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Hosted by former TSN 1200 morning show host Steve Warne, now the site editor for The Hockey News Ottawa, the Sens Nation Podcast keeps you up to date on everything Ottawa Senators.
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Who Replaces Artem Zub? Merilainen Lost on Waivers (opens the original)
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The Sens are off to a slow start in preseason. More importantly, they have injuries to worry about, including Artem Zub, who won't be ready to start the season. At least. Who takes his place? Is Yakemchuk ready? The Sens don't have much choice but to turn to him. Leevi Merilainen was lost on waivers on Friday, which happened after our recording. The Canucks put in a claim for him. We look back on what he meant to the Sens two seasons ago. Owner Michael Andlauer speaks on Tkachuk and says his fam
Drake Batherson Joins Us After Signing His Massive Senators Extension (opens the original)
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Drake Batherson joins us for a wide-ranging conversation just days after signing his new eight-year contract extension with the Senators. Batherson explains why he never seriously doubted a deal would get done, how much it means to know he can focus entirely on hockey, and what it was like to receive roughly 250 congratulatory texts after the news became official. He also talks about calling his parents, celebrating with his teammates, and temporarily moving in with Jake Sanderson and Stephen Ha
Batherson’s $86M Commitment: What It Means for the Senators (opens the original)
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Drake Batherson is staying in Ottawa for the long haul. Steve Warne and Gregg Kennedy break down Batherson’s eight-year, $82-million contract extension, including the timing, trade protection and why his commitment matters after a turbulent summer for the Senators. Also discussed: Batherson’s new deal: Is $10.25 million per season a fair price, and could the contract eventually become a bargain? The NHL’s salary explosion: How offer sheets, a rising cap and massive young-player contracts could a
Tkachuk Pushes Back at Critics; Senators Rookie Camp is Here (opens the original)
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Brady Tkachuk responds to criticisms he's heard that he checked out during his last season and a half in Ottawa. Steve and Gregg also discuss Tim Stützle’s response to Brad Marchand, Thomas Chabot’s captaincy chances and how Chris Kreider could have nicely filled Ottawa’s need for another top-six winger (he signed with MTL after recording time).Plus, an update on Jonas Lagerberg Hoen’s injury, the most intriguing names at Senators rookie camp, Carter Yakemchuk’s absence and why Gavin McKenna won
Fighting vs Toughness: Do The Senators Have Enough Team Toughness? (opens the original)
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Travis Green believes his club has “more than enough team toughness,” but Steve and Gregg debate whether that's true and whether they need a legitimate heavyweight in the everyday lineup.Also on the show: Brad Marchand mocks Tim Stützle’s captaincy credentials; the Senators plan a tribute video for Brady Tkachuk’s return; They're not huge fans of the Sens' new “The Hill We Choose” slogan; Jaxon Cover gets an intriguing audition at centre; expectations for Gavin McKenna’s rookie season in Toronto
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