On today's episode of The Senstennial Podcast, hosts Matt and Matt invite SenShot site manager and writer Jake Ferraro onto the show! We ask Jake about his journey in becoming a sports writer, how he got into writing about the Ottawa Senators, and his Spring trip to Ottawa to see the Sens take on the Toronto Maple Leafs in the playoffs. We also ask him about Ottawa's signings of Fabian Zetterlund, whether the Sens will bring back Claude Giroux, and debate who the Sens should target either in the...
Jun 24, 2025•24 min•Season 6Ep. 18
On today's episode of The Senstennial Podcast, host Matt is joined by NHL Entry Draft analyst, Will Scouch! We discuss Will's methodology for tracking prospects and reflections on his previous draft pick favourites. We switch focus to the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, and the Ottawa Senators' 21st overall selection to debate who Ottawa's amateur scouts may have their eyes on. We discuss expected first round prospects such as Cullen Porter, Linden Lakovic, Shane Vansaghi, and Ben Kindel. We get Will's th...
Jun 05, 2025•45 min•Season 6Ep. 17
In today's episode, we take a look at Ottawa's 2024-25 NHL season, and discuss whether the team met or exceeded our expectations. We also discuss which Ottawa Senators players impressed us the most, who failed to impress us, and who was the most surprising player of this season. _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ Find our past episodes: https://podcastaddict.com/podcas...
May 18, 2025•38 min•Season 6Ep. 16
In today's episode of The Senstennial Podcast, we recap game five of the first round match-up between the Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs, which saw the Sens emerge victorious 4-0 in Toronto. We discuss Ottawa returning to Ottawa as Brady Tkachuk promised after game four, and whether the Sens can force a game seven back in Toronto. We also discuss some of the stand-out players from game five, and the continued building of confidence shown by this Ottawa Senators squad. GO SENS GO! ______...
May 01, 2025•23 min
In today's episode of The Senstennial Podcast, we recap the third and fourth games of the first round match-up between the Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs, which both ended in overtime. We discuss Ottawa having their back against the wall, and the need for them to have a stronger performance in game five if they hope to return to Ottawa for at least one more home game. Finally, we look ahead to tonight's match, and what the Sens need to do to get stay in the series with a game five win i...
Apr 29, 2025•26 min
In today's episode of The Senstennial Podcast, we recap the second game of the first round match-up between the Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs. We discuss Ottawa's improvement in play despite losing in OT, and some of the defensive mishaps that led to the Sens losing the game. Finally, we look ahead to tonight's match, and what the Sens need to do to get back into the series with a game 3 win on home ice! GO SENS GO! ______________________________________________________________________...
Apr 24, 2025•23 min
In today's episode of The Senstennial Podcast, the Senstennial crew recap the first game of the first round match-up between the Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs. We discuss Ottawa's struggles in their own end, Ullmark's playoff struggles, and the controversy surrounding penalties in game one. We also look ahead to tonight's match, and what the Sens need to do to get back on track and leave Toronto with a 1-1 series split ___________________________________________________________________...
Apr 22, 2025•35 min
In today's special episode of The Senstennial Podcast, we welcome to the show Ottawa Senators writer for The Hockey News, Graeme Nichols. Graeme and Matt discuss Ottawa making the playoffs for the first time in eight years, the first Battle of Ontario in two decades, and what the X factors will be for either team. We also discuss Ottawa's strategy for getting more tickets into the hands of Sens fans, and the social media frenzy that those decisions caused. We discuss what players like Brady Tkac...
Apr 18, 2025•39 min•Season 6Ep. 15
On this week's episode of The Senstennial Podcast, we discuss the Ottawa Senators clinching a playoff spot for the first time in eight years, and Jake Sanderson being a catalyst for Ottawa's success down the stretch. We also discuss the need for Tim Stutzle to shoot the puck more, and our excitement for Brady Tkachuk to be "unleashed" in the postseason. _________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________...
Apr 10, 2025•29 min•Season 6Ep. 14
On this week's episode of The Senstennial Podcast, we discuss how Ottawa's trade deadline acquisitions have fared, and focus-in on the hot start to Dylan Cozens' season with the Ottawa Senators. We also discuss Ottawa's record in their last ten, inconsistencies in Linus Ullmark's game, and Tkachuk's reported "hip ailment." Finally, we discuss Ottawa's playoff odds (via MoneyPuck) as they head into a Tuesday match-up against the Buffalo Sabres. ____________________________________________________...
Mar 25, 2025•38 min•Season 6Ep. 13
On today's special episode of The Senstennial Podcast, we're joined by Alex Adams, Ottawa Senators writer for Sportsnet! We discuss the NHL Trade Deadline, how the Sens have fared since acquiring Dylan Cozens and Fabian Zetterlund, the locker room vibes, and the buzz around Ottawa as the Sens look to break their long playoff drought. Special thanks to Alex Adams for joining our podcast this week! You can find Alex on the following social media platforms: Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/alexada...
Mar 15, 2025•38 min•Season 6Ep. 12
On today's episode of The Senstennial Podcast, we recap Ottawa's moves at the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, beginning with the huge swap with the Buffalo Sabres, which saw centre Josh Norris and defenceman Jacob Bernard-Docker heading south of the border in exchange for centre Dylan Cozens and defenceman Dennis Gilbert. We discuss how Sens general manager Steve Staios trading of Josh Norris impacts the Ottawa Senators, what the Sens are going to get in Cozens, and the potential risk the trade carries...
Mar 07, 2025•28 min
On this week's episode of The Senstennial Podcast, a slightly injured Senstennial crew recap the performances of Ottawa Senators Brady Tkachuk, Jake Sanderson, Linus Ullmark, and Nikolas Matinpalo at the first iteration of the NHL 4 Nations tournament. We also discuss the much anticipated returns of Sens forwards Shane Pinto, Brady Tkachuk, and Josh Norris as the Sens try to snap a 4-game losing streak. Finally, we take a look ahead to the NHL Trade Deadline, and discuss the rumours of Ottawa's ...
Feb 27, 2025•37 min•Season 6Ep. 11
On this week's episode of The Senstennial Podcast, we discuss Ottawa's roller coaster January, their current win streak, the play of Leevi Merilainen, and their young guns such as Ridly Greig, Shane Pinto, and Jake Sanderson leading the way. We also discuss Josh Norris' improved play pre-injury (sad), and what we'd like to see improved as the Senators enter a pivotal February schedule. _________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________...
Feb 04, 2025•30 min•Season 6Ep. 10
On this week's episode of The Senstennial Podcast, we discuss Ottawa's strong December record to end 2024, and the struggles they've faced since the start of the new year. We look at their injury woes to players such as Linus Ullmark, David Perron, Jacob Bernard-Docker, Travis Hamonic, and Michael Amadio, as well as the flu that has seemingly been sweeping through the Senators' roster. Finally, we discuss the tight wildcard race in the Eastern Conference, and what the Ottawa Senators need to do ...
Jan 07, 2025•33 min•Season 6Ep. 9
On this week's episode of The Senstennial Podcast, we discuss Linus Ullmark's stellar results for the Ottawa Senators over his last seven games, culminating in being named the NHL's third star of the week! We also discuss Anton Forsberg dealing with an injury, and whether goalie prospect Leevi Merilainen could see some starts on Ottawa's nine-game road trip. We also discuss Sens prospect Carter Yakemchuk being snubbed from Team Canada's World Junior roster, and how he's performed so far for the ...
Dec 17, 2024•30 min•Season 6Ep. 8
On this week's episode of The Senstennial Podcast, we evaluate the forwards, defence, and goaltenders of the Ottawa Senators through the first quarter of the 2024-25 NHL season. We discuss some of the Sens' top performers in the forward group such as Tim Stutzle, Brady Tkachuk, Drake Batherson, and Adam Gaudette. We then discuss Ottawa's defencemen, highlighting the play of Thomas Chabot and Nick Jensen this season, while outlining the disappointing results from other blueliners. Finally, we ass...
Dec 04, 2024•58 min•Season 6Ep. 7
On this week's special edition of The Senstennial Podcast, we kick things off with a recap of the Ottawa Senators' past week of games against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Philadelphia Flyers, and Carolina Hurricanes. We discuss goaltending, officiating, defensive play, and more! In the second half of the show, we are joined by Sens writer for Silver Seven Sens, Trevor Shackles. We discuss how Trevor became a Sens fan living out on the west coast, whether he thinks that Sens fans should stay patient ...
Nov 19, 2024•47 min•Season 6Ep. 6
On today's episode of The Senstennial Podcast, we cast aside most of the doubts that we discussed in our previous episode, highlighting Ottawa's significant strides over the past week. We recap the Sens' contests against the St. Louis Blues, New York Rangers, and Seattle Kraken, as the Senators went 2-1-0, and only allowed a total of three goals against. We also discuss Anton Forsberg's resurgence as a goaltender, and the overall confidence and swagger that the roster is playing with in their re...
Nov 08, 2024•49 min•Season 6Ep. 5
On today's episode of The Senstennial Podcast, hosts Matt and Matt give their way too early/most certainly premature analysis of the Ottawa Senators through their first five games of the 2024-25 NHL season. We discuss our observations of the forward group, highlighted by Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stutzle, Claude Giroux, Drake Batherson, Josh Norris, Shane Pinto, and stand-out performers within the bottom six. We also discuss the defensive corp, how it's had to adapt without Artem Zub in the line-up, th...
Oct 22, 2024•37 min•Season 6Ep. 4
On this week's episode of The Senstennial Podcast, we break down and discuss Ottawa's forward, defence, and goaltending groups, and where we think potential positives or problems lie. We also discuss the Sens' new coaching and front office look, as well as our final thoughts and expectations for the 2024-25 Ottawa Senators! _________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ Find our p...
Oct 02, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 6Ep. 3
On today's episode of The Senstennial Podcast, we're joined by TSN 1200 host and hockey analyst, Chris 'C.J.' Stevenson! We discuss C'J's thoughts on Sens training camp so far, any players he sees as standouts, and Ottawa's precarious defensive depth. We also talk about the hype surrounding the 2024 1st round pick of the Ottawa Senators, Carter Yakemchuk, and his highlight reel goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs. We touch on the stability that owner Michael Andlauer has brought to the team, an...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 2
On today's episode of The Senstennial Podcast, we discuss Ottawa's professional tryout (PTO) offers to right-handed defenceman Calen Addison, and veteran forward Nikolay Kulemin! We discuss what role each one will play when it comes to training camp, review their past analytics and statistics, and determine whether each player has a legitimate chance at cracking the Ottawa Senators this season. We also discuss the positive media, positive vibes, and positive aura that has come along with new Sen...
Sep 11, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 1
On this week's episode of The Senstennial Podcast, we're joined by The Hockey News' Graeme Nichols! We recap the entirety of Steve Staios' spring and summer as Ottawa's general manager, starting with the hiring of Travis Green as Senators head coach and what his impact will be on the culture of the Sens. We also discuss Staios' slew of trades, including the additions of Linus Ullmark and Nick Jensen, and the subtractions in Joonas Korpisalo, Mathieu Joseph, and Mark Kastelic. We take a look at O...
Jul 29, 2024•41 min•Season 5Ep. 28
On today's episode of The Senstennial Podcast, we welcome Alex Adams to the show! Alex is a Senators writer for The Hockey News and also hosts his own sports-themed podcast, Behind the Play. We discuss his thoughts on how Ottawa has fared so far under new management and ownership, his thoughts on the 2024 NHL off-season, and whether the Sens can compete for a playoff spot next season. Special shoutout to Alex Adams for joining us for today's episode. Find Alex on Twitter/'X' here: https://x.com/...
Jul 17, 2024•36 min•Season 5Ep. 27
On this week's episode of The Senstennial Podcast, the Senstennial crew discuss the off-season moves of your Ottawa Senators. We break down the Ullmark, Chychrun, and Joseph trades, review Ottawa's 2024 draft class, and discuss the free agency signings that Steve Staios made on July 1st. Grab a coffee or beer and make yourself comfy, because this is our Sens off-season extravaganza episode! _________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________...
Jul 04, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Season 5Ep. 26
In today's special iteration of The Senstennial's Listener Series, we're welcoming to the show one of our top listeners to share their thoughts on the Ottawa Senators. Whether good, bad, or something else entirely, we get their thoughts on any Sens topics that they want to discuss with hosts Matt, Matt, and Benet! Today's episode features Heather! If you'd like to join us for a future show, reach out to us on any of our social media platforms listed in the description: __________________________...
Jun 21, 2024•10 min
In today's special iteration of The Senstennial's Listener Series, we're welcoming to the show one of our top listeners to share their thoughts on the Ottawa Senators. Whether good, bad, or something else entirely, we get their thoughts on any Sens topics that they want to discuss with hosts Matt, Matt, and Benet! Today's episode features Alex! If you'd like to join us for a future show, reach out to us on any of our social media platforms listed in the description: _____________________________...
Jun 18, 2024•11 min
In today's special iteration of The Senstennial's Listener Series, we're welcoming to the show one of our top listeners to share their thoughts on the Ottawa Senators. Whether good, bad, or something else entirely, we get their thoughts on any Sens topics that they want to discuss with hosts Matt, Matt, and Benet! Today's episode features Boyan! If you'd like to join us for a future show, reach out to us on any of our social media platforms listed in the description: ____________________________...
Jun 14, 2024•12 min
In today's special iteration of The Senstennial's Listener Series, we're welcoming to the show one of our top listeners to share their thoughts on the Ottawa Senators. Whether good, bad, or something else entirely, we get their thoughts on any Sens topics that they want to discuss with hosts Matt, Matt, and Benet! Today's episode features Chris! If you'd like to join us for a future show, reach out to us on any of our social media platforms listed in the description: ____________________________...
Jun 11, 2024•11 min
