Sens Callups - Ottawa Senators Podcast

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.

The home stand comes to an end and the Sens get an 8 out of a possible 10 points!Rangers 2 @ Sens 1 (SO)Red Wings 4 @ Sens 3 (OT)BJs 0 @ Sens 3Flyers 0 @ Sens 4There’s been some injuries and some of the call up players are being shuffled around.  The reappearance of Colin Greening is on its way!  Does this mean that there’s a trade looming?  Does someone want a look at him? Does he clear waivers on the way down?  WHO KNOWS?We talk Ryan.  We talk Cowen.  We talk Anderson.  We discuss different in game experiences within the CTC & look at the week ahead.Keep sending in the e-mails & share you grinds your gears moments!

The Sens continue on this week with further .500 hockey.  The week is
saved by a home win against Vancouver, but there’s still a lot of
shuffling around - now more so on the defence.
Jets @ Sens 3-2 SO
Sens 2 @ Hurricanes 3 OT
Sens 5 @ Preds 7
Canucks 2 @ Sens 3
Pan goes through a lot of math in creating his own stats and looking at
an implementation of Kardwick (Takeaway/Giveaway) and we discuss the D
pairings & the potential of a rumoured trade of Matt
Duchene.  "What grinds my gears" comes back with two listener
contributions, so make sure that you get yours in! 

The Sens continue on not exactly going on any type of streaks, yet can lose to the Coyotes and beat the Habs.  Who knows with this team? Game 7: Sens vs Devils 5-4 SOLGame 8: Senators vs Coyotes 4-1LGame 9: Senators vs Flames 5-4 SOWGame 10: Senators @ Red Wings 3-1WGame 11: Senators vs Red Wings 5-3LGame 12: Senators @ Habs 2-1 OTW The team has been through a series of injuries & a suspension, but is still currently 2nd in the division. The Callups as always got through what’s going on with the team and around the league and play a couple more segments for what grinds our gears. 

The season starts and we get a couple games in.  There’s a bit of panic in the air, but the 3 of us aren’t concerned at all.  No game recaps, but we talk about the following games in brief:Game 1: Sens @ Slugs 3-2 WGame 2: Sens @ Leafs 5-4 SOWGame 3: Sens vs Habs 3-1 LGame 4: Sens @ CBJ 7-3 WGame 5: Sens @ Penguins 2-0 LGame 6: Sens vs Predators 4-3 SOLA couple player thoughts and talk around the league.  Kardinal uses reverse psychology to tell us what he wants for Christmas from the NHL online shop, and we play a couple games in regards to personal goal songs and “What Grinds My Gears”.  If you have a “Grinds My Gears” and want to play along, share your story with us through the Versature Waiver Wire toll-free 1-844-SCU-6565.

It’s the end of camp and there isn’t anything too surprising outside of Clarke MacArthur gracefully giving up his roster spot for the mean time.  In order to get ready for the home opener, we are joined by Public Address Announcer, Stuntman Stu Schwartz (@StuntmanStu), Senators DJ, Alex Marchand (@senatorsdj), Sales Manager Dan Julien (@deejayyou) and In-Game Host Lauren Fine (@promolaur).  Kardinal gets us to play an expansion draft game, we look at the PTO list, talk about 3 on 3 and the coach’s challenge.  It may be a bit of time until we’re able to get together again, but you can always keep in touch and interact via our forums at www.senscallups.com, twitter @senscallups, Facebook, phone toll-free 1-844-SCU-6565, or e-mail [email protected] you have any inquiries for ticket packages, feel free to contact Dan via Twitter, LinkedIn or e-mail at [email protected]

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 [email protected], through the Waiver Wire (phone) powered by Versature at 1-844-SCU-6565, via the forums at www.senscallups.com or Twitter @senscallups and oh yeah - Facebook too!Not that the preseason scores matter, but here they are: Sens 1 at Leafs 3Leafs 4 @ Sens 3 (OT)Sens 5 @ Sabres 2Sabres 6 @ Sens 4Sens 1 @ Hurricanes 2We don’t talk much about the games, but speak on different players of interest including Prince, Peumpel, Prince, Cowen and Greening.  A quick spin around the league tails off the show & we anxiously await the start of the season.

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 ChirpPan (@PanofSCU) representing Sens CallupsJoe (@McLlwainsWorld) representing Radek Bonk's MulletCallum (@CallumFraswer) and Adnan (@sens_adnan) representing Silver Seven SensKevin (@BringBackLee) representing Sens Nation & Radek Bonk's MulletFull details can be found here: http://senssummerfanfest.weebly.com/panel.htmlBig thank you to Kevin Lee for organizing this event!