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We discuss Brady Tkachuk's huge spike in intensity on Thursday against the Islanders with an opening faceoff fight and a game-winning goal in the final seconds. Did he hear some of the recent criticism from fans and media? Could it be a turning point? We talk about the standings and playoff chase. We discuss Islanders forward JG Pageau and what the Sens got for him six years ago. And we look a...

We discuss the Senators' crucial weekend home victories over Anaheim and San Jose, two wins that couldn't have been more different. Linus Ullmark posted back-to-back wins. We discuss how things look on the blue line with Jake Sanderson and Nick Jensen, now both out. Drake Batherson has had some good fortune around the net in the past few games; his last 4 goals were almost unintentional. W...

In this episode, we discuss the 3-2 loss to Montreal; Impact of Jake Sanderson's injury; Tim Stutzle's performance and potential superstar status; Playoff matchup considerations and strategies; Player evaluation and team prospects 00:00 Senators' Loss to Habs 01:21 Analyzing the Playoff Chase and Points Gap 02:18 Game Details: Goals, Rebounds, and Defensive Lapses 03:36 Jacob Fowler’s...

The Senators tweaked their roster at the trade deadline, acquiring defensive forward Warren Foegele from LA and hoping he can get back to his 24-goal form from last season. Meanwhile, the Sens said goodbye to David Perron. Stephen Halliday wasn't traded, but now the Senators have too many forwards, so is he the odd man out or will it be someone else? We also look at Tim Stutzle's recent pe...

After two periods, the Senators seemed to have a W wrapped up in Edmonton, but squandered a crucial point, giving up three straight goals. We get into what went wrong and what they might do, if anything, before Friday's trade deadline.

The Ottawa Senators got back on the winning track in Toronto on Saturday night, crushing the Maple Leafs 5–2 in a game that was not as close as the score would appear. Drake Batherson and Dylan Cozens each scored twice for the Senators, who moved to within five points of the Boston Bruins for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. We discuss the sheer dominaton of the game, the mini lin...

Thanks to our title sponsor, https://jimkeayford.com, along with Midas Ottawa at https://Midas.ca In this one, we discuss the Sens' return to action, a 2-1 overtime loss to Detroit. That drops the Sens 7 points out with the trade deadline next Friday. Team USA Olympians keep the momentum going, Brady Tkachuk takes a controversial hit, and a full defensive breakdown in overtime. Arthur Kaliyev...

In this episode, as we close the book on Olympic hockey talk, we dissect everything about Canada's 2-1 loss to the United States in the gold medal game. We get into all the controversial moments, the missed opportunities and what it means for Senators stars Brady Tkachuk and Jake Sanderson.

After a pair of close calls, Canada will face the USA for gold on Sunday morning. We discuss their path to get here, hoping it goes better than the ladies final. If it doesn't, well, the bars are open, serving booze as early as 6 amCanada overcomes a 2-0 deficit to beat Finland, which is annoyed by a late high sticking call. We get into all the details on that game, plus the wild quarterfinal...

Team Canada is off to a strong start at the Winter Olympics and we break down everything Ottawa Senators fans need to know. In this episode, we talk about former Senator Mark Stone, the one that got away , looking right at home on hockey’s biggest international stage, and just how ridiculous the skill level is in this best-on-best tournament. From Connor McDavid to Nathan MacKinnon and Macklin Cel...

In this episode of the Jim Keay Ford Sens Nation Podcast, the Senators hit the Olympic break on a heater (5 wins in 6), and suddenly the hope meter is back on the table. Steve Warne and “The Coach” Gregg Kennedy break down what’s real, what’s fool’s gold, and why Ottawa’s improved shot suppression has changed the conversation. They debate the brutal late line change vs. Carolina (and who wears it)...

In this episode of the Jim Keay Ford Sens Nation Podcast, hosts Steve Warne and Gregg Kennedy discuss the Senators' recent 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils, highlighting the impressive return performance of goaltender Linus Ullmark and the enthusiastic support from Ottawa fans. They get into the contributions of The Big Three: Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stutzle, and Jake Sanderson, the team'...

We discuss the Senators' impressive two victories this week and tee up the Devils' game Saturday. We get into the goaltending decisions ( we now know Ullmark starts Saturday), Matthew Tkachuk says Brady is an "Ottawa lifer," we think the Sens should re-sign Nick Cousins, but what kind of contract makes sense, some Sens trivia, and a skypoint to our pal, Simmer, and actress Cather...

In this episode, hosts Steve Warne and Gregg Kennedy discuss the surprising performance of the Senators against the Vegas Golden Knights, the ongoing goaltending situation, with Linus Ullmark ready be a backup but not start, player injuries, and the impact of fan reactions on player performance, particularly focusing on Brady Tkachuk. They also touch on potential trades, the legacy of Wayne Gretzk...

The Senators don's seem to have any answers, and patience is wearing thin. In this episode of the Jim Keay Ford Sens Nation Podcast, hosts Steve Warne and Gregg Kennedy take a hard look at what’s gone wrong for the Senators and why the same problems keep resurfacing. From blown leads and shaky penalty killing to questions about maturity, leadership, and accountability, nothing is off the table...

The Senators’ goaltending has struggled all season, but James Reimer has already brought a little calm to the storm. Reimer stepped up and helped deliver three of a possible four points, including a rock-solid performance in Columbus. It’s still early, but for the first time all season, there’s a (knock on wood) sense of comfort in the crease. We also dive into Jake Sanderson’s candid comments abo...

The Ottawa Senators picked up back-to-back wins — but do they actually change anything? In this episode of the Jim Keay Ford Sens Nation Podcast, hosts Steve Warne and Gregg Kennedy break down what the Senators’ recent victories really mean, why restoring confidence matters right now just as much as points, and why the upcoming games against division rivals will tell us far more about where this t...

Did the Senators make the right decision in the way they handled their social media controversy? We talk about the players' reactions, including Brady Tkachuk's. Are the playoffs now a pipe dream? Goalie James Reimer gets pumped for 6 goals in his Belleville debut on Sunday. A missed five minute major loomed large in Saturday's loss to Florida. And Claude Giroux turns 38.

We're pleased to be joined by analyst Mike Johnson from TSN and the NHL Network. We talk to Mike about this week's social media controversy, the fallout and what the Sens need in the second half of the season. We talk about Team Canada at both the World Juniors and the next month's Olympics in Italy.

In this episode, we discuss the team's goaltending issues, analyzing a tough home loss against Detroit, where the Sens were clearly the better team. We talk about coaching strategies, controversial officiating calls, NHL rule changes (die, offside challenge, die), and the upcoming Olympic roster for Team Canada.

Senators winger Drake Batherson joins us to talk about his holidays, the first half of the season and his first fight in quite a while. We're also joined by Prime Monday Night Hockey Host Adnan Virk, who tees up Senators-Red Wings, and we discuss his accomplished, well-travelled career, and his passion for movies. He's more than just a movie buff. He has a podcast and new book that include...

In this episode, we discuss the super-ugly 4-1 loss to Columbus and we review some of the top Sens storylines of 2025, by month.

Senators goalie Linus Ullmark takes a leave of absence for personal reasons, leaving Ottawa's net to Leevi Merilainen for the foreseeable future. We discuss the Sens 7-5 loss in Toronto coming out of the Christmas break. We also examine which Senators will likely be at the Olympics and what Team Canada's roster will look like.

In this episode of the Jim Keay Ford Sens Nation podcast, we discuss the Ottawa Senators' recent performances, highlighting their wins and the importance of trusting the process for team growth. We get into goaltending concerns, the return of Thomas Chabot, and the recognition of Jacques Martin with a Ring of Honour induction. The conversation also touches on coaching changes within the Bellev...

Podcast In this episode of The Jim Keay Ford Sens Nation Podcast, we're joined by former Ottawa Senators defenseman Brendan Bell. We discuss what it's like to be trying to make the World Junior Team at this time of the year. We get his overall assessment of the Senators' first 32 games. We talk about the Sens' record with and without Brady Tkachuk, the absence of Thomas Chabot, and...