We get into the discussion points from GM Steve Staios' end-of-the-year press conference; When considering Chychrun vs Chabot, did Chychrun just decide things for Staios? We get into some of the best storylines of the NHL Playoffs so far. Just like the Sens, Buffalo brings back the winningest coach in their history to try and halt the longest playoff drought in their history ..read more

The Senators held their media availability on Thursday. Brady Tkachuk says he's sick and tired of losing and has faith in new management. Jakob Chychrun gave a surprising answer when asked if he could see himself in Ottawa for a few years. Claude Giroux chimed in with an interesting answer when asked about what the Sens need in a new coach. Erik Karlsson plays his 1000th game as the Pens playoff rally fizzles out ..read more

The Sens home finale is here, but it'll feel as much like a Habs game. Despite the poor season, the Sens had great attendance. Will it go up or down next season? The Sens need a more physical edge and toughness in the top six and in their top four defence. And we don't mean fighting toughness. Tim Stutzle is out again and should probably be shut down now. Why is the smallish but feisty Ridly Greig the one to react to the hit on Stutzle? Trivia: Which six former Senators scored goals that were set up by Sidney Crosby as one (or more) of his 1000 career assists ..read more

With a week left in the season, who are your Ottawa Senator untouchables? Your MVP? If you can’t keep both Chabot and Chychrun, who are you keeping? Do you want Chabot for four more years at $8 million? Do you want to sign Chychrun to an extension, one that will make it worth his while to forego unrestricted free agency next year? The housecleaning begins. The Sens have fired longtime pro scouts Jim Clark and Rob Murphy. Former Senator Bobby Ryan parts company with the Sens podcast he was working on after some critical comments about women's sports. Claude Giroux is up for the Bill Masterton ..read more

We're joined by the former captain of the Ottawa Senators, Laurie Boschman. Laurie gives us his take on the state of the current Ottawa Senators. We look back on his career, which included playing with Wayne Gretzky in his prime. We get into his reaction the day he found out he was claimed in the expansion draft by Ottawa. What it was like playing for owner Harold Ballard in Toronto. And we also discuss a new digital platform called CAPT (Concussion, Awareness, Protocols, and Training) that Laurie is endorsing that will help athletes get the best care after a concussion occurs. www.CAPTcares.c ..read more

On today's show: Sens Back in Losing Slide Staios Calls Expectations "Debilitating for Us" D Soft in front of Ottawa's net Opposing Backup goalies continue to shine Steve urges fans to stay positive Sens sign Ohio State Star forward Stephen Halliday Ostapchuk sent down, Crookshank up Parker Kelly on a top line Dr. Don Chow Added to Ring of Honour Mark Kastelic interview Kastelic on team performance Kastelic on his individual season Kastelic on his health Kastelic on going back on the ice to practice right after a game was over Kastelic on his potential for offence Kastelic on the coaching chan ..read more

The Sens finally figure out Chicago. We discuss Connor Bedard's performance; the first game in a while for Tyler Kleven; and the latest injury to Thomas Chabot. With Anton Forsberg getting a shutout, More on whether the Sens goalies are as bad as their numbers show. Steve is convinced that most goalies are only as good as what's happening in front of them. We discuss the Sens' streakiness, the return of Alexandre Daigle, whose career didn't reach the levels we thought it would but that doesn't make a bad career ..read more

The Senators' Dr. Jekyll gives way to Mr. Hyde and then back again. Sens win two straight. Joonas Korpisalo earned his keep with two nice wins. Why don’t goalies play back-to-back days? Do they work that much harder than the skaters? Spotlight on Drake Batherson and Angus Crookshank who are both trending hard and upward…Drake 'n Jake! Sens fans at the CTC get The Connors back-to-back. What does Jacques Martin want out of the final 12 games? If the Senators only address one area of need this summer, what should it be? Some miserable human sets NHL twitter on fire trying to diminish the accompli ..read more

On today's show: Sens Back in Losing Slide Staios Calls Expectations "Debilitating for Us" D Soft in front of Ottawa's net Opposing Backup goalies continue to shine Steve urges fans to stay positive Sens sign Ohio State Star forward Stephen Halliday Ostapchuk sent down, Crookshank up Parker Kelly on a top line Dr. Don Chow Added to Ring of Honour Mark Kastelic interview Kastelic on team performance Kastelic on his individual season Kastelic on his health Kastelic on going back on the ice to practice right after a game was over Kastelic on his potential for offence Kastelic on the coaching chan ..read more

We talk about wearing white at home, which was once the norm. The Sens' modest win streak ends with a 7-2 loss to Carolina. Brady Tkachuk hits 30 goals for a third straight year. NHL GM Meetings discussing, among other things, expanding the number of things that can be challenged in video review and whether the 3 on 3 overtime format needs tinkering ..read more