The Zubcast

The Zubcast

By Louis Boulet, Adam Coplan & Josh GlazerSportsHockey
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The Zubcast episodes

  • Ep. 23 - "Would You Rather": NHL Career Edition

    In episode 23 of The Zubcast, we are back from our 2 month hiatus! We return by recapping the recent happenings concerning the oh-so-injured Ottawa Senators, celebrating the recent Women's Olympic Gold, and debating over which NHLer's career we would rather have.


    What's happened in Ottawa recently?

    • Injuries Galore
    • Brännström & Formenton stepping up
    • Ideal Future Acquisitions
    • Nick Paul's Future in Ottawa

    • Canadian Gold!

      • The Canadian Women go on a tear for gold
      • The Canadian Men... not so much
      • Slovakia & Slafkovsky's Surprising Bronze

      • Career Comparison Game

        • Carey Price vs Henrik Lundqvist
        • Drew Doughty vs Erik Karlsson
        • Nick Paul vs Mike Hoffman
        • Chris Neil vs Chris Phillips
        • Zdeno Chara vs Marian Hossa

        • Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

          1 hr 3 min
        • Ep. 22 - 2022 World Junior Preview

          In episode 22 of The Zubcast, it's finally World Junior time!!!!!!! We go through every team at the tournament, looking at possible storylines, analyzing the 2022 draft-eligible prospects, predicting standings/medals, and projecting possible MVP picks.


          Solid Sens Stretch

          • Absolute murder against the Panthers
          • Close loss vs Tampa
          • Comeback OTL vs Philly

          • Miscellaneous News

            • Spider-Man: No Way Home
            • No NHLers at the Olympics
            • Nick Paul & Austin Watson save the world

            • WORLD JUNIORS

              • Team storylines
              • Analyze 2022 Draft Prospects
              • Sens Prospects: Expected roles & Performances
              • Medals & Standings Predictions
              • Projected All-Star Team & Tourney MVPs

              • Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

                1 hr
              • Ep. 21 - Curse-Crushing Crystals

                In episode 21 of The Zubcast, we analyze the Sens' somewhat successful efforts at escaping the NHL basement. We also discuss Forsberg's stellar play, Tkachuk's performance since the bite and Adam Gaudette's curse-crushing crystals.


                We're no longer the worst?

                • Surprise wins over Colorado, Carolina & Tampa
                • Attempting to crawl out of the basement
                • Hard-fought loss against the Islanders
                • Wait we beat the Devils?

                • Key Questions

                  • Lassi and JBD's usage
                  • Have Gaudette's crystals lifted the curse?
                  • What should the top 6 look like?
                  • Where does Chabot fit in on the Canadian Olympic d-pairs?

                  • Standout Sens

                    • Forsberg's torrid stretch
                    • Tkachuk's performance since "The Bite"
                    • Batherson on a 100-point pace

                    • Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

                      50 min
                    • Ep. 20 - At least we have a Lone Star?

                      In episode 20 of The Zubcast, we wallow in Ottawa's defeat at the hands of the mighty Vancouver Canucks. We also lighten things up by talking about possible ideas for the Sens media content team, Viktor Lodin becoming a highlight reel factory, and a new eatery establishment at the CTC.


                      Sens Sad State of Affairs

                      • Sadness
                      • Pain
                      • Frustration

                      • Random Ramblings

                        • Viktor Lodin continues to pop off
                        • The new Lone Star
                        • Fun ideas for the Sens media content team
                        • And more


                        • Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

                          42 min
                        • Ep. 19 - November Prospect Update

                          In episode 19 of The Zubcast, we take a break from the NHL Sens and shift over to the prospect performances throughout the org. We focus on Jake Sanderson, Tyler Boucher and Viktor Lodin while also taking an early look at the contending World Juniors rosters.


                          Sens Prospect Standouts

                          • Sanderson's stellar start to the season
                          • The two physical NCAA Tylers
                          • Lodin leading the last place Timrå
                          • An optimistic post-TDL strong defensive corps???

                          • World Junior Roster Possibilities

                            • Canada, Sweden & Russia early contenders
                            • Greig's odds to make Team Canada
                            • Who will and won't stay with their NHL team?
                            • Do Adam and Daniil Chayka look alike?


                            • Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

                              54 min
                            • Ep. 18 - Delays & Debuts

                              In episode 18 of The Zubcast, we scour through an illness & injury riddled week for the Senators going through the latest postponement news, protocol-list additions, player debuts, long-term injuries and much more.


                              COVID Consequences

                              • List of Sens Players in COVID Protocol continues to expand
                              • One week of postponements (3 games)
                              • Outcomes of a busy weekend at home vs PIT & CGY

                              • Debuts & Injuries

                                • Sokolov & Thomson make their NHL debuts
                                • JBD & Heatherington play their first of the season to fill out an injured D-corps
                                • Brännström & Pinto can't catch a break

                                • Miscellaneous Sens Talk

                                  • General roster examinations
                                  • A look into the Ottawa's 2021 draft class
                                  • Possible rentals & returns for this season's deadline

                                  • Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

                                    47 min
                                  • Ep. 17 - Brännström's Big Break?

                                    In episode 17 of The Zubcast, we rejoice as The Brännchise has finally been recalled! We also discuss the unlucky COVID stretch that the team is going through, the resulting line-jumbling, and, finally, we can analyze a Jack Eichel trade!


                                    Re-calls Galore 

                                    • Brännström finally getting another chance in the NHL
                                    • Sokolov looking to start his NHL career
                                    • Scotty Sabs returns

                                    • Unstable Lines

                                      • More complaining about the D-pairs
                                      • COVID-accounted combinations

                                      • Jack Eichel Finally Traded!

                                        • Analyzing the pieces going both ways
                                        • What would the trade look like from a Sens perspective?

                                        • Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

                                          57 min
                                        • Ep. 16 - "Wild" Roadtrip

                                          In episode 16 of The Zubcast, we hold our first "post-game style" episode, recording directly after Tuesday's game against the Wild. We give a recap and our thoughts on the roadtrip, Ottawa's ideal goaltending deployment, and the still-struggling bottom 4D.


                                          Roadtrip Recap

                                          • Gus holds on to give Sens a 4-1 win over the Stars
                                          • More nightmares in Chicago
                                          • Sens leave crazy tilt in Minnesota with a point

                                          • Goaltending Gauntlet

                                            • Murray's less-than-ideal comeback from injury
                                            • Gustavsson shines in loss to Minnesota
                                            • How should these two be deployed moving forward?

                                            • Defensive Deficiencies

                                              • Chabot-Zub is still incredible
                                              • The bottom 4 continues to struggle mightily
                                              • MDZ coming in for Holden?

                                              • Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

                                                58 min
                                              • Ep. 15 - A Low-Risk "Gambrell"

                                                In episode 15 of The Zubcast, we start by covering the disturbing developments of the Jenner & Block lead lawsuit against the Chicago Blackhawks (as of 5pm Oct 27th). We also talk about the incredible weekend the 67s had, the Sens' acquisition of Dylan Gambrell and find out that Adam hates puns.


                                                A Less than Stellar Sens Stretch

                                                • Referee Controversy
                                                • Dylan Gambrell Trade
                                                • Brännström's agent change

                                                • Wowing Weekend for the 67s

                                                  • Statement Shutout over Barrie
                                                  • Incredible Comeback in Oshawa
                                                  • Barlas & Pinelli finally draw into the lineup
                                                  • Beck's torrid run continues

                                                  • More Noteworthy Developments

                                                    • The sickening Blackhawks situation
                                                    • Eichel rumours resurface once more

                                                    • Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

                                                      51 min
                                                    • Ep. 14 - The Sens are so in Session

                                                      BRADYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!

                                                      In episode 14 of The Zubcast, we rejoice in all the Sens-ness of the last week. The lads pour over the 7-year Tkachuk deal, the opening-night win against the Leafs, and, strangely enough, have a discussion on the economics of the Canadian Tire Centre.


                                                      The Senators' Incredible First Week of the Season

                                                      • Brady gets a long-term extension
                                                      • A Formal Apology to Chris Tierney
                                                      • Our preferred alignments for the top 9
                                                      • The future plan in nets
                                                      • A Captain on the Horizon?

                                                      • Other Notable Hockey News

                                                        • Chicago's defence woes
                                                        • Montreal's horrible start
                                                        • Evander Kane's suspension
                                                        • Kovalchuk being named ROC GM for the 2022 Olympics

                                                        • Economics of the CTC

                                                          • New banners & decorations, "Fistbump of the Pierres"?
                                                          • Warm Water Wiggles its Way West to the CTC
                                                          • COVID Concession Configuration
                                                          • Staff Searching Situation
                                                          • Gabriel's Pizza making its NHL debut
                                                          • The new Nacho Perogies

                                                          • Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

                                                            59 min

                                                          About The Zubcast

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                                                          Hello everybody, we are The Zubcast! This podcast will dive into all things Sens & 67s while also having an emphasis on general NHL and prospect talk. All three of our hosts have been avid…

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