Sens Callups - Ottawa Senators Podcast

We’re back on the eve of trade deadline - does Murray make a move?
Red Wings 2 @ Sens 3 SOSens 4 @ Oilers 1Sens 3 @ Canucks 5Sens 4 @ Flames 6The Sens are shopping around the healthy scratches while extending Chris Neil and Chris Wideman.  The league continues to makes the trade deadline moves and the Sens are still holding onto their playoff chances.  Every game is a must win, every loss is a dagger to the throat.  At least the games are still meaningful.

We’re finally back and dug out from the crazy snow.Sens 5 @ Penguins 6Oilers 7 @ Sens 2Leafs 1 @ Sens 6Lightning 1 @ Sens 5Sens 1 @ Red Wings 2Avalanche 4 @ Sens 3Sens 2 @ Blue Jackets 4Sabres 1 @ Sens 2 SOHurricanes 2 @ Sens 4We review things on the players, on the team, the impact that Phaneuf has had up to now, some depth talk, and go around the league.

We get together for an emergency episode to talk about the blockbuster trade where the Sens get Dion Phaneuf in a huge 9 player trade.

We’re back after the road trip and after terrible scheduling.Bruins 1 @ Sens 2 OTSens 1 @ Caps 7Sens 1 @ Ducks 5Sens 5 @ Kings 3Sens 4 @ Sharks 3 SOSens 3 @ Devils 6Islanders 5 @ Sens 2Rangers 0 @ Sens 3Sabres 3 @ Sens 2There’s a lot of player notes, we get into a great debate about the future and direction of the team, a good conversation about the Lebreton Flats bid, touch on the All Star Game (suck it Gary) and notes around the league.

Following a come from behind "START THE CAR" like win by the Sens over the Kings, Canuck and Pan hit the record button in the car while they drive towards the airport to leave LA.Note:  this episode was recorded on an iPhone.

Tired after the Ducks beat the Senators, Pan and Canuck recount their adventures so far which includes a long layover in Toronto.  But before you go thinking it was all bad, it was t-shirt weather here!

The results of the week were as terrible as Jared Cowen’s play (although we do have to thank Cowen - we’ll get into that later.)Sens 3 @ Bruins 7Devils 3 @ Sens 0Sens 0 @ Blackhawks 3Sens 3 @ Blues 2 (OT)Michalek and Ceci are on their way back into the lineup which couldn’t come at a better time.  We touch on the All Star Game, the World Juniors and other teams around the league.  We saw a couple of trades today (COME ON JACK JOHNSON).  Canuck and Pan are headed to California for the #SCUPacific2 road trip.  You’ll hear from us from the road.

Another week of 0.500 hockey for the Sens.  Looking at it positively and we’re in the top of the division, looking at it negatively and we’re just hanging on the the wildcard spot.  Senators @ Capitals 2-1LSenators vs Sharks 4-2WSenators @ Lightning 5-2LSenators @ Panthers 2-1 SOLSenators vs Bruins 3-1WThe big talk of this episode (outside of appliances breaking and Lebreton Flats, again) is the direction of the team.  Should the Sens make a big splash to go deep this year?  Do we just hold on & see how things go?  Let us know what you think!

It’s been a long 100 episodes but WE DID IT!Sens 4 @ Panhers 2Sens 1 @ Lightning 4Sens 1 @ Habs 4Kings 3 @ Sens 5There’s been significant debate over Dave Cameron’s roster and usage of players.  We don’t overly dwell on it, but share our views.  We look at the players on the roster and news around the league.  There are lots of local references in this episode but ENJOY!Check the forums at senscallups.com for more information on this episode.

The month of November ends with the Senators still in a playoff position.  The feared “Deathcember” month has now started:Sens 7 @ Dallas 4Sens 5 @ Avalanche 3Sens 3 @ Coyotes 4Flyers 4 @ Sens 2Blackhawks 3 @ Sens 4Islanders 2 @ Sens 3Sens 1 @ Rangers 4There have been some scary looking injuries including one that looked very bad with Turris.  The stats for Erik Karlsson and Mike Hoffman are becoming very impressive & the team keeps on rolling.We look at a few things around the league and read some e-mails & voicemails along with playing a couple games.