Sens Callups - Ottawa Senators Podcast

We get back together for the start of our fourth season.  Similar to the Sens, our lineup is pretty much set for the year - except we’ll hopefully have more guests this year. Don’t forget that you can contribute and interact with us via e-mail at podcast@senscallups.com, through the Waiver Wire (phone) powered by Versature at 1-844-SCU-6565, via the forums at www.senscallups.com or Twitter @sensca...

On Sunday August 16, 2015 the 2nd annual Sens Summer Sens Fest was held.  Part of the fest included a panel of bloggers and podcasters as follows: Host:  Owen (@SensNation) representing Sens Nation @SensChirp representing Sens Chirp Pan (@PanofSCU) representing Sens Callups Joe (@McLlwainsWorld) representing Radek Bonk's Mullet Callum (@CallumFraswer) and Adnan (@sens_adnan) representing Silver Se...

It’s bright and sunny out, so we head back to the basement and record our summer episode. We look at the guys that moved out from the roster, briefly touch on the draft picks and the prospect camp. There’s been a lot of movement around the league - and we get WAY too Toronto centric, but hey - IT’S FREE! See you in a couple months!

Well, the Sens ended up getting screwed in game 6 but most fans are commenting on all the positives.  We decide to do the same and what better way to do that than bring Ian Mendes from TSN 1200 on to summarize the season.  We regroup after the series loss against Montreal, look at what the roster is shaping up to and really just end all smiles.  We’ll be back in July after free agency and the draf...

Sens win on home ice and stop the sweep! Good enough reason to get on the airwaves!  We get back from the game and get to enjoy our first win of the series. We couldn't make it to the studio, so you'll have to suffer through shoddy internet connection (Dammit Pan!). We’re looking forward to Friday’s game!

Well that escalated quickly.  We get to vent over PK Subban’s two handed chop on Mark Stone and breakdown the first two games of the series. Sens 3 @ Habs 4 Sens 2 @ Habs 3 (OT) We are joined by Russell from the Sens Underground (I swear he just gets a taste of podcasting and we’ll get him back in). Lots of talk on diving, fandom, the media and broadcasts and delaying for the results of the draft...

The Sens make a dramatic run into the playoffs which inspires Russell, Shredder and Stooli to get back to the microphones and record an episode! Move along Leaf fans, there's nothing for you here #LetsWinItAll

At the end of the line and the 82 games are completed, the Sens improbably move on to the playoffs against the Montreal Canadians of whom the Sens match up against well. Sens 3 @ NYR 0 Sens 3 @ Flyers 1 It has been a regular season of ups and downs.  From Andrew Hammond ending the season with a 20-1-2 record, the emergence of Mark Stone and Mike Hoffman to the return of Erik Karlsson to Norris Tro...

It's been a week of “most important game of the year” games. Game 77: Lightning vs Senators 2-1 OTW Game 78: Capitals vs Senators 4-3 OTW Game 79: Sens @ Leafs 3-2 SOL Game 80: Penguins vs Senators 4-3 OTW The team has played in 5 straight games that went to overtime or a shootout, and this week the Senators picked up 7 of a possible 8 points. We got lots of listener email to give us things to tal...

The winning streak comes to an end and the team struggles a bit.  We try to keep this episode short and sweet - as much as we can. Rangers 5 @ Sens 1 Sens 3 @ Leafs 4 (OT) Panthers 4 @ Sens 2 Sens 2 @ Red Wings 1 (SO) We talk about some players and hope for the best for Mark Reeds.  Pan and Canuck talk about their excursion to Toronto Another hard and last full week of the regular season is coming...

Another wonderful week passes as the Sens continue on the playoff push! Bruins 4 @ Sens 6 Leafs 3 @ Sens 5 Sharks 2 @ Sens 5 Kyle Bukauskas (@SNKylebukauskas) from Sportsnet joins us to talk about the season up to now. We talk about the success around the team, read some e-mails and prepare for a handful of the MOST IMPORTANT GAMES OF THE YEAR!!!!!

We’re back on a consistent basis, just like the Sens winning streak     YYYEEEAAAAHHHH! SENS 5 @ HABS 2 SENS 2 @ NYI 1 FLYERS 1 @ SENS 2 (SO) SENS 2 @ CANES 1 (OT) Although the team is emaciated by injuries, the current roster just keeps on trucking.  Unsure as to what Phillips is up to and knowing that MacArthur and Lehner are a long ways away, how do you fit guys like Smith and Neil in the line...

We’re back after the most controversial week of the season - Which Goalie should be starting????  (The answer is Anderson) Sens 2 @ Wild 3 (SO) Sens 3 @ Jets 1 Sabres 2 @ Sens 3 Flames 4 @ Sens 5 (SO) Bruins 3 @ Sens 1 After a heck of a run and a loss to the Bruins in a very key game, the low probability of making the playoffs gets bleaker.  There’s tough competition in the next coming week and th...

After a seriously terrifying collision, the tank appeared to be full on.  How can an AHL goalie NOT tank this team?  Well EVERYTHING IS HAPPENING! Canes 6 @ Sens 3 Habs 2 @ Sens 4 Panthers 1 @ Sens 4 Sens 3 @ Ducks 0 Sens 1 @ Kings 0 Sens 4 @ Sharks 2 Trade deadline comes and goes and the Sens DON’T DO SOMETHING, so we try to look ahead to next year and get all jumbled up with talking about Cowen...

Ontario gets a day off today, so what better way to spend a day off than record a podcast? Caps 2 @ Sens 1 Blue Jackets 4 @Sens 1 Sens 2 @ Sabres 1 Penguins 5 @ Sens 4 (SO) Oilers 2 @ Sens 7 Lots of games to recap and the biggest news of the day:  Marc Methot extends for four more years.  Shane Prince gets called up for the first time to make his debut and JGP gets sent back down.  We look at the...

We get together for possibly the shortest and most concise episode ever Stars 6 @ Sens 3 Coyotes 2 @ Sens 7 Ottawa (most of Ottawa that is) welcomed back Spezza this week in his first visit since being traded.  Lehner takes the reins as Anderson is still out with an injury from the Leafs game.  We touch on the World Cup, Diving, the Habs and Leafs, the upcoming cap and impacts from the TV deal.  W...

We’re finally back after a long hiatus.  Luckily, we don’t do massive game summaries and just jump into things after a great game recap from CBInc on the Sens wins against the Sucks….err..Leafs. Lots of talk about the roster as the team continues to fall in the standings.  Pan tries to explain his Team Tank approach and Kardinal just can’t put himself hoping for the team to lose.  We play a little...

Pan & Canuck quickly recap their adventures in Dallas area and the 5-4 loss to the Stars at the American Airlines Center. This was the final stop on #SCUXSW

We make it to the land of sunshine, no jackets and pools!  Pan and Canuck recount their tales of the area and the Sens win 5-1 over the Arizona Coyotes!

Pan and Canuck watch the Sens get hammered 5-2 in Denver.  I thought Colorado was about getting high not getting hammered (Yeaaaaaaah!) We record right after the game, so it's low energy disappointment.  But we recap the day.  Sorry we missed that cold snap in Ottawa.  No, we're not sorry.

Due to the busy holiday season, it has been a couple weeks since a full episode.  Pan and Canuck set up what is in store for the days ahead as they prepare to travel and watch the Sens in Denver, Glendale and Dallas. Happy New Year!

It’s been a while since we’ve recorded.  Luckily, there hasn’t been a lot to talk about.  OH WAIT!  YES THERE HAS BEEN!!!!We welcome back Alfredsson for a heart felt tribute, the petition to change Palladium Drive to Alfredsson Way gets attention of local media just in time for the surprising firing of Paul Maclean and then the Senators bidding for the lands for a downtown arena (we get REALLY Ott...

On the eve of an era, we review the past week and get ready to welcome back Alfie: Sens 3 @ Blues 2 (SO) Sens 2 @ Panthers 3 Sens 1 @ Lightning 4 Sens 2 @ Islanders 3 We got lots of e-mail this week which is great!  Keep them coming and make sure that you call the Waiver Wire toll free at 1-844-SCU-6565. We also start a petition to bring to change the name of Palladium Drive to Alfredsson Way.  Ma...

It looks like the Sens are starting to revert to the mean  OR they’re playing some of the top teams in the league OR they’re just bad against the division Preds 2 @ Sens 3 Blues 3 @ Sens 2 Sens 3 @ Red Wings 4 Nothing really gets us worked up, so we read an e-mail from Drew. There’s significant news on some former Sens around the league with Spezza getting extended and more significantly Alfredsso...

After some very saddening news on the state of Bryan Murray, the team continues on its Western road swing. Sens 4 @ Oilers 3 (OT) Sens 2 @ Flames 4 We review what we think about the Kid Line, the ice time around the team and the prospects.   It’s also good to spread a little ill will towards Dany Heatley as his NHL career comes crashing to an end. We get an email from Vinnie and make one of our sh...