Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast

Michael Andlauer meets the media Friday, officially taking over as Senators' owner. Andlauer officially introduces Cyril Leeder as the new CEO. And Leeder officially introduces CFO Erin Crowe as the new Chief Operating Officer. Sens sign three-year ELC with 6 foot 7 defenceman Djibril Toure. Do we make too big a deal of who plays where and who plays with who?

Training camp begins. Josh Norris tweaks his shoulder and will wear the non-contact jersey - Sens don't sound concerned. Steve talks about his long discussion with Jakob Chychrun, who says he loves the team chemistry. Our pal Ian Mendes comes in hard with a hardball question for GM Pierre Dorion.

It's another edition of Dissecting Dorion, this time conducted by the Mayor of Ottawa, a big podcaster and sports fan in his own right. Dorion still doesn't want to make any bold predictions about the playoffs. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman on "32 Thoughts" has the latest on what he's hearing about Shane Pinto. Cyril Leeder has quit his job with Myers, jet-fuelling speculation that he's about to rejoin the franchise he helped start. The Senators signed longtime New York Islander Josh Bailey, who has his own goal song. Nick Holden announces his retirement. We get into the Sens rookie camp and the tourney in Buffalo.

Jake Sanderson calls his shot. What does Tim Stutzle do for an encore. He talks about ways he can improve. Senators Replace Chief Professional Scout and announce two hires in Hockey Operations. Colin White signs PTO in Pittsburgh? Jason York, whose brother Jeff is a minority incoming owner, says it’s pretty much a foregone conclusion that Cyril Leeder will be back. 

Michael Andlauer hopes to finalize purchase of Senators early next week. What’s going on with Shane Pinto? Tuukka Rask gives Senators fans something to think about. Who will Quarterback the Ottawa Senators Power Play This Season? A couple of Senators rookies get invited to the NHLPA rookie showcase. Michael Del Zotto retires and Ottawa's PWHL team has its first three players.

September is here and Sens hockey begins this month. Many players are already practicing together, including the club's top two goalies. We talk about Ottawa's new pro women's hockey team. And we play Fact or Fiction: Our fearless predictions about some of the club's top storylines.

Sportsnet's Kyle Bukauskas joins us for a discussion about the Sens summer; Michael Andlauer clears another hurdle. Senators finally hire their first full-time analytics guy. Brady Tkachuk calls Jake Sanderson the most underrated player in hockey. How will Sanderson be deployed this season? Anton Forsberg confirms both knees are good to go. And much more.

Craig Anderson apparently plans to sign a one-day contract with Ottawa to retire a Senator. Austin Watson finds a new NHL home…maybe. We may soon have true best-on-best international hockey. Auston Matthews stays put for four years. When it comes to players who are age 22 and under, the Sens are ranked 7th in the NHL. And Marian Hossa's goodbye game

Senators winger Drake Batherson returns for a summertime podcast visit. He talks about the Senators' new arrivals; his summer time training; his offer to move to left wing this season; chimes in on the end of fighting in his former junior league; the Sens upcoming fantasy football draft; his experiment with a mullet is officially over; and his dogs wanted to be on the show. Afterward, we also talk about the Sens top prospects and the downtown arena.

Today we get into some ownership news. Steve Staios hiring is coming soon. Whatever happened to Colin White? With Vladimir Tarasenko's arrival, Drake Batherson offers to play left wing. Kyle Turris turned 34 this week. The Sens have 6th best NHL logo. Reviewing the Bob Jones "All in for ALS" charity game.