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Lee Versage and AJ Jakubec bring their unique perspectives to the day in sports. All the big name guests and all the hot topics will be heard on The Drive.

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    • Jun 2, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Drive - June 2, 2025 - Hour 4

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    AJ and Graham are joined by REDBLACKS kicker Lewis Ward ahead of his 100th CFL game. Then the fellas talk some Sens, debating Claude Giroux's contract value, and discussing reports that the Sens might make a play for Jason Robertson

    Ward: It's big - but it won't stop at 100

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    REDBLACKS kicker Lewis Ward joins the show ahead of playing his 100th CFL game when the team kicks off the season in Regina

    The Drive - June 2, 2025 - Hour 3

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    AJ and Graham start the hour by debating how much money is appropriate for Claude Giroux's next contract. Then the fellas are joined by Tyler Kleven, who is fresh off signing a 2-year extension with the Sens

    Kleven: I hope I get to show more of my penalty killing next year

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    Sens blueliner Tyler Kleven joins the program to talk about signing his $3.2 million dollars extension that will keep him in Ottawa for the next two seasons

    The Drive - June 2, 2025 - Hour 2

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    The fellas start the hour by talking some REDBLACKS, wrapping up the preseason and looking ahead to opening night in Regina. The fellas also talk some CHL and what changes are in store for the league. Then Ottawa's Vanessa Gilles joins the program to talk some soccer

    Gilles: It starts now - you don't become a team overnight

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    Ottawa's own Vanessa Gilles joins the show to talk about playing for Canada against Haiti in Montreal, to reflect on the team's performance in the Olympics, and to discuss signing with Bayern Munich

    The Drive - June 2, 2025 - Hour 1

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    AJ and Graham start the show by reacting to the news that Tyler Kleven has signed an extension with the Ottawa Senators. Then the fellas delve into some Stars' talk, wrapping up the Jake Oettinger situation, before looking ahead to the Stanley Cup Final, and debating the Oilers' chances

    The Drive - May 30, 2025 - Hour 3

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    The Drive - May 30, 2025 - Hour 2

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    Graham Creech and Kenny Walls are joined by Graeme Nichols to talk Sens, Don Brennan pops in for a quick visit before Mike Sutherland expands even further on the REDBLACKS discussion on a gameday.

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    The Drive - May 30, 2025 - Hour 1

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    Graham Creech and Kenny Walls are at TD Place on a REDBLACKS preseason gameday as they get into a junior hockey discussion, answer the web poll question of the day, texts, and circling abck to the the Memorial Cup's final wo games.

    Schnee: It's how we practice - nothing came as a surprise

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025


    REDBLACKS receiver Sam Schnee speaks to the media ahead of Ottawa's preseason finale against Montreal

    Coldon: I know what coach expects me to bring to the team

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025


    REDBLACKS DB CJ Coldon speaks to the media ahead of Ottawa's preseason finale

    Carson: I'm getting more comfortable at different spots on the o-line

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 2:36


    REDBLACKS o-lineman Sam Carson speaks to the media ahead of starting at centre in Ottawa's preseason finale

    Dyce: We've gotta continue to get better, and these guys have been doing that

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    REDBLACKS head coach Bob Dyce speaks to the media ahead of tomorrow's preseason finale against Montreal

    The Drive - May 29, 2025 - Hour 4

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    AJ and Kenny are joined by Brad Smyth to talk some NHL Playoffs and Sens. Then they take a look at the REDLACKS depth chart ahead of tomorrow's preseason finale.

    Smyth: The game plan never changes with Florida

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025


    Sens analyst Brad "Shooter" Smyth joins the show to talk Stanley Cup Playoffs

    The Drive - May 29, 2025 - Hour 3

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    AJ and Kenny start the hour by talking about potential destinations for Jonathan Toews, who is attempting a comeback to the NHL. The fellas also take a look at what Dallas needs to do to get back in their series with the Oilers

    The Drive - May 29, 2025 - Hour 2

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    AJ and Kenny are joined by Ottawa REDBLACKS QB Matt Shiltz, then discuss the Oilers' lineup changes for tonight's game 5 against Dallas. Then they catch up with Ottawa native Thomas Vandenberg, who is fresh off signing with the 67's

    Vandenberg: It's a very cool opportunity

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025


    Ottawa native Thomas Vandenberg joins the program to talk about signing with the 67's

    Shiltz: You have to be ready to go out and perform

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    REDBLACKS backup QB Matt Shiltz joins the program to talk about training camp, the mindset needed to be a backup QB, and to help set up tomorrow's preseason finale

    The Drive - May 29, 2025 - Hour 1

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    AJ and Kenny talk about the Florida Panthers punching their ticket to the Stanley Cup Final, and discuss how late into June the NHL season will run. The fellas also debate whether or not coaches should be in the handshake line, and AJ rants about Paul Maurice making everything about himself

    The Drive - May 28, 2025 - Hour 4

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    AJ and Graham are joined by Carla MacLeod to put a wrap on the Ottawa Charge's season. The fellas also discuss some potential trade targets for the Senators, and take some of your texts

    MacLeod: We can sleep at night knowing we left everything we had on the ice

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025


    Ottawa Charge head coach Carla MacLeod joins the show to wrap up the PWHL season, where her team fell short against Minnesota in the Walter Cup Final, and to talk about the impending PWHL expansion draft

    The Drive - May 28, 2025 - Hour 3

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    AJ and Graham are joined by Ottawa Charge forward Emily Clark to put a wrap on the season. Then the fellas talk some CFL, including the news that Dave Naylor is predicting Ottawa and Saskatchewan in the Grey Cup.

    Clark: There's so much to be proud of

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025


    The Ottawa Charge's Emily Clark joins the show to put a wrap on the team's season, and to discuss what's next

    The Drive - May 28, 2025 - Hour 2

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    AJ and Graham start the hour by debating how they'd handle the Oilers' roster if Mattias Ekholm is ready to return to the lineup for Game 5. The fellas also discuss who the Sens should target via trade, then wrap up the hour by talking PWHL Expansion Draft and who the Charge should protect

    The Drive - May 28, 2025 - Hour 1

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    AJ and Graham start the show by looking ahead to this evening's Game 5 between the Canes and Cats. Then the fellas wrap up the Oilers' big win over Dallas. The guys also debate the quality of NHL reffing

    The Drive - May 27, 2025 - Hour 4

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    AJ and Graham are joined by REDBLACKS d-line coach Kai Ellis, then get set for tonight's Game 4 between the Oilers and Stars

    Ellis: It doesn't really matter where we play or practice, we just need to get the job done

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025


    Former Ottawa Renegade and new REDBLACKS line coach Kai Ellis joins the show to talk about returning to Ottawa, and what to expect from his group this season

    The Drive - May 27, 2025 - Hour 3

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    AJ and Graham start the hour with some Charge talk, as they wrap up Ottawa's PWHL season. Then the fellas are joined by Julian Edlow to talk NBA Playoffs

    The Drive - May 27, 2025 - Hour 2

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    AJ and Graham start the hour by setting up Game 4 between the Oilers and Stars. The guys also take a look at some potential trade targets for the Ottawa Senators this offseason

    The Drive - May 27, 2025 - Hour 1

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    AJ and Graham start the show by putting a wrap on the Ottawa Charge's season, after they fell in overtime to Minnesota, losing the Walter Cup Final 3 games to 1. The fellas also discuss Carolina showing some backbone, and what sets teams like Florida apart at this stage of the season

    Wallace: I don't think we see Serdacnhy in a Charge uniform next season

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025


    The Canadian Press' Lisa Wallace joins the program to talk about the Ottawa Charge's run to the Walter Cup Final

    The Drive - May 26, 2025 - Hour 4

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    AJ is joined by Dean Brown to talk NHL Playoffs and the Hurricanes' 3rd round futility. Then Lisa Wallace joins the program to talk Ottawa Charge

    Brown: I love the way Carolina plays in the regular season, but I'm a non-believer in the playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025


    Dean Brown joins the show to talk about why he saw Carolina's conference final no-show coming, and to weigh in on the rest of the Stanley Cup playoffs

    The Drive - May 26, 2025 - Hour 3

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    AJ and Graham start the hour by talking Ottawa Charge, setting up this afternoon's must-win game, and debating how they should protect in the upcoming expansion draft. Then the fellas take a look at TSN's top UFA list, and discuss potential targets for the Sens

    The Drive - May 26, 2025 - Hour 2

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    AJ and Graham start the hour by taking a look at how the Oilers have been managing their roster these playoffs. The fellas also get you set for Game 4 of the Walter Cup Final, and debate whether or not there should be changes to the OT Format.

    The Drive - May 26, 2025 - Hour 1

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    AJ and Graham talk some Stanley Cup Playoffs, and are joined by Oilers analyst Bob Stauffer. The fellas also dive into Carolina's futility when it comes to the Conference Finals. Then AJ wraps up the hour by sharing his experience at the CEBL's outdoor game in Montreal

    Stauffer: This group has a nastier edge coming off losses

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025


    Oilers analyst Bob Stauffer joins the program to talk about Edmonton's playoff run so far, and to help set up Game 4 against the Stars

    Pounder: You can't say enough about that Hughes line

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025


    TSN's Cheryl Pounder joins the fellas in the booth to help set up tonight's Game 2 at TD Place

    The Drive - May 22, 2025 - Hour 4

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    AJ and Graham replay their earlier interview with new Sens Director of Player Development Sam Gagner. Then they get set for Game 2 of the Walter Cup FInals, hearing from goaltender Gwyneth Philips, and being joined in studio by Cheryl Pounder

    Philips: I think we saw what their game is, and we matched up well

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025


    Ottawa Charge goaltending Gwyneth Philips speaks to the media ahead of Game 2 of the Walter Cup Finals

    Leslie: We're really excited to play another game in front of our home crowd

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025


    Ottawa native Rebecca Leslie speaks to the media ahead of the Charge hosting Minnesota for Game 2 of the Walter Cup Finals

    The Drive - May 22, 2025 - Hour 3

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    AJ and Graham update this afternoon's Blue Jays game, as well as a stunner at the World Hockey Championships. Then they hear from Ottawa Charge head coach Carla MacLeod as they continue to get set for Game 2 of the Walter Cup Finals against Minnesota

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