Steve revels in the Blue Team's annual, glorious demise. We also discuss Ryan Reaves suspension and Naomi Osaka now withdrawing from the French Open after being fined for refusing to talk to the media.
Only the majesty of song ever does the Blue Team Elimination Watch justice.
Game 7 of the Leafs and Habs! We talk about the Patrick Roy-Mario Tremblay ad, one of the best hockey themed TV ads ever. The Tampa Bay Lightning ban fans from wearing opposing jerseys at playoff games. Jim has zero time for tennis star Naomi Osaka refusing to address the media at the French Open. We also touch on the Friends TV reunion. And Steve accidentally traps 50 people inside the Trail Road Waste Facility.
Jim's Buddy Literally Pillages The Old Course at St. Andrew's; Sean Connery was tight with a buck. Tom Brady and Phil Mickelson will take on Aaron Rodgers and Bryson DeChambeau. Brady already getting off some great chirps at Rodgers about the NFC title game. Stephen A Smith wades in on NHL analysis, cracking on the Edmonton Oilers being swept.
Ron MacLean is in hot water and tries to clarify an on-air remark some have classified as controversial and homophobic. Wayne Gretzky quits his Oilers' job and gets a $3 Million broadcasting gig with TNT. We talk about the one weakness he MIGHT have as an analyst.
We get into the Jets sweep of the Oilers. The hilarious beef between golf sluggers Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau. Aaron Rodgers comments on his status with the Packers and Julio Jones removes all doubt in Atlanta. He's outta there.
Phil Mickelson becomes golf's oldest Major winner taking the PGA Championship on Sunday. Jets crazy rally to defeat the Oilers. John Tavares' injury and Nazem Kadri's 8 game suspension.
Just in time for the May 2-4 long Weekend, Ontario opens up outdoor recreation, including golf! Montreal opens with a 2-1 win over Toronto. So the Leafs lose their opener and their captain, John Tavares, who suffered a scary head/neck injury. Speaking of brutal hits, Nazem Kadri is going to get suspended again for his Game 2 hit on Justin Faulk. Tony LaRussa's Chicago White Sox are rolling so he's apparently decided to alienate them.
Leafs and Habs renew a dormant rivlary tonight (May 20th). Some NHL coaching news and rumours. We've decided Rick Tocchet will be the first head coach of the Seattle Kraken. Mark Messier hiring talk has died down. Junior Hockey players suing WHL, CHL and Hockey Canada after they say they were heavily pressured into being fighters and didn't get proper medical treatment...at 16!! Jim closes by hilariously sharing his favourite Italian recipe. Ottawa Sports Talk Ottawa Senators Ottawa Redblacks...
Tomorrow is PGA Championship then right into Leafs and Habs. Kelly Hrudey's really bad take on a goalie injury; Ryan O'Reilly provides bulletin board fodder for Colorado; Kevin Pillar's horrifying injury, taking a fastball to the face, and some TV talk with new sports documentaries on the way about Tom Brady and Derek Jeter. Also a good new Kate Winslet drama called Mare of Easttown.
Round one of the Battle of Florida was fantastic. Sam Bennett takes bad penalties. Did the Lightning bend the cap rules with Nikita Kucherov? The PGA will allow range finders this week at The PGA Championship.
We're joined by Gregg Kennedy to discuss the Ottawa Senators season that was, the latest news and a look ahead to some big decisions on the way.
Watch out for the Islanders and Blues as longer NHL shots. Stay at Home Order Extended into June, ruining the weekend of Steve. NFL schedule is out and Tom Brady faces the Patriots in week 4.
Sens Close the Season, Beating Toronto; First Leafs-Habs Playoff Series in Over 40 Years. Jim shatters his cell phone. the world hockey championship rosters are out.
Logan Brown is back for the Sens final game. Tim Tebow is back in the NFL...at tight end? Tom Brady invited by Bucs to play until he's 50. Major League Baseball star thinks baseball has gotten too soft.
Some NHL coaches on the way out…farewell to tortorella and tocchhet…Connor McDavid hits 100pts while Jack Eichel rehabs and regroups. Hard to believe Eichel once said at the combine he was the best player in his draft year.
More on the New York Rangers Mess; The league gives them a fine that's $245K larger than the one Tom Wilson got. What will/should Pavel Buchnevich get for cross checking Anthony Mantha in the face? A New Rival Tour Believes it Can Compete with the PGA but many of the top players, like Rory McIlroy, are already saying they're against it. But, oh boy, the money they're offering is craaaaaazy.
After the terrible punishment to Tom Wilson, and the firing of the Rangers GM and President, the Rangers and Capitals Brawl. Mark Messier says he wants a Rangers Job; TJ Oshie's incredible game aftere the passing of his dad; The Sens Thump Montreal 5-1.
Jim has a date with a biker chick. The NHL drops the ball on the latest Tom Wilson nonsense. Amy Bockerstette is set to become the first person with Down syndrome to compete in a national collegiate athletic championship. Steve talks about his son Michael and inclusivity.
Our Chat with Wayne Gretzky; The Senators beat Winnipeg 2-1 on a last minute goal from Nikita Zaitsev. Thomas Chabot gets hurt; Mike Weir Finally Wins Again and Kaitlyn Jenner doesn't think transgender girls should compete with girls. Wait, what?
ESPN reporting that Aaron Rodgers wants out of Green Bay. Seems like a simple problem to fix. Meanwhile, that Will Brady Tkachuk's contract extension look like in Ottawa?
Vladdy's 3 Homer Night; Sens beat Vancouver 6-3. Habs-Leafs Finally to Meet in the Playoffs? More lame YouTuber boxing....wait, Floyd Mayweather??
The NHL signs a new American TV deal. Patrick Roy apparently wants back in the NHL as a coach or GM...but where? Another year, another point-per-game season for Sidney Crosby. Is anyone in sports trulyl irreplaceable? There certainly aren't many like the incredible Shohei Otani.
Today, it's a promo episode of The Sens Nation Podcast! You can hear more at SensNationHockey.com! The good news? Matt Murray's game has returned to form. The bad? He's hurt again. If he's gone for the year, are your protecting him from Seattle now? Victor Mete is fitting right in, getting number 3 defenceman ice time. Shane Pinto and Alex Formenton are helping anchor a very effective PK. Why is Josh Brown getting the love ahead of Jacob Bernard-Docker? Which Senators would you choose for the Wo...
Jimmy got more than he bargained for the time he hired a criminal to cut his lawn. English soccer will send a loud message to heldp end social media abuse. Brooke Henderson gets her 10th LPGA win.
Sens Not Playing JBD; Robin Lehner Rips NHL; MLB Wants to Ban The Shift? Why?
Drew Brees unveils the injuries he played through last season. So we get into a discussion about athletes who've played through pain. Steve once held a job making donuts, so that provoked a discussion about bad jobs.
The PGA is dishing out $40 million to their top 10 players...in google searches??? Is Patrick Marleau now an automatic Hall of Famer? Joe Thornton gets naked for Marleau's congratulations video from the Leafs. He's got an interesting way of celebrating. A master of celebration.
Bill Hader and Jim Carrey stories. America opens vaccinations to their entire population. QB Alex Smith retires after his amazing comeback from a broken leg. John Tortorella is at it again, this time benching Max Domi. Tie Domi has a bromance going with Tom Brady? Canucks wins their first game after their long COVID layoff. But they lose Alex Edler to suspension.
Patrick Marleau Catches Gordie Howe for NHL games played and has3 the 4th longest iron man streak to boot! The Sens play maybe their Best Game of Year.
