Sens Callups - Ottawa Senators Podcast

We’re back on the eve of trade deadline - does Murray make a move? Red Wings 2 @ Sens 3 SO Sens 4 @ Oilers 1 Sens 3 @ Canucks 5 Sens 4 @ Flames 6 The 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 6 Oilers 7 @ Sens 2 Leafs 1 @ Sens 6 Lightning 1 @ Sens 5 Sens 1 @ Red Wings 2 Avalanche 4 @ Sens 3 Sens 2 @ Blue Jackets 4 Sabres 1 @ Sens 2 SO Hurricanes 2 @ Sens 4 We 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 OT Sens 1 @ Caps 7 Sens 1 @ Ducks 5 Sens 5 @ Kings 3 Sens 4 @ Sharks 3 SO Sens 3 @ Devils 6 Islanders 5 @ Sens 2 Rangers 0 @ Sens 3 Sabres 3 @ Sens 2 There’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 7 Devils 3 @ Sens 0 Sens 0 @ Blackhawks 3 Sens 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 2-1L Senators vs Sharks 4-2W Senators @ Lightning 5-2L Senators @ Panthers 2-1 SOL Senators vs Bruins 3-1W The 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 2 Sens 1 @ Lightning 4 Sens 1 @ Habs 4 Kings 3 @ Sens 5 There’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 4 Sens 5 @ Avalanche 3 Sens 3 @ Coyotes 4 Flyers 4 @ Sens 2 Blackhawks 3 @ Sens 4 Islanders 2 @ Sens 3 Sens 1 @ Rangers 4 There 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 3 Flyers 0 @ Sens 4 There’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 W Game 2: Sens @ Leafs 5-4 SOW Game 3: Sens vs Habs 3-1 L Game 4: Sens @ CBJ 7-3 W Game 5: Sens @ Penguins 2-0 L Game 6: Sens vs Predators 4-3 SOL A 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 podcast@senscallups.com. If you have any inquiries for ticket packages, feel free to contact Dan via Twitter, LinkedIn or e-mail at juliend@ottawasenators.com

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 podcast@senscallups.com, 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 3 Leafs 4 @ Sens 3 (OT) Sens 5 @ Sabres 2 Sabres 6 @ Sens 4 Sens 1 @ Hurricanes 2 We 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 Chirp Pan (@PanofSCU) representing Sens Callups Joe (@McLlwainsWorld) representing Radek Bonk's Mullet Callum (@CallumFraswer) and Adnan (@sens_adnan) representing Silver Seven Sens Kevin (@BringBackLee) representing Sens Nation & Radek Bonk's Mullet Full details can be found here: http://senssummerfanfest.weebly.com/panel.html Big thank you to Kevin Lee for organizing this event!

It’s bright and sunny out, so we head back to the basement and record our summer episode. We look at the guys that moved out from the roster, briefly touch on the draft picks and the prospect camp. There’s been a lot of movement around the league - and we get WAY too Toronto centric, but hey - IT’S FREE! See you in a couple months!

Well, the Sens ended up getting screwed in game 6 but most fans are commenting on all the positives.  We decide to do the same and what better way to do that than bring Ian Mendes from TSN 1200 on to summarize the season.  We regroup after the series loss against Montreal, look at what the roster is shaping up to and really just end all smiles.  We’ll be back in July after free agency and the draft.  We hope that you all have a safe and wonderful summer and continue to touch base in the forums, on twitter and via e-mail.  Thanks for listening!

Sens win on home ice and stop the sweep! Good enough reason to get on the airwaves!  We get back from the game and get to enjoy our first win of the series. We couldn't make it to the studio, so you'll have to suffer through shoddy internet connection (Dammit Pan!). We’re looking forward to Friday’s game!