The Steve Warne Project - Ottawa Sports Talk

Jim tells us about his really bad car accident over the weekend; The NHL Final Four is Set; The rallying Rangers host Tampa while Edmonton is at Colorado for the "McMatchup." Jason Spezza retires and joins the Leafs front office.

Oilers Win Battle of Alberta; Should the Flame go ahead goal in the third have counted? Was that really kicked in? Thanks to the extra time off for Tampa, Brayden Point may be back soon. A New Pro Hockey Fighting League is here. Does it have a chance of success?

We discuss the amazing comebacks by Team Canada at the Worlds and St. Louis's rally past Colorado. Both were down 3-0 and won in overtime. The Sens say they're willing to deal their 7th overall pick. Darryl Sutter's media availability before Game 5 seems to be praising the Oilers. The big sticking point in the CFL labour negotiations does seem that significant. We discuss the career of actor Ray L...

The Oilers overcome a crazy Mike Smith gaffe and take a 3-1 series lead. The Flames are clearly trying to re-injure Leon Draisaitl's ankle. Marty St. Louis is reportedly going to get the Habs coaching job full time. And will the CFL cancel or postpone games because of the Canadian ratio rule? Do fans care that much about a CFL player's birth certificate anymore?

Tampa rolls over Florida four straight. Nazem Kadri gets physically abused by the Blues and racially abused by social media and gets his revenge with a hat trick in Colorado's win. Josh Donaldson gets suspended for a game for chirping an opponent. Was it racist? A CFL player gets into a donneybrook with an airline pilot who was a more than willing opponent

This episode brought to you by Steve's gas-powered generator, as much of Ottawa remains without power. Tampa is outclassing Florida; Flames trail Edmonton 2-1 and remain hot over Lucic colliding with their goalie. Blues trail Colorado 2-1 and remain hot about Kadri colliding with their goalie. JT Wins the PGA Championship but Mito Pereira's meltdown on 18 will be hard to forget.

Sens captain Brady Tkachuk continues to party it up at the Battle of Alberta. Speaking of which, Game one was absolute pond hockey with zero defence. Eugene Melnyk Lawsuit/Countersuit Continues which could provide further incentive for Melnyk's family to sell the Sens. The PGA Championship Underway with Rory leading the charge.

NHL, Gambling Sites and Injury Reporting. The league needs to report injuries. The Coyotes can't even put their logo at centre ice next season at Arizona State. Tim Stutzle Out at Worlds.

Steve wrecks Jim's "Utility Belt" story. Toronto ignores torches and pitchforks and hangs on to Kyle Dubas and Sheldon Keefe. Leafs confirm Mitch Marner was carjacked. Thankfully no one hurt. And some second round predictions.

We immediately serve up the Blue Team Elimination Watch. The Leafs lose a do or die game for an NHL record 5th year in a row. We discuss an interesting first round. After that incredible scene last year, winning at age 50, Phil Mickelson won't return to defend his PGA Championship. The Kids in the Hall reboot has a record amount of full frontal, 60 year old male nudity.

Memories of NHL Game Sevens – We each tell an old story about two Game 7s in one night in 1989. See if you can decide whose story sounds better? Another Game 7 for the Leafs? Will the drought reach 55? Is McDavid Upset with Kane for his goal celebration? I sure seemed like it. Kane has 7 goals so far in the six game series.

We get a little sidetracked today with Jim's Facebook encounter and some high school mischief. We discuss the Jacob Trouba Hit on Sidney Crosby; Shane Wright Doesn't Lack for Confidence. The Hart Trophy nominations are out there. Thomas Chabot will be captain for Team Canada.

On today's show we talk about the Leafs Win in Game 5. Will they slay the two time champs and their own first round demons? Edmonton is on the brink of elimination after an OT loss to LA. And Darnell Nurse is suspended for Game 6. The Habs Win First Overall Pick while the Sens stay 7th.

Jimmy was rockin' out to James Taylor last night. The NHL draft lottery is set for tonight. Tom Brady is alreqady locked in as NFL on FOX's lead analyst for a smooth 22 million when he retires. The Kentucky Derby was the best ever.

What was behind the Sens firing today of Pierre McGuire? Islanders curious decision to fire Barry Trotz; Sheldon Keefe Fields Weird Insulting Question from reporter.

We remember old video games and arcades. Sergio Garcia tells a rules official in disgust that he cant wait to leave the PGA Tour. Phil Loses $40M in Gambling; Leafs Let Spezza Back In; the Blue Jays drop to third place.

We get a little sidetracked talking about Jim's nosy neighbour, Dave Chappelle getting tackled on stage and inappropriate Hoisting of the Cup. We discuss the Leafs delicious loss in Game 2. The big hit in the Boston-Carolina series. Mike Smith and the Oilers rally big time and an eventful hat trick in Minnesota.

Pens beat Rangers in triple OT. Will Tampa rally in Toronto in Game Two? Speculation on Sens ownership; Jays lose big to the Yankees; a heartwarming Jays/Yankees story about a home run ball. And Diego Maradona's game jersey from the "Hand of God" match goes for over $9 million.

Bemoaning Leafs Game One Win over Tampa; Mike Smith's late mistake costs the Oilers big time in Game 1. Are the Blue Jays current Numbers Sustainable? Guy Lafleur's Funeral. Mike Yeo fired in Philly. and another big glitch for the Yankees play by play guy.

NHL Playoffs Get Underway; Leaf Cup Drought Turns 55; Spezza Benched for Opener. The Jets are willing to give a coaching interview to the guy who coached them most of the season. Pretty sweet.

The Raptors are eliminated in Game 6; The Sens get thumped on fan appreciation night. Some big numbers this season for Johnny Gaudreau and his line; the Super Bowl Champion Rams Laugh at Bill Belichick who went way, WAY off the board with his first round draft pick. And two pro athletes try to cheat the system, even though they both made over $30 million dollars in sports.

After going to the Cup final, 9 months later the Habs Finish Dead Last. Vegas Misses the Playoffs for the first time. New Sens owners join Picture Day. Should the NHL expand 3 on 3 overtime to 10 minutes?

$300 Million Reno Coming for Lansdowne Park; North Side stands to be replaced. Drake Batherson scores sick overtime goal; Auston Matthews hits 60 goals. Let's hope Flames and Predators meet because they hate each other. One Sharks fan trolls the Vegas Golden Knights.

President Biden calls Gary Bettman "Batman." Dallas Cowboys star drops the puck for the ceremonial faceoff at an AHL game but didn't know he had to wait for the two captains to arrive. Elon Musk buys Twitter for $44 Billion; AHL coach said Filip Gustavsson was a "Broken Athlete" when he was sent to the minors earlier this year. Did Carey Price come back too soon? Price missed 9 months of action, t...

We discuss the Bell Centre Tribute for Guy Lafleur; It's the Final Week of the NHL Regular Season; PLAYOFFS LOOM! The Masterton Nominations are out and Carey Price is going to win. Weird protests continue at Minnesota Timberwolves games.