawa Senators defenseman Brendan Bell. We discuss what it's like to be trying to make the World Junior Team at this time of the year. We get his overall assessment of the Senators' first 32 games. We talk about the Sens' record with and without Brady Tkachuk, the absence of Thomas Chabot, and how the Senators are handling Carter Yakemchuk's development. We get into goaltending, and we discuss our favourite hockey-themed Christmas gifts from our childhoods.

In this one, we discuss the Senators' impressive 6-3 win at Columbus and their unfortunate failure to protect at least a point in the final minute of a 3-2 loss in Minnesota. We break down some key moments in the games, discuss Lars Eller's injury and its impact, the Quinn Hughes trade and how it compares to Brady Tkachuk's future situation, and the injury to Connor Bedard and the implications for Team Canada.

In this episode, we discuss the Sens' recent struggles, including their disappointing three-game homestand. We get into the controversy surrounding Drake Batherson's disallowed goal, the implications of player depth and injuries, and the upcoming NHL schedule. We also talk Olympics and the issues surrounding the construction of the arena in Milan, as well as Nick Cousins' unique recognition among NHL players.

• The Senators are struggling with five losses in their last six games.
• The playoff race is tightening, and the Senators need to start winning.
• Unforced errors are becoming costly for the team.
• Depth issues are becoming apparent due to injuries to key players.
• Drake Batherson's disallowed goal sparked controversy and debate.

• The Olympics are approaching, but there are concerns about the arena's specifications.
• The Senators need to secure points quickly to stay in playoff contention.
• The upcoming schedule is crucial

• "It's getting late in December."
• "That was a terrible, terrible call."
• "Two out of three ain't bad."

In this episode of the Jim Keay Ford Sens Nation podcast, hosts Steve Warne and Gregg Kennedy discuss the latest injury updates for the Senators, focusing on Shane Pinto's prognosis and the impact on the team.

They analyze player performances and how Ridley Greig will now need to step up. They get into the readiness of AHL players like Arthur Kaliyev for the NHL, the current state of NHL parity, the success of former Senators, and the autograph culture surrounding young stars like Connor Bedard.

Finally, they touch on attendance trends for the Senators and the overall morale of the team as they navigate a competitive season.

It's the captains' episode. We discuss Sens captain Brady Tkachuk's return after missing 20 games, and we have a great conversation with Ottawa Charge captain Brianne Jenner. We talk about some third-period glitches in St. Louis. We get into some roster and line combination decisions. Linus Ullmark is apparently a gamer, and another reminder of the new realities in the Ottawa media's coverage.In the second half of the show, we're joined by Ottawa Charge captain Brianne Jenner, the day after her record-tying performance on Wednesday night. We ask about the Charge, the roster changes, her switch to centre, the PWHL, the arena, and what it's meant to represent Canada on the national stage 16 times.

The Senators begin their road trip with a pair of 3-2 wins over Anaheim and San Jose. We've updates and discussion on injuries and roster. Did Chabot get dinged up again? Are the Sens in the market for a home run deal?

In this episode, we discuss the Senators' recent news, including Shane Pinto's four-year extension and whether it's the right deal for both sides. We talk about the lack of depth on the left side of the blue line, which got worse last week with the injury to Thomas Chabot. We also touch on Brady Tkachuk's injury and his new podcast, Claude Giroux's fountain of youth, the Oympics and much more!

In this episode of the Sens Nation podcast, hosts Steve Warne and Gregg Kennedy discuss the Senators' recent performances, including a weekend sweep and the team's trajectory. They do a full breakdown of General Manager Steve Staios's comments to the media this week, which included questions about the goaltending situation with Linus Ullmark and the coaching style of Travis Green. The conversation also covers contract negotiations for Shane Pinto, player evaluations, including Fabian Zetterlund and the role of enforcers in modern hockey. The episode concludes with a discussion on potential changes in the CHL-NHL relationship.