Coming In Hot with Wallace, York & Nichols

The Ottawa Senators have dominated the NHL conversation this summer, and we're breaking down everything that's happened. Longtime Ottawa hockey reporter Chris Stevenson joins Wally and Yorkie to look back at one of the wildest off-seasons in franchise history. From the blockbuster Brady Tkachuk trade to Claude Giroux's return, Daniel Alfredsson's surprising move to Toronto, and everything in betwe...

Say it isn't so! Daniel Alfredsson to the Maple Leafs?! The Ottawa Senators legend and the most beloved player in franchise history has joined the organization's biggest rival as an associate head coach. How did this happen? What does it mean for the Senators? And how will fans react to seeing Alfie behind the Leafs' bench? We'll break down one of the most surprising stories of the NHL offseason....

The Senators are betting big on one of their key offseason additions from the San Jose Sharks, so we brought in someone who knows his game as well as anyone. Former NHL defenceman, Stanley Cup Champion, Olympic gold medalist, and Ottawa native Dan Boyle joins the show to provide a scouting report on Ottawa's newest forward. What makes Eklund so effective? Where does he fit in Ottawa's lineup? Can...

The free agent frenzy has come & gone and we ask the question; Have the Sens gotten better? Join Wally, Yorkie and Graeme as we go through the moves they made, the moves they missed and the moves that could still be. Have your say in the chat, are the Sens better today than they were a week ago? Thanks to our Partners: 🚨 bet365: @bet365: http://www.bet365.ca/ 🚨 Shoeless Joe’s: https://shoele...

Join Wally & Graeme as they sum up the opening day of free agency in the NHL. The Senators are bringing Nick Cousins back on a 2yr deal and come to terms with recently acquired goalie Sam Ersson on a 2 year pact. Does this spell the end of Claude Giroux's tenure in Ottawa? We'll comb through Steve Staios' comments to find the answers. Don't miss it! Thanks to our Partners: 🚨 bet365: @bet365:...

With the additions of Eklund, Burakovsky and Ersson are the Senators a better team? Ottawa Senators GM Steve Staios said he was not going big game hunting to replace Brady Tkachuk. "I'm not going to go and chase the shiny toy to bring in because, as you've seen across the league, it doesn't work most times. We have to continue to be disciplined and strategic in what we do." We'll break down the Ek...

Mike Rupp, former NHL forward, NHL Network analyst, and Nation Network contributor stops by to break down the blockbuster Brady Tkachuk trade and what it means for the Ottawa Senators moving forward. How difficult will it be to replace everything Tkachuk brought to the lineup? How do the Senators fill the toughness void left behind by their former captain? We'll also discuss if Alexis Lafrenière i...

Steve Staios admitted Brady Tkachuk requested a trade out of Ottawa. Staios spoke at length about what lead to one of the biggest trades in franchise history. We'll break down Staios' comments, and the task that lies ahead in filling the void. Did Ottawa got enough in return? Also, we're joined by Carolina Hurricanes Assistant GM Tyler Dellow. Fresh off a Stanley Cup championship, Dellow takes us...

The Ottawa Senators have traded captain Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers in one of the biggest deals in franchise history. After eight seasons in Ottawa, Tkachuk is heading south to join his brother Matthew, while Steve Staios acquires a package built around multiple first-round picks. How did we get here? Why did Ottawa decide to move the face of the franchise? Did the Senators get enough in...

Join Wally & Graeme for a special Sunday episode as Ottawa's captain Brady Tkachuk has been traded to the Florida Panthers. Later in the show we're joined by insider David Pagnotta who sheds some light on the Sens next moves. Thanks to our Partners: 🚨 bet365: @bet365: http://www.bet365.ca/ 🚨 Shoeless Joe’s: https://shoelessjoes.ca/ 🚨 BEI: https://bonnechereexcavating.com 🚨 BEI Homes: https...

The NHL trade market is starting to heat up as teams position themselves for the Draft and free agency. With several notable moves already made around the league, the question becomes: will the Ottawa Senators get involved? On today's show, Wally, Yorkie and Graeme discuss the latest activity around the NHL and what it could mean for Steve Staios and the Senators. We'll break down the recent trade...

The NHL offseason is heating up. With a weak free-agent class expected on July 1, Senators GM Steve Staios may need to explore other avenues to improve his roster. Could the trade market be the best path forward? And what about the possibility of an offer sheet? Aaron Ward joins us as we'll discuss Ottawa's options as the draft and free agency draw closer, plus the latest news from around the NHL....

Former Coach & GM Doug MacLean joins the show to take us inside the busiest off season stretch on the hockey calendar. The NHL Draft Combine has wrapped up, the Entry Draft is less than two weeks away, and Free Agency opens July 1. For front offices across the league, it's a non-stop race to prepare for one of the most important periods of the year. How does an organization manage it all? What...

Former Ottawa Senator and one of Yorkie’s longtime friends joins the show! Shawn McEachern stops by for a fun conversation as part of the Sens Summer Series. A Stanley Cup champion and veteran of more than 900 NHL games, "Gecks" shares his thoughts on this year's Stanley Cup Final, stories from playoff runs past, and what it was like playing alongside legends such as Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieu...

Michael Andlauer spoke on Friday and his comments gave Senators fans plenty to think about. On today's show, Wally, Yorkie and Graeme break down the Sens owner's latest remarks on free agency, the trade market and Ottawa's plans heading into a crucial offseason. With a shallow free-agent class expected this summer, Andlauer believes trades could become the preferred path for teams looking to impro...

Tyler Kleven joins the Sens Summer Series! 🔥 This one hits as hard as the K-Train himself. 🚂 Fresh off a season that saw him battle through a broken jaw, deliver one of the biggest hits of the year, and establish himself as a key part of Ottawa's blue line, Tyler Kleven stops by Coming In Hot. We discuss the hit that had the hockey world talking, what it was like playing through injury, and how...

Local product Calvin de Haan joins the show as the Stanley Cup Final gets underway. The veteran NHL defenceman spent two stints with the Carolina Hurricanes playing under Rod Brind'Amour. We'll get his thoughts on what makes Rod one of the NHL's best coaches and what Carolina needs to do to knock off Vegas and win the Stanley Cup. We'll also chat about his experience playing in Sweden, his NHL jou...

Mason McTavish is drawing a lot of attention this summer. Will he be on the move from Anaheim? Could Ottawa be a suitor? The local product has plenty of skill, size and upside, but does a trade actually make sense for either side? What would it cost Steve Staios to get a deal done and is McTavish even the type of player Ottawa should be targeting? We're also just one day away from the Stanley Cup...

On today’s show, we celebrate Jason York becoming an Ottawa Sports Hall of Famer. Yorkie was officially inducted last night, and we’ll look back at the career and personality that made him one of the most beloved Senators of all time. From his days battling on the ice to the broadcast booth, Junior hockey owner to being a voice for Sens’ fans everywhere. His impact on hockey in this city is undeni...

Could Dylan Cozens actually work on Tim Stützle’s wing? That’s the debate on today’s show. Currently playing wing on Team Canada’s top line at the World Championships, Cozens already has 4 goals — and it’s got us wondering if Ottawa could explore that option. Would moving Cozens create a bigger hole at centre? Could Shane Pinto handle the 2C role? We break down the possible ripple effect through t...

Former Ottawa Senators goaltender Ron Tugnutt joins the Sens Summer Series! One of the most beloved players in franchise history stops by for a hilarious and insightful conversation with the guys. Tugger shares what it was really like playing in a 1A/1B goalie system, how a backup goalie becomes a valuable teammate when the starts aren’t coming, and what he thinks about this current version of the...

Analytics guru Mike Kelly from Sportlogiq joins the show as we search the NHL for the perfect winger to play alongside Tim Stützle this season. Is the answer already on the roster? Could Ottawa target a big-name UFA? Or will Steve Staios have to swing a trade to find the right fit for the Sens superstar? We dive deep into the numbers, chemistry, playing styles and analytics to uncover the best opt...

Jason Bukala joins the show! The longtime NHL scout and founder of The Pro Hockey Group stops by to break down his recently released Top 45 rankings for the 2026 NHL Draft. We’ll dive into the biggest risers, players to watch, and what the Ottawa Senators should do with their pick. With the NHL Combine and Draft just around the corner, Bukala gives us an inside look at how teams evaluate prospects...

Jeff Marek joins Coming In Hot! The host of The Sheet stops by to chat about his brand-new series Beyond the Crest and one of the featured guests — Ottawa Senators prospect Matthew Andonovski. We’ll dive into that interview, the development path for young prospects, and plenty more from around the hockey world. And let’s be honest… anytime Marek and “YorkChop” get together, the conversation tends...

Former Ottawa Senator Mike Commodore joins the Sens Summer Series! One of the NHL’s most outspoken personalities and a legendary storyteller, Commodore stops by to talk about his time in Ottawa during some difficult seasons for the franchise, life around the NHL, locker room stories, and plenty more. From his battles on the ice to his unforgettable takes off it, this is a fun one with lots of laug...