Smyth: The game plan never changes with Florida
Sens analyst Brad "Shooter" Smyth joins the show to talk Stanley Cup Playoffs
May 29, 2025
The Drive
TSN 1200
Drive home with the intelligent sports talk that matters. AJ Jakubec interviews all the news makers and gives you his thought provoking insights on all the happenings in the world of sports. The Drive, weekdays from 4pm to 6pm.
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The Drive - May 29, 2025 - Hour 3
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
May 29, 2025
The Drive - May 29, 2025 - Hour 2
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
May 29, 2025
Vandenberg: It's a very cool opportunity
Ottawa native Thomas Vandenberg joins the program to talk about signing with the 67's
May 29, 2025
Shiltz: You have to be ready to go out and perform
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
May 29, 2025
The Drive - May 29, 2025 - Hour 1
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
May 29, 2025
The Drive - May 28, 2025 - Hour 4
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
May 28, 2025
MacLeod: We can sleep at night knowing we left everything we had on the ice
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
May 28, 2025
The Drive - May 28, 2025 - Hour 3
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.
May 28, 2025
Clark: There's so much to be proud of
The Ottawa Charge's Emily Clark joins the show to put a wrap on the team's season, and to discuss what's next
May 28, 2025
The Drive - May 28, 2025 - Hour 2
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
May 28, 2025
The Drive - May 28, 2025 - Hour 1
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
May 28, 2025
The Drive - May 27, 2025 - Hour 4
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
May 27, 2025
Ellis: It doesn't really matter where we play or practice, we just need to get the job done
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
May 27, 2025
The Drive - May 27, 2025 - Hour 3
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
May 27, 2025
The Drive - May 27, 2025 - Hour 2
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
May 27, 2025
The Drive - May 27, 2025 - Hour 1
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
May 27, 2025
Wallace: I don't think we see Serdacnhy in a Charge uniform next season
The Canadian Press' Lisa Wallace joins the program to talk about the Ottawa Charge's run to the Walter Cup Final
May 26, 2025
The Drive - May 26, 2025 - Hour 4
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
May 26, 2025
Brown: I love the way Carolina plays in the regular season, but I'm a non-believer in the playoffs
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
May 26, 2025
The Drive - May 26, 2025 - Hour 3
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
May 26, 2025
The Drive - May 26, 2025 - Hour 2
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.
May 26, 2025
The Drive - May 26, 2025 - Hour 1
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
May 26, 2025
Stauffer: This group has a nastier edge coming off losses
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
May 26, 2025
Pounder: You can't say enough about that Hughes line
TSN's Cheryl Pounder joins the fellas in the booth to help set up tonight's Game 2 at TD Place
May 22, 2025
The Drive - May 22, 2025 - Hour 4
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
May 22, 2025
Philips: I think we saw what their game is, and we matched up well
Ottawa Charge goaltending Gwyneth Philips speaks to the media ahead of Game 2 of the Walter Cup Finals
May 22, 2025
Leslie: We're really excited to play another game in front of our home crowd
Ottawa native Rebecca Leslie speaks to the media ahead of the Charge hosting Minnesota for Game 2 of the Walter Cup Finals
May 22, 2025
The Drive - May 22, 2025 - Hour 3
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
May 22, 2025
MacLeod: This has just been a privilege to play at this team of year, and we earned it
Ottawa Charge head coach Carla MacLeod speaks to the media ahead of Game 2 of the Walter Cup Final
May 22, 2025
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