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Spring Cleaning – Ottawa SenatorsThe Ottawa Senators returned to the Stanley Cup Playoffs as the second Eastern Conference Wild Card, but their postseason stay ended quickly with a four-game sweep by the Carolina Hurricanes. Even so, Ottawa made measurable progress during the 2025-26 season, improving significantly on offense while overcoming injuries to several of its most important players. Neil Smith and Vic Morren examine the Senators' scoring growth, defensive and goaltending concerns, and the increasingly important decisions surrounding Claude Giroux and captain Brady Tkachuk.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00:00] The Senators qualify for the playoffs as the second Wild Card before being swept by Carolina in the opening round. Neil and Vic revisit the biggest question entering the season: whether Ottawa could generate enough offense after failing to produce a 30-goal scorer the previous year.[00:00:35] Tim Stützle and Drake Batherson both surpass 30 goals, while Dylan Cozens finishes with 28. Ottawa scores 278 goals as a team, an improvement of 35, and raises its goal differential from plus-nine to plus-32.[00:01:00] Neil discusses the continued development of Ottawa's young core. Stützle, Batherson, and several other key players are entering the prime years of their careers, giving the Senators hope that their best talent can mature together.[00:01:20] Special teams remain a major concern. The penalty kill drops from 19th to 29th overall and ranks 31st on the road, creating a weakness that becomes increasingly difficult to overcome against stronger opponents.[00:01:45] Ottawa's goaltending produces an unusual statistical profile. The Senators rank near the middle of the league in goals-against average but near the bottom in save percentage, suggesting the club limits shots but struggles to stop enough of the dangerous chances that get through.[00:02:00] Linus Ullmark misses time on personal leave, Levi Merzlikins fails to match his previous performance, and James Reimer is added later in the season to stabilize the backup position.[00:02:20] Injuries create even greater problems on defense. Brady Tkachuk suffers a thumb injury early in the season, while Jake Sanderson, Thomas Chabot, Nick Jensen, Tyler Kleven, and other defensemen miss significant time.[00:03:00] Neil explains how the repeated absences of Sanderson, Chabot, Jensen, and Kleven damaged Ottawa's defensive structure. With several regulars unavailable at the same time, the Senators struggled to protect their goaltenders and maintain consistency.[00:03:30] Despite improved scoring, Ottawa cannot break through against Carolina. The Senators compete hard but lack the depth and execution necessary to challenge one of the NHL's elite teams.[00:04:00] The discussion shifts to the offseason. Ottawa enters the 2026 NHL Draft with seven picks, including three selections in the third round, but has no second-round or seventh-round pick.[00:04:45] The Senators project to have approximately $2.34 million in cap space before the July 1 reset. Their unrestricted free agents include Claude Giroux, Lars Eller, Nick Cousins, Nick Jensen, Dennis Gilbert, Lassi Thomson, and James Reimer.[00:05:15] Restricted free agents Stephen Halliday, Jordan Spence, and Levi Merzlikins also require new contracts. Neil expects General Manager Steve Staios to prioritize Spence and address the defense and goaltending before making decisions on veteran forwards.[00:05:45] Claude Giroux's future becomes another major storyline. The veteran has taken a hometown discount to remain in Ottawa, and Neil believes Giroux may prefer to finish his career with the Senators, although management must determine whether he still fits the club's direction.[00:06:30] Attention then turns to Brady Tkachuk, who has two years remaining on his contract at $8.2 million annually. Trade speculation continues despite Tkachuk publicly denying that he wants to leave Ottawa.[00:07:00] Neil explains why the rumors will not disappear until Tkachuk signs another contract. As the captain approaches the final year of his deal, Ottawa must continue evaluating the market and understand what other teams might offer for its most valuable player.[00:08:00] Tkachuk's value extends far beyond his production. He is the face of the franchise, an emotional leader, and one of the NHL's most intimidating and competitive captains.[00:09:00] The episode concludes with Neil emphasizing that Steve Staios cannot remove any possibility from consideration. Ottawa has a strong young foundation, but improving the penalty kill, stabilizing the goaltending, resolving the defensive depth, and securing Tkachuk's future will determine whether the Senators can take another step next season.

Steve Staios made the media rounds this week, and he sounds pretty comfortable with the Ottawa Senators' scoring ability up front. But should he be? We discuss whether the Sens still need another proven finisher and what Staios might be looking for before the season begins.Staios also says Daniel Alfredsson's spot on the coaching staff won't be filled. Does that suggest the role was created specifically for Alfie — and what does it tell us about his departure?Also on the show:• Does Jason Robertson's new $12 million deal in Dallas deal help or hurt Drake Batherson's value?• How might Claude Giroux be feeling after seeing Patrick Kane land a two-year, $16 million contract?• And in our new “Old Man Shakes Fist at Cloud” segment, we wonder how young Senators players are latching on to numbers like 34 and 26 when legendary single digits like 7 and 9 are sitting right there.

Sens GM Steve Staios on his commitment to his plan and restocking the team's draft capital and prospect cupboard.

Sens GM Steve Staios on what his summer is like, never being too far from his phone, his roster right now, on the team's culture and identity, and team scoring.

Senators GM Steve Staios has a lengthy and in-depth conversation with JR about his team

Reaction to JR's conversation with Steve Staios, hopes for Carter Yakemchuk this season and your texts.

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Shayna Goldman joins Alex Adams to discuss Brady Tkachuk's exit from the Ottawa Senators, player empowerment, the William Eklund trade, Drake Batherson's next contract, Ottawa's offseason strategy, Steve Staios' tenure & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

L'été est loin d'être tranquille à Ottawa... et on avait beaucoup de terrain à couvrir!Dans cette Brigade d'été, on revient sur tout ce qui s'est passé depuis l'échange qui a secoué l'organisation avec le départ de Brady Tkachuk. Daniel Alfredsson qui traverse chez l'ennemi pour se joindre aux Leafs comme entraîneur associé, Claude Giroux qui finit par signer un contrat d'un an... mais les Sénateurs étaient-ils vraiment son premier choix?On analyse aussi l'arrivée de William Eklund, la signature qui fait jaser d'Andre Burakovsky, les choix du repêchage 2026, les autres mouvements de Steve Staios et ce que tout ça nous dit sur la direction de l'équipe.En terminant, chacun construit ses trios pour l'ouverture de la saison 2026-2027. Qui joue avec qui? Qui complète le top 6? Et quelles surprises pourrait nous réserver Steve Staios?Bonne écoute... Sur le weblabrigradepodcast.caSur XLa Brigade⁠⁠⁠⁠ @LabrigadePod⁠⁠⁠⁠Pascal Villeneuve⁠⁠⁠⁠ @sensville⁠⁠⁠⁠Stewart Sabourin ⁠⁠⁠⁠@stewmsabourin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Merci à nos commanditaires⁠⁠⁠⁠SmrtCycle⁠⁠⁠⁠ - mentionne que c'est La brigade qui t'envoi!⁠⁠⁠⁠Planet Hoster⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, we discuss the Claude Giroux case. Is he really planning to sign elsewhere? Are the Flyers waiting on Anaheim's answer to Leo Karlsson's offer sheet? Why is Steve Staios waiting around for an answer when it might be no? The Sens re-signed Nick Cousins and Leevi Merilainen, so we get into that. And we project an opening night roster without Giroux (or Brady Tkachuk).

Senators Director of Player Development Sam Gagner on who is catching his eye, Carter Yakemchuk next season, and what will the Sens do in free agency.

The Senators had one of the busiest NHL Draft weekends ever, and we're breaking down everything.Steve Warne and Gregg Kennedy discuss Ottawa's acquisition of goaltender Samuel Ersson, the gamble on veteran winger Andre Burakovsky, the re-signing of Jordan Spence, and why Steve Staios believes William Eklund fills a major need as a playmaker.We also examine a draft class loaded with skilled forwards, including first-round picks Jonas Lagerberg Hoen and Jaxon Cover, and what their selections say about the organization's long-term vision.In this episode:

TSN's Mike Johnson on which big trade stood out to him from Draft Day, Mason McTavish in St. Louis, Zach Werenski and Jason Robertson, players wanting to join winning teams, and the Sens weekend.

In this episode, we discuss the Brady Tkachuk and Steve Staios press conferences, where they both discussed the big deal. We break down the Sens acquiring William Eklund and two prospects for the 9th overall draft pick on Friday. Is Staios done dealing, or is there more to come? Mike Grier talks about why he traded Eklund. We talk about the NHL Draft and the possibility of free agent Connor Ingram filling the backup role in Ottawa. Former Senators head coach DJ Smith agrees to work alongside Mike Babcock in Edmonton. And last year's Belleville head coaches, David Bell and Andrew Campbell, are both squared away with contracts for next season. Find out where...

History is being made on today's edition of The Lock Shop! For the first time ever, both Dustin Nielson and Andrew "The Hustler" Paterson have vacated the laboratory at the exact same time. But the betting board waits for no one. Stepping up to anchor a historic broadcast, Lt. Eric is joined in studio by Zack Kubusch! The fellas haven't shared the airwaves together in a minute, so they spend some time catching up before locking in on a massive slate of sports headlines and betting lines. On Today's Show: The Babcock Era Begins: The guys briefly check in on the massive news out of Edmonton. With Mike Babcock officially signed as the 19th head coach in Oilers history and the introductory presser in the books, they debate the immediate locker room impact and if any futures lines are worth chasing. World Cup Group B Finale — Canada vs. Switzerland: This is the absolute peak of the betting card. Les Rouges are at a packed, raucous BC Place in Vancouver to battle the Swiss with first place in Group B on the line. The fellas break down the massive tactical hurdle of replacing the injured Ismaël Koné, the emotional boost of Alphonso Davies returning to action as a sub, and how Canada's major goal-differential safety net alters the match strategy. The Soccer Locks: Eric and Zack dig deep into the sportsbook boards for the Canada/Switzerland match. From straight moneyline plays to half-time draws and prop bets on Jonathan David to stay hot, the boys deliver their definitive best bets. NHL Pre-Draft Meltdown: The hockey world is absolutely fracturing before our eyes. The guys track the fallout from yesterday's insane multi-team trade frenzy, breaking down Jordan Kyrou heading to DC, Bowen Byram landing in Chicago for the 4th overall pick, Simon Nemec going to Calgary, and Steve Staios' quick-strike re-tool in Ottawa. The Lock Shop is presented by Play Alberta!

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre McGuire joins Alex Adams to discuss the Ottawa Senators trading Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers, what led to the blockbuster deal, Steve Staios' handling of the situation, Jake Sanderson's emergence as the team's leader, Ottawa's next moves with the 9th overall pick, roster-building priorities moving forward & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the week by reacting to the Ottawa Senators' decision to trade Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers. They share their thoughts on the Senators' return, the trend of American players pushing away from Canadian teams, and the pressure on Steve Staios to make another big move. Then, the newest Maple Leafs defenceman, Darren Raddysh (14:45), joins the show to discuss his decision to sign long-term in Toronto and his ties to the city. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam react to the Hockey Hall of Fame's class of 2026, share their thoughts on Raddysh's pricy contract, and break down the rumours around Sergei Bobrovsky, Connor Hellebuyck, Matthew Knies, and Darnell Nurse. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Mike Schopp and Bulldog analyze the trade sending Brady Tkachuk from the Ottawa Senators to the Florida Panthers. They discuss the draft capital returned to Steve Staios, the impact on the Buffalo Sabres, and the evolving culture of player movement in the NHL. The conversation shifts toward potential recruitment efforts by Tage Thompson for the Sabres' future. 01:00 - Brady Tkachuk Trade Analysis 04:07 - Impact On Atlantic Division 09:18 - Florida Panthers Management Style 12:14 - Recruiting Potential Star Players

This episode couldn't wait till morning... The NHL offseason just delivered its biggest shocker yet.Jason Gregor and Jeff Marek break down the blockbuster trade that sends Brady Tkachuk from the Ottawa Senators to the Florida Panthers. Why did Ottawa make the move? What comes next for Steve Staios and the Senators? And does adding Brady alongside Matthew Tkachuk instantly make Florida the team to beat in the Eastern Conference?The guys discuss the assets Ottawa received, whether more moves are coming, and why this trade may only be the first step in a much larger offseason plan for the Senators.They also examine Seattle's acquisition of Mackie Samoskevich, the Edmonton Oilers signing Jason Dickinson to a long-term extension, and what Mike Babcock's arrival could mean for Edmonton heading into a crucial season.Later, Alex Tuch's free-agent future takes center stage. Which teams make the most sense for one of the top names on the market? Could Utah, Los Angeles, or another Western Conference contender land the veteran winger?Plus, Buy or Sell returns with discussions on NHL rebuilds, Elvis Merzlikins' future in Columbus, Gavin McKenna's rookie point projections, and much more.The show wraps with a look ahead to the Hockey Hall of Fame announcement, including discussions surrounding Carey Price, Patrice Bergeron, Henrik Zetterberg, Curtis Joseph, Rod Brind'Amour, and other notable candidates.

The NHL offseason just delivered its biggest blockbuster.Tyler Yaremchuk and Carter Hutton react to the stunning trade that sends Brady Tkachuk from the Ottawa Senators to the Florida Panthers, reuniting him with brother Matthew Tkachuk and creating one of the most intimidating lineups in hockey.Are the Panthers now the team to beat in the Eastern Conference? How does Brady fit into Florida's championship window? And what does this mean for the rest of the NHL?The conversation then shifts to Ottawa. Reports suggest the Senators are looking to flip some of the assets acquired in the deal and continue pushing to contend next season. What players should Steve Staios target? Could another major move be around the corner?Plus, the guys discuss whether the Minnesota Wild or Vegas Golden Knights could make a serious push for Dylan Larkin, and whether the growing trend of star players wanting to play with friends is ultimately good for the game.David Pagnotta joins for The Insider Notebook to discuss Ottawa's next steps, the Jason Dickinson extension in Edmonton, Jake Walman's future, Seattle's offseason plans, and what type of addition the Montreal Canadiens are hoping to make this summer.00:00 - Intro01:15 - Brotherly Love09:45 - What's Next For Ottawa?14:30 - Super Team Summer?17:30 - Insider Notebook - David Pagnotta33:00 - #askdfo 35:45 - Daily Bets37:00 - Garbage Time

The Brady Tkachuk era in Ottawa is over.In one of the biggest trades in franchise history, the Senators have sent their captain to the Florida Panthers for three first-round picks and a second-rounder.Now what?In this emergency episode of Sens Nation, Steve Warne and Gregg Kennedy break down the blockbuster deal, why it happened, and what comes next for the Ottawa Senators.Among the topics:

Épisode spécial en pleine soirée de la fête des pères pour venir vous livrer nos réactions à chaud sur l'échange de Brady Tkachuk au Panthers de la Floride. Steve Staios à maintenant beaucoup d'actif et devrait nous garder beaucoup plus occupé qu'on le croyait cet été.Bonne écoute!Sur le weblabrigradepodcast.caSur XLa Brigade⁠⁠⁠⁠ @LabrigadePod⁠⁠⁠⁠Pascal Villeneuve⁠⁠⁠⁠ @sensville⁠⁠⁠⁠Stewart Sabourin ⁠⁠⁠⁠@stewmsabourin⁠⁠⁠⁠Philippe Villeneuve @phil.sens⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Merci à nos commanditaires⁠⁠⁠⁠SmrtCycle⁠⁠⁠⁠ - mentionne que c'est La brigade qui t'envoi!⁠⁠⁠⁠Planet Hoster⁠⁠⁠

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Graham Creech, host of Senators Pre and Post Game Show on TSN 1200, joins Alex Adams to discuss the Ottawa Senators offseason priorities, potential scoring upgrades, Jordan Spence's future, Carter Yakemchuk's development, Brady Tkachuk trade speculation, Drake Batherson extension talks, Artem Zub's fit, Ottawa Senators goaltending options, Dylan Cozens' role & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Shane Malloy joins Alex Adams to discuss the Ottawa Senators' draft philosophy, Steve Staios' patient approach, Carter Yakemchuk's development, Logan Hensler's upside, Ottawa Senators defensive depth, NHL Draft strategy, prospect evaluation, asset management, Ottawa Senators future blue line & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Callum Fraser joins Alex Adams to discuss the busy offseason awaiting Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios, challenging dilemmas regarding the core players, potential trade chips, urgent areas to improve and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cette semaine dans La Brigade, JP, Stew et Pascal décortiquent les derniers matchs avec une brigade défensive amochée. On tente de comprendre la situation de Linus Ullmark. Jake Sanderson est tout près d'un retour, et Steve Staios signe quelques jeunes joueurs à des contrats d'entrée. Finalement on réalise que la saison se joue dans la prochaine semaine.Écoutez maintenant et procurez-vous votre tasse : labrigadepodcast.ca/tassesSur XLa Brigade⁠⁠ @LabrigadePod⁠⁠Jean-Philippe Forgues⁠⁠ @jp.forgues⁠⁠Pascal Villeneuve⁠⁠ @sensville⁠⁠Stewart Sabourin ⁠⁠@stewmsabourin⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Merci à nos commanditaires⁠⁠SmrtCycle⁠⁠ - mentionne que c'est La brigade qui t'envoi!⁠⁠Planet Hoster⁠⁠

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Elliotte Friedman joins Alex Adams to discuss his career path, the particularly heavy workload this season, his fondest memories covering the Senators, Steve Staios' work as general manager, Brady Tkachuk's future in Ottawa, Tim Stutzle's growth and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drake Batherson vs. Connor Garland, our first trade of the morning between the Flyers and Wild, and what could Stephen Halliday net the Sens.

TSN's James Duthie on preparations for Friday's trade, and Sens GM Steve Staios on “The Sheet” podcast

TSN's Mike Johnson on how busy will the trade deadline be this week, Robert Thomas on the trade block, the Sens approach to Friday, Leafs season is toast, and the Habs.

67's GM Jan Egert on his team heading down the stretch to the playoffs, and steady Steve Staios.

In this episode of the Jim Keay Ford Sens Nation Podcast, the Senators hit the Olympic break on a heater (5 wins in 6), and suddenly the hope meter is back on the table. Steve Warne and “The Coach” Gregg Kennedy break down what's real, what's fool's gold, and why Ottawa's improved shot suppression has changed the conversation.They debate the brutal late line change vs. Carolina (and who wears it), gush over Tim Stützle's ridiculous three-zone motor, and ask the big question: with only five games left before the March 6 trade deadline, what should Steve Staios do, buy, sell, or stand pat?Plus: why right-shot defence is priority #1, what a “seller's market” could look like, listener poll reactions (including the Jesper Wallstedt dream), and a quick detour into Olympic ceremony gripes, All-Star skills done properly, and Steve's debut on a Super Bowl commercial.

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Callum Fraser joins Alex Adams to discuss the Ottawa Senators' strong stretch of games heading into the Olympic break, the team's stout defensive system, the race to get back into a playoff spot, what Steve Staios could do to help his team win now, the tradeable assets within the organization, building around the strong young core and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Jason Gregor and Mike Rupp as they break down all the latest NHL action:The Hughes brothers are making headlines for the Devils — from Jack's injury to Quinn trade rumors and Luke's defensive struggles. Has New Jersey's locker room split?The Penguins are on a six-game win streak. Can Crosby, Malkin, and Letang make another deep playoff run with Stuart Skinner settling in?Buffalo Sabres are red hot, winning 12 of 13. Did the J.J. Peterka trade finally spark Josh Doan and Michael Kesselring? Can they end a 14-year playoff drought?Montreal Canadiens & Detroit Red Wings are showing serious playoff potential. Can Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Axel Sandin-Pellikka, and Patrick Kane lead their teams past the Lightning? Kane just hit 500 goals — is he the greatest American-born player ever?Who will land Nazem Kadri at the deadline? Could he be the missing piece for Montreal or Detroit?Are the Maple Leafs and Panthers in danger of missing the playoffs? With Montreal and Detroit climbing, the Atlantic race is heating up.Ottawa Senators suffer a brutal loss amid goaltending woes and off-ice drama. James Reimer is in — but can Steve Staios salvage the season?Colorado Avalanche & Josh Manson dominate with a Gordie Howe hat trick, overshadowing Nathan MacKinnon's points lead.Winnipeg Jets & Anaheim Ducks struggle in extended losing streaks. Can either team recover before the playoffs?Seattle Kraken try to survive relying on defense against Connor McDavid's historic 17-game streak. Can it work?With the Olympic break approaching, how will teams navigate fatigue and injuries down the stretch?Plus, Pat joins for Fill in the Blank predictions:Who plays with McDavid at the Olympics?Odds for Celebrini & McDavid to win the Hart?The best positive-money playoff bet?McDavid vs MacKinnon continues! MacKinnon just leapfrogged McDavid after a four-point night — who will win the Art Ross?Want to hear more from Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTubeYou can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The boys are back for another edition of Hello Hockey here on this Saturday morning! Tom and Bellezy go around the NHL with the latest headlines and rumours from this past week while also taking a look at the World Juniors coming up! In segment 1, the boys open the show with Benny's Blind Rankings and the MDRN PP. In segment 2, David Pagnotta joins us to give some insight on the recent trades and whats cooking right now. Segment 3 sees Steve Staios joining the guys to talk stories from his playing days and what he's got going on with being the GM of the Ottawa Senators! And in the final segment, Don "Snack" Nachbaur joins the guys to talk some WHL and tell some stories from his playing days aswell. All of this and so much more on this edition of Hello Hockey right here on Edmonton Sports Talk! Today's Guests:  Steve Staios - Ottawa Senators General Manager Don Nachbaur - Wenatchee WIld Head Coach David Pagnotta - The Fourth Period

Squeezable gravy, the rise of the Ducks, are the Sens looking to make an “impactful” trade, and who would be on the block for the Senators.

Shut off your outdoor taps, Sens are ready for the road, Steve Staios finds blueline help, and around the NHL.

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.

James "Duke" Ellingson on the CFL playoffs and week 10 in the NFL, Steve Staios on the Sens, and Atleti wins the North Star Cup

Steve Staios joins Bob to give a perspective from the other side ahead of the Oilers game against the Ottawa Senators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fellas dig in on NHL Headlines, starting with Chicago’s 8–3 win over St. Louis as Connor Bedard notched three assists in his 29th career multi-point game, showing signs he’s entering another level. Buffalo exploded for eight goals to beat Ottawa 8–4, easing early pressure but not fixing their deeper issues, while the Senators clearly miss Brady Tkachuk and may have Steve Staios working the phones. Florida’s injury list grows with Kulikov and Nosek out, but Bill Zito’s team remains resilient. The Rangers’ odd 0–3 home record without a goal at MSG highlights their top-heavy lineup, and in Toronto, rookie Easton Cowan earned his first NHL point alongside Auston Matthews. Ray also previews Oilers/Islanders, where No. 1 pick Matthew Schaefer has been an early bright spot for a New York team trying to avoid its first-ever 0–4 start. Plus, in Ask Ray & Dregs Anything... Stu Skinner's leash, are the Hurricanes different and best & worst travel hubs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sen GM Steve Staios on opening night for the Sens and his roster, and JR and Steve play Sens or Sensibility

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, John Matisz joins Alex Adams to discuss the Senators' place among the Atlantic division, Steve Staios' work thus far, measures needed to take that next step, the need for another scoring forward, how much the season hinges on Linus Ullmark, Brady Tkachuk's evolution and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, the guys break down the scrutiny in Edmonton over McDavid and Draisaitl having a rough night playing on the same line, why it’s not time to panic yet and where the team’s forward depth still looks thin without Zach Hyman. They touch on the lack of contract extensions for Edmonton’s Chris Knoblauch and Calgary’s Ryan Huska and whether Vancouver’s new coach Adam Foote brings a fresh perspective or a continuation of the Tocchet regime. The Senators look poised for another playoff run under Steve Staios and Josh Green after slashing 47 goals against last year, though the next step needs to be boosting their offence. Then, Vancouver Canucks new bench boss Adam Foote joins the show to talk about settling into his new role, his belief of what Quinn Hughes' future with the team is, Demko’s return to health, Pettersson’s offseason work, and why Vancouver believes it has the pieces to close last season’s playoff gap.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sens GM Steve Staios joined JR and Steve Lloyd, FanDuel, and hockey birthdays and texts.

In this Summer Coolers episode of NHL Wraparound, Neil Smith and Vic Morren break down one of the league's grittiest young clubs: the Ottawa Senators.After ending their playoff drought with a gutsy first-round battle against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Sens showed resilience—pushing the Leafs to six games after being down 3–0. But questions remain as they head into 2025–26, particularly around one glaring issue: Who's going to score the goals?Steve Staios and head coach Travis Green have built a roster defined by toughness and effort—but is that enough to stay in the playoff picture?

Poutine for breakfast, Steve Staios running it back with familiar faces, PTO's at Sens camp, first Sens camp for Dylan Cozens, Shane Bieber back on the mound for the Jays and Vikings rally to beat the Bears.

Travis and Taylor are engaged, Jeff Hoffman blows another save, and Steve Staios updates a potential contract extension for Shane Pinto

Mitch Marner wastes no time leaving Toronto for Vegas, texts, the Canadiens make moves, and has Steve Staios done enough to improve the Sens.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Daniele Franceschi discuss what comes next for the eliminated Canucks before they are joined by former NHL president & GM Doug MacLean (7:00) for his Off-The-Rails Friday appearance! Mac shares his thoughts on the Canucks' disappointing season, owner Michael Andlauer's impact in Ottawa, the Leafs' top line peaking at the right time, and teams with major changes coming in the offseason. Later, Senators' President of Hockey Ops. & GM Steve Staios joins the show (33:51) to reflect on his squad's long journey to a postseason berth, Linus Ullmark's importance, returns on Dylan Cozens and the potential for a first-round Battle of Ontario.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman highlight Connor Hellebuyck's outstanding season before revisiting the Vancouver Canucks' wild travel-day win over the Toronto Maple Leafs (3:38). Then the guys delve into Cutter Gauthier's return to Philly and the outstanding atmosphere (9:09). After the Philly chat, the guys focus on Ryan O'Reilly trade speculation (22:02). They also talk about the Seattle Kraken whose playoff hopes are teetering. Will they sell before the deadline? (27:00) Kyle and Elliotte update listeners on Evander Kane's injury situation (32:50).  The fellas talk about the Pacific Division leading Vegas Golden Knights (37:45). After, Elliotte talks about the US juniors head coaching position after David Carle confirms he wont return for a run at a 3-peat (44:45).  Kyle Bukauskas discusses his takeaways from Steve Staios' mid-year address in Ottawa (51:11). The Final Thought focuses on the Boston Bruins' tumultuous season and a report of instability within the locker room (59:37). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (1:08:33).In the final segment Kyle and Elliotte look forward to our live show this Thursday night in Canmore Alberta (1:35:30).Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates;