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Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings, David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) and Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild are here to talk about the big moves of free agency so far, including the Mitch Marner saga finally coming to an end, what the heck the LA Kings are doing, and where Nikolaj Ehlers is going to end up!   Support Us By Supp...

It’s that time in the NHL off-season where Ottawa Senators fans start to ponder: Should the Sens bring back Erik Karlsson?  Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan debate if now its the right time to bring back the three time Norris Trophy winning defenceman? Is he a good fit, what would the cost of retention be and what is his trade value? We also go over some more depth signings in Wyatt Bongiovanni and...

Free Agency Frenzy Day was a bit of a dud yesterday, but the Ottawa Senators have made a few notable signings! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan discuss the Sens signing veteran Lars Eller to a one year deal! A few minor signings to help the Belleville Senators including Olle Lycksell, Hunter Shepard and Arthur Kaliyev. We also look around the league at some players we had interest in getting deals,...

Happy Canada Day and Free Agency Frenzy Day! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan get you set for the big day! First we recap the pair of re-signings by the Ottawa Senators with Leevi Merilainen and Nick Cousins returning on one year deals. Then we discuss what the Sens priorities should be for the day. And finally we each pick four players, draft style, that we think the Sens should realistically targ...

A packed episode with lots of positive news for the Ottawa Senators over the weekend!  Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan are stoked to chat about Claude Giroux re-signing with the Sens a one year deal with bonuses. We break down the bonuses and what this mean for the Sens remaining cap space. We quickly analyze the five prospects taken on day two of the draft in Rounds 2-7. And we take a look at the...

The First Round of the 2025 NHL Draft is complete!  Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan give our immediate reaction after watching all 32 picks. The Ottawa Senators traded back from 21st overall with the Nashville Predators to acquire picks 23rd and 67th. And with the 23rd overall pick they selected right shot defenceman from the University of Wisconsin, Logan Hensler! We describe the value the Sens g...

The 2025 NHL Draft is here, it’s tonight! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan discuss their excitement and ways that this draft could go off the rails with rumours of trades and prospects sliding down the list! We take a look at multiple different mock drafts and who people have projected the Ottawa Senators may select. And we make a list of 10 realistic players that fit the Sens type that could be av...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Eddie Garcia (Locked On Kings, David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) and Armando Velez (Locked On Panthers) are here to talk about the upcoming NHL draft, any potential free agency surprises, and about Alexander Mogilny finally making it into the Hall of Fame!   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rugiet Head to  Rugi...

With the 2025 NHL Draft just one day away, it’s time to finalize our top 50 Prospect Rankings! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan each made our own lists and compare players they have in different spots. Who are we high on, who are we low on and why? J.J Peterka was finally traded from the Buffalo Sabres to the Utah Mammoth! We take a look at the return and if there is a comparable deal the Sens coul...

Ottawa Senators President of Hockey Operations and General Manager, Steve Staios and Head Scout Don Boyd spoke to the media today so we discuss some of the things they mentioned. Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan talk about the Sens possibly trading back in the 2025 NHL draft and where things are at with some unsigned free agents. We do a full audit of the trends and patterns of the Sens drafting si...

It's time for our final 2025 NHL Mock Draft before the real first round on Friday. Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller discuss why these picks fit each team, and debate the options Ottawa will have at 21st overall. We also break down a few notable changes to TSN Bob McKenzie's final Draft Rankings. Support us by supporting our sponsors! Glebe Central Pub: Your neighbourhood pub in the heart of the Gle...

It is the week of the 2025 NHL Draft! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan discuss how strong opinions and hot takes can backfire when it comes to the NHL Draft and prospects. Trevor Zegras is finally being dealt and what other deals and rumours are possible. We complete our 2025 NHL Draft Rankings with the top three prospect profiles! #3: Porter Martone, #2: Michael Misa and #1 Matthew Schaefer. Follo...

The NHL Buyout Window has opened, is there a possibility the Ottawa Senators explore that route for any players? Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan discuss the possibility of buying out veteran forward David Perron from his last year. How much does it save and could it be bad look for the team? We continue our 2025 NHL Draft Rankings with three potential centre men! #6: Anton Frondell, #5: Caleb Desn...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild), David Morassutti (Locked On Leafs) and Zach Martin (Locked On Hurricanes) are here to talk about why the playoffs are lasting so long, how to fix that, whether the NHL will finally close the LTIR loophole some teams have been using, and what to make of the early Olympics roster announceme...

The Ottawa Senators have signed Restricted Free Agent Fabian Zetterlund to an extension! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan give their immediate reaction to the news of Zetterlund agreeing to a three year deal worth $4.275 million. Do we like this deal, who should he play with next season and what does this mean for the remaining Sens budget? We continue our 2025 NHL Draft Rankings with three more Pr...

The Florida Panthers are now back to back Stanley Cup Champions! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan discuss what lesson the Ottawa Senators can learn from them and what similarities they share. We also open the discussion: What makes a team a dynasty? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! We continue our 2025 NHL Draft Rankings with three Prospect Profiles today! #12: Jackson Smith, #11: Radim M...

Ottawa Senators Captain Brady Tkachuk was named to the 2026 Team USA Olympic team! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan discuss how they think it would be the right choice to have Brady named Captain of Team USA, despite what people of other fanbases on Twitter think. We continue our 2025 NHL Draft Rankings with two very different Prospect Profiles! #14: Kashawn Aitcheson and #13: Justin Carbonneau! Fo...

Tim Stützle will be going to the 2026 Olympics to play for team Germany! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan discuss what role Timmy may play and who his line mates could be. What other Sens players could be Olympians for their respective countries? The Ottawa Senators have signed RFA Lassi Thomson to a one year deal. Could he see time in the NHL or is this more of a move for the Belleville Senators?...

Lots of talk, but no action - yet. Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller take the temperature of Ottawa Senators fans regarding the status of Claude Giroux, who could become a free agent on July 1st.  Then, we get back to our 2025 NHL Draft Rankings with #18 Logan Hensler and #17 Braeden Cootes. Follow the show on TWITTER , INSTAGRAM , subscribe on YOUTUBE and please check out the SensCentral Merch Stor...

Welcome to the NHL Squad Show! Today our hosts Gil Martin (Locked On Islanders), Seth Toupal (Locked On Wild) and Tom Callahan (Locked On Mammoth) are here to talk about how the Panthers are outclassing the Oilers, as well as the coaching drama happening in Dallas!   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at  mona...

Some nice recognition for Jake Sanderson. Ross Levitan and Brandon Piller discuss the just-released Norris Trophy voting list and discuss whether the Professional Hockey Writers Association should completely control the voting process. Which Senator will win the next major NHL award?  Then, we get back to our 2025 NHL Draft rankings with profiles on #20 Malcolm Spence and #19 Cole Reschny. Follow...

The Ottawa Senators unveiled their newest jersey for at the Season Ticket Holders Event at the Canadian Tire Centre! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan give their reaction to the unveiling of the jersey, what we would’ve changed and when we would like to see them wear it. Let us know what you think of it in the comments! We also continue our 2025 NHL Draft Rankings with two more Prospect Profiles. On...

We got news from TSN’s Darren Dreger yesterday that there was a possible deal between the Ottawa Senators and Vancouver Canucks that fell through at the deadline! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan discuss the news that apparently there was a deal in place to send Josh Norris to Vancouver for Filip Chytil and a pick. We discuss why it’s a good thing the Sens didn’t take that deal. We continue with ou...

The NHL Scouting Combine is the peak time for rumours and fun stories so we get into what we are hearing! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan discuss how the Ottawa Senators scouting staff were asking prospects to hear their best joke, which prospect are climbing scouts rankings and where could Mitch Marner be heading? We continue our 2025 NHL Draft Rankings with two more Prospect Profiles! Likely the...

Ottawa Senators owner, Michael Andlauer, made a point today when discussing Drake Batherson Trade Rumours! Brandon Piller and Ross Levitan discuss the clarification that the Ottawa Senators have not been shopping Batherson. Progress on the new downtown arena was also brought up which led us to the idea that maybe the Sens should update their practice facility as well. We continue our 2025 NHL Draf...