Monday column time. • Some fun with Gavin Giroux’s calendars. • Teeing up Jake Sanderson’s podcast appearance this week. • Paul MacLean is set to make his TSN panel debut. • Do we need to stop saying “successful” surgery? A little Sens trivia & more. www.nhl.com/senators/new...

Monday morning column time: • Introducing our new Sens podcast • Reaching out to the CRTC to see if they can help with our blackout issue • EA Sports simulation leads to a Sens Cup win in 2026 • Some opening night trivia & more www.nhl.com/senators/new...

Ok - I am pretty sure we are good to go with streaming our game. The stream will start on our site roughly 30 mins before puck drop at 8p ET. Any issues, DM me and we’ll work to resolve them ASAP. Enjoy the game!

Ok gang. We’re in St. Louis and inside the press box at Enterprise Center. Our equipment for a live feed is being set up and we’re running some tests. Will keep you posted here or on our official Sens account.

Update for Sens fans on our game in STL tonight: Game will be broadcast on radio on TSN 1200. Our plan is to stream the game on our website and we’re hoping to iron out the technical glitches once we arrive at Enterprise Center this afternoon. I will keep you updated here.

One thing I really want to do with this weekly column is take our fans and readers behind the scenes. We had some technical issues trying to stream our pre-season game on Sunday. Find out about the challenges we faced — and why we had a video stream with no audio. t.co/EhXId2HbuF

Always a good day when you’re around these two.

I’ve missed writing, so I’m super excited to launch a new weekly column on our site. It’s totally random stuff, but I think you’ll enjoy it. (And if you don’t, I know you’re way too kind on this platform to say anything negative). www.nhl.com/senators/new...

Just once I want a Tirico, Burkhardt or Nantz to say, "I checked out the new drama running on our network and it absolutely sucked. Pure trash. Terrible script. None of the cast appeared to want to be there. I'll never get that hour back." "First and ten for the....

A little note to Sens fans.❤️

This is the first year in a while where I don’t have an NHL awards ballot. But I sure would have considered Jake Sanderson in my Top 5 for the Norris. He’s on the verge of joining a very short list of defencemen in NHL history with 50+ points and 12 or fewer PIM in a season.

I cannot adequately express my happiness and joy for Sens fans tonight. You’ve endured so much over the past eight years. This really feels like the start of something fun and special.

Have always been such a huge fan of @pronounced-ing.bsky.social as an author. My respect & admiration for her only grows when I see her timeline over here.

Sens fans: Please take the time to read this piece from ⁦‪Amalie Benjamin on the NHL website today. Phenomenal look at what motivates Jake Sanderson — and why he appears so calm on and off the ice. www.nhl.com/news/jake-sa...

I don’t have the words today, but I’m going to try. Rest in peace Simmer. 💔

I see a lot of feedback and heated opinions on the Quebec City stuff. I’ve opened up my DMs here so please feel free to reach out directly. I can’t promise I can respond to everyone — but I can promise to take the feedback to the very top of our organization.

My Starbucks latte came to $6.66 this morning in New Jersey. Not sure if that’s a good or bad omen ahead of this game against the Devils…

Merry Christmas to everybody! (But especially to Sens fans).

Dany Heatley knows about the ‘50 in 07’ meme. But he’d like to make an amendment. “I keep saying it should be ‘50 in 06’ and ‘50 in 07’ because I did it twice.” A week ahead of the Pizza Line reunion, I connected with Heatley about his time in Ottawa. www.nhl.com/senators/new...

Never in doubt. #Sens

Michael Andlauer & Steve Staios made it clear they want improved relations with alumni. This should be a fun night at CTC and will be great to celebrate those great teams from the early 2000s.

Steve Staios dealt with a lot of adversity in his first year on the job in Ottawa. But his biggest challenge? Supporting his wife Susannah as she navigated a battle with colon cancer. A heartfelt thanks to the Staios family for opening up for this story. www.nhl.com/senators/new...

I should definitely be more active on this platform. So let’s open the door to suggestions, comments, etc on what you’d love to see from the Sens. I’m all ears. (We’re still working on the blackout issue I promise. But any other pressing concerns/questions, let me know!)

The NHL is a small town, with little vision, and when it enabled the death of @capfriendly.bsky.social, we saw it again. What a small-minded place. www.thestar.com/sports/nhl/t...

Athletic subscribers: Take our mid season Sens survey and weigh in on a bunch of topics. • How confident are you in management? • Who is untouchable on this roster? • Evaluate Dorion & D.J. https://theathletic.com/5241491/2024/02/02/ottawa-senators-midseason-survey/?source=emp_shared_article

A full breakdown and analysis of Steve Staios’ mid-season press conference. Sens GM weighs in on Tarasenko, Chychrun, finding a permanent head coach and more. https://theathletic.com/5225138/2024/01/26/senators-staios-trades-tarasenko-chychrun/?source=emp_shared_article

Michael Andlauer had one last night chance to sit in his longtime season seats at the Bell Centre on Tuesday. The inside story on that — plus fun details about the moms trip. https://theathletic.com/5222347/2024/01/24/senators-canadiens-andlauer-moms-road-trip/?source=emp_shared_article

We’re going to be having a super fun night of comedy and hockey talk on January 30. All in support of Lung Cancer Canada. Listen to some fun, behind-the-scenes stories from me, Jason York and Brent Wallace.

Anybody looking for a night of fun hockey talk? https://www.yukyuks.com/?action=club.showdetails&venueID=5027&eventDate=2024%2F01%2F30&eventDateTimeID=537218&fbclid=IwAR2Y4WOtP0RkvpD6EUEYvrgZWq3zAihMepTeJa0Mh1sAE_860yfw8rJN-Yg_aem_AUpzwZfESVh1ZSoNDPQkaRJabtoCfFwQUuYL5-G2KZfCix99DhmKZ28y6qwj1XHLZXA

With Shane Pinto set to return, it’s time to dive into an important topic. 11 pro athletes were suspended for gambling-related violations in 2023. Why is this happening? https://theathletic.com/5201567/2024/01/18/gambling-suspensions-sports-nhl-shane-pinto/?source=emp_shared_article

https://theathletic.com/5199089/2024/01/15/senators-staios-smith-sogaard/ Take a deep breath and relax Sens fans. (If you can). It’s time to let Steve Staios cook. A little notebook column exploring that, how we should view D.J. Smith and whether the Sens should run with Søgaard this week.

A passionate and loyal fan base. An extended playoff drought. And another season off the rails. Am I describing Ottawa or Buffalo? Trick question. It’s actually both. https://theathletic.com/5190319/2024/01/11/sabres-senators-nhl-season-playoffs-standings/?source=emp_shared_article

What storylines do Sens fans have to anticipate in 2024? I take a look at the 10 biggest for the franchise in the year ahead — including some decisions on some pretty big names. https://theathletic.com/5177477/2024/01/08/ottawa-senators-top-stories-2024/?source=emp_shared_article

Tim Stützle has had a tough stretch recently. I caught up with him to reflect on his accomplishments in 2023 — and why he wants to focus on team-oriented goals in the new year. https://theathletic.com/5171906/2024/01/04/tim-stutzle-ottawa-senators-goals-wins/?source=emp_shared_article

Michael Andlauer and Steve Staios want stability. But what we’re seeing on the ice is the polar opposite. Sens fans have been patient enough. It’s time for something to change. https://theathletic.com/5140405/2023/12/18/senators-michael-andlauer-steve-staios/?source=emp_shared_article

Why do we play national anthems before every single sporting event in North America? After the Canadian anthem was butchered twice this week, it’s time to examine the tradition. https://theathletic.com/5133125/2023/12/15/national-anthems-sporting-events-hockey-o-canada/?source=emp_shared_article

The Senators hit rock bottom two weeks ago. But an ugly loss against Florida led to some changes. My look inside a crucial team meeting that maybe helped salvage Ottawa’s season. https://theathletic.com/5121957/2023/12/11/ottawa-senators-season-meeting/?source=emp_shared_article

For Sens fans looking to watch Staios, Jacques Martin & D.J. Smith presser you can do it here: https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/watch-live-senators-staios-martin-smith-to-meet-with-media/

D.J. Smith is taking a lot of heat in Ottawa. But ownership is standing by him, despite two embarrassing home ice losses. And it feels like his job is safe for the near future. https://theathletic.com/5089805/2023/11/29/ottawa-senators-dj-smith-coach/?source=emp_shared_article

Some players wear their jersey number to honour a family member. Others got their number by pure accident. Read the backstory on why every Sens player wears their jersey number, from A to Zub. https://theathletic.com/5028246/2023/11/24/ottawa-senators-jersey-numbers/?source=emp_shared_article

I had a chance to connect with Michael Andlauer in Sweden. I got his thoughts on playing in Europe and lunch with Daniel Alfredsson. Part of my final notebook column from Stockholm. https://theathletic.com/5069462/2023/11/20/ottawa-senators-nhl-sweden-wild-red-wings/?source=emp_shared_article

I had a chance to connect with Daniel Alfredsson here in Sweden. The Sens legend opened up about his reunion with the Sens organization — and stepping behind the bench in Stockholm. https://theathletic.com/5066042/2023/11/17/daniel-alfredsson-ottawa-senators-sweden/?source=emp_shared_article

Brady Tkachuk doesn’t want to just win. He wants to win in Ottawa. A look at a young captain who is embracing every aspect of playing in a hockey-centric market. https://theathletic.com/5028139/2023/11/13/brady-tkachuk-ottawa-senators-canadian-home/?source=emp_shared_article

Remember when the Sens were a wagon at home? They rolled Philly, Tampa and Washington. They were doing the same against Detroit — until it all unraveled. And they haven’t been the same since. https://theathletic.com/5050579/2023/11/10/ottawa-senators-home-loss-canucks/?source=emp_shared_article

The Pierre Dorion era in Ottawa was a wild ride. Seven years filled with blockbuster trades, weird quotes and controversial moments. I tried my best to put it all in perspective. https://theathletic.com/4802912/2023/11/03/ottawa-senators-pierre-dorion-fired/?source=emp_shared_article

The Pierre Dorion era in Ottawa was a wild ride. Seven years filled with blockbuster trades, weird quotes and controversial moments. I tried my best to put it all in perspective. https://theathletic.com/4802912/2023/11/03/ottawa-senators-pierre-dorion-fired/?source=emp_shared_article

Michael Andlauer’s 25-minute press conference on Wednesday was passionate and pointed. It gave us a window into his personality as owner of the Senators. And he didn’t hold back. https://theathletic.com/5021812/2023/11/02/senators-michael-andlauer-pierre-dorion/?source=emp_shared_article

The NHL underwent significant changes to theme nights this season. So what did the first Pride Night of the regular season look like? I went to Mullett Arena to find out. https://theathletic.com/5006275/2023/10/30/nhl-pride-night-arizona-coyotes/?source=emp_shared_article

Hope Sens fans are excited for this: Amazon Prime announced they are releasing an Alexandre Daigle documentary in early 2024.

Two measuring stick games against division rivals. Two uninspiring losses by the Sens. Claude Giroux says it’s “too early to push the panic button.” But there is serious concern in Ottawa. https://theathletic.com/4995692/2023/10/25/ottawa-senators-sabres-anderson/?source=emp_shared_article