Sens Callups - Ottawa Senators Podcast

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.

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!