Sens Nation - Your Ottawa Senators Podcast

The Stanley Cup Final is over, and now all eyes turn to what could be a crucial offseason for the Ottawa Senators.In this episode, we first break down Carolina's championship run, discuss what's next for John Tortorella and Rod Brind'Amour, and look at Jordan Staal's impressive playoff performance as he ages like fine wine.We also dive into the Sens' offseason outlook, including the challenge of taking the next step when the prospect cupboard is so thin, and you're not a popular free agent destination. We discuss how the Senators should approach the NHL Draft, highlight two prospects we like who could be available at No. 32, and react to Ottawa's first move of the offseason: the signing of a Norwegian forward who helped beat Canada at the Worlds.

Out on the patio, we talk Sens hockey with former Ottawa Senator Brad Smyth.If you were handed the keys to the Senators for one day, what move would you make? We debate Ottawa's biggest offseason priorities, whether the Carolina Hurricanes' sustained success should influence how we evaluate the Senators, and what the future might hold for some of the organization's top young talent.We also discuss Don Boyd's recent comments on Carter Yakemchuk, whether Brady Tkachuk's career path could eventually mirror players like Quinn Hughes or Dylan Larkin, and what Darnell Nurse's situation says about today's NHL trade market.Plus:🏒 Carter Yakemchuk's development🏒 Mike Babcock and coaching in today's NHL🏒 Could Jake Sanderson one day become a Norris Trophy finalist?🏒 Claude Giroux's next contract and whether it's simply a formality🏒 Brad's thoughts on the Stanley Cup FinalIt's another fun hockey conversation packed with opinions, stories, and plenty of Senators talk.Subscribe to the Sens Nation Podcast for new episodes every week.

In this episode, we discuss a positive Michael Andlauer media availability on Friday morning. We get into NHL awards season, and some of the Senators garnered some serious votes. Dylan Larkin reportedly wanted a trade out of Detroit, so another Team USA NHL captain wants out. Changes to the NHL All-Star game and skills competition that no one wants. Claude Giroux gets the rarest kind of hole-in-one this week. PWHL expansion draft losses. And some thoughts on the Cup Final so far.

In this one, we discuss the latest trade chatter out there about Mason McTavish, who caught up in the rumour mill for a second straight offseason. Belleville coaching candidate Jay McKee heads elsewhere, signing with the Islanders organization. The Sens hire Linus Ullmark's personal goalie coach. Nikolas Matinpalo is a world champion with Finland, and it's been a tough year for Team Canada.

On this episode of Sens Nation, we discuss Pierre LeBrun’s report that Claude Giroux has decided to return for another season, and whether it’s only a matter of time before he and the Ottawa Senators get a deal done.We also debate whether pending unrestricted free agent Viktor Arvidsson could be a good fit in Ottawa, and whether moving Dylan Cozens to the wing would make sense for the Senators this fall.Plus:Montreal Canadiens fans in Gatineau, along with the Quebec government, push back after the NHL shut down a planned Habs viewing party at the Slush Puppie CentreThe Senators may be getting another alternate jersey this seasonWhat is the PWHL trying to accomplish with player salary disclosure?Jason York is heading into the Ottawa Sports Hall of FameSubscribe for Ottawa Senators news, NHL analysis, trade rumours, game breakdowns, and weekly Sens Nation episodes.#OttawaSenators #SensNation #ClaudeGiroux #NHL #GoSensGo #ViktorArvidsson #DylanCozens #MontrealCanadiens #PWHL #JasonYork #NHLRumours #OttawaSportsOttawa Senators, Claude Giroux, Claude Giroux return, Senators podcast, Sens Nation Podcast, Steve Warne, Gregg Kennedy, NHL rumours, Viktor Arvidsson Senators, Dylan Cozens wing, Ottawa Senators news, Senators free agency, NHL free agents 2026, Jason York Hall of Fame, Montreal Canadiens Gatineau, Slush Puppie Centre, PWHL salary disclosure, Senators alternate jersey, Go Sens Go, NHL talk