Sens Callups - Ottawa Senators Podcast

We have a couple of games in the books with Craig Anderson really competing for the Team USA job. After very quick game recaps (thanks again CBInc) we have chats with Stuntman Stu Schwartz, the Canadian Tire Centre Public Address Announcer, as well as Ian Mendes from the new TSN1200! - Sens 1 @ Sabres 0  - Sens 4 @ Leafs 5 (SO)  A quick look at the league, more money talk (we promise we’re done on that for a long time) and various cap hits.Canuck and Pan are looking forward to their trip and hope to be able to record while away.

The preseason is now over and the Sens wrap up in a disappointing fashion. Pan’s under the weather and it’s a late recording. We briefly take a look at who’s been in and out of the line up, who should be on the team and who’s definitely off. A quick look at notable player movement around the league rolls into the fold and we look at some twitter fun and read out some e-mails.

We’re back at it - it’s a little rusty to come back and we don’t have full games to talk about.After a quick look back through the rookie camp and current early cuts along with what’s  going on in the rest of camp and pre-season games.  We also look forward to the season by speaking with Alex Marchand, @SenatorsDJ, on how the background workings and the game day experience is at the CTC.We zoom around the league again including touching at the disaster that is the Calgary Flames and spend more time on the Florida Panthers than most people in Florida do.We read the one and only e-mail that has come in and look forward to reading more as the season starts.  Don’t forget to tell your friends about the show and help us grow.

We’re back for our second season premiere because we ALL MISS HOCKEY!  We look back at the Alfredsson presser and some (hopefully) final thoughts on him leaving the team.  Pan punches possible holes in the stated $94 million losses since Melnyk’s reign. We review the roster and upcoming potential spot openings and how players will fit in.  There’s a little concern for when Cowen will return and what should be his compensation and term.  Of course, the big talk in the town is who will be the next captain. After reviewing what happened around the league including 2 new ownership groups, we look at the Olympic team and wrap things up from there.We’re looking forward to the season and can’t wait to interact with you over the year.  Follow us on twitter at @SensCallUps, EEEEEMMMAAAIILLL us at [email protected] and visit the forums at www.sensunderground.com to keep us as the #1 Sens Podcast Network.  We are also lonely on the network and are really looking for new material and shows to be added in.GAME (soon to be) ON!

We didn’t think much was going to come out of the summer show, but wow, what changes do we ever have.  First, the name of the stadium changes to the “Canadian Tire Center” (air wrench).  Then, a big hole is left in our chest after the Golden Gawd decides to leave the only team he’s ever played for. The owner makes a plea to the public for support around the city after losing our icon, and we say good bye to some excellent young talent in Jakob Silfverberg and Stefan Noesen as well as knowing off the hop that if we jump onto the tank next year, we don’t get the pize of a quality pick.  To bring back some tradition to the show, Shredder from Sens Underground joins us!That said, we have the draft to speak about and have Kathryn Jean (@msconduct on twitter) to break down the Sens draft picks, and call up our good friend, Cathy Cardinal (@CathyCardinal) to give some up front info on Bobby Ryan.  We spin around the league leaving millions of dollars in buyouts.  We’ll see you in season 2!

This all came as a surprise today as our captain, the face of the franchise, and our all time point leader has left to go for a "better" chance for the cup in Detroit.  We pout, cry and get through this special episode and try to make sense of Alfie becoming a RedWing.  We share in our frustrations with your e-mails.  We'll be back shortly with our summer episode and hopefully in better spirits.

Although the season comes to a disappointing end and much sooner than we hoped, we look over the season and some impact players.  We get a submission for a game recap from Todd Van Allen (follow his podcast at CATPPodcast)  - Sens (too little) at Pens (too many) Looking around the league we see who’s still standing and different UFAs both in players and coaches. We read up on the final e-mails to the show and give you some insight as to how you can start your own contributions.Thank you all for participating and listening in.  We’ve had a great inaugural year and look forward to Season Two! (WOO HOO – enter Blur).  As always, follow us on twitter, e-mail us at [email protected] and stay in touch in the forums.Have a great summer and see you after Free Agency!  ONE MORE YEAR!

The Sens find a very formidable opponent in... THE REFS.  Pittsburgh brings it to the Sens in a couple bad games.  By not knowing what would be a good hit and physicality to bring, Ottawa is on the brink of elimination. - Round 2, Game 2:  Sens 3 at Pens 4  - Round 2, Game 3:  Pens 1 at Sens 2 (2OT)  - Round 2, Game 4:  Pens 7 at Sens 3 We got some fantastic game submissions and recaps from listeners, review some player impressions, see what's happening around the league and review some other award nominees, and read some e-mails.

WOW!  A double overtime win calls for another emergency episode.  Kardinal is gone fishin' so we call up our good old friend Puddle Duck to help us out.  We talk about the atmosphere and excitement of the first win of the series.  We’ll be back soon with our full episode.  Until then, we look forward to hearing from you.

It’s a short week after covering a full series last episode.  We review the one game and feel a little down afterwards, but there are lots of positives to work with for future success. - Sens 1 @ Pens 4 Luckily we get some news around the league to talk about Mr. Torres being called in with Shanahan yet again, look at the Award Nominees and the other series left in play.  Canuck gets a little excited with the sound board and we look at the week ahead.  Plus, it wouldn’t be proper to not talk about the Leafs absolute collapse in the last minutes of their Game 7.