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The Stanley Cup will be handed out tonight, will the Oilers be able to pull off the almost impossible? It’s a huge week in the NHL and we have you covered. The Sens are making plenty of noise but have yet to make a move. Will Linus Ullmark ultimately become a Senator? What are the Sens going to do prior to round one of the Entry Draft on Friday? Pl…
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The Oilers are now two wins from the Stanley Cup. Plus, council is (kinda) talking about substantial completion, non-residential taxes, and compensation for disruption from major construction. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Substantial completion Urban Planning Committee: June 18, 2024 2023: Suburban sprawl costs Edmonton taxpayers m…
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Are the Sens really considering bringing in the Tanev brothers? Is Shane Pinto worth 5 million a season? Jack Nicklaus beats to his own drum in the Stanley Cup Final. Can Edmonton complete the comeback? Plus, plenty more topics that Wally doesn’t have in the Nerd Report. 🚨 Please LIKE 👍🏼 & SUBSCRIBE! 🚨 Thanks to our Partners: 🚨 Betway 🚨 BEI: https:…
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With less than 2 weeks to go until the NHL Entry Draft are the Sens' really considering moving the 7th overall pick? Should they? Does Ottawa need to start making bolder moves? Tune in, you never know when Yorkie has another edition of “Unsalting Wally” ready to go. 🚨 Please LIKE 👍🏼 & SUBSCRIBE! 🚨 Thanks to our Partners: 🚨 Betway 🚨 BEI: https://bon…
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This week we discuss an updated capital budget, and a new train. Plus, the police commission declines to show up to a council meeting in this, the city of champions. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Police commission City councillors call relationship with Edmonton police commissioners 'unhealthy' and 'frustrating' Sean Amato's tweet t…
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Doug MacLean joins the show! 🚨 Please LIKE 👍🏼 & SUBSCRIBE! 🚨 Thanks to our Partners: 🚨 Betway 🚨 BEI: https://bonnechereexcavating.com 🚨 BEI Homes: https://www.bonnecherehomes.com 🚨 Wendy's: https://www.wendys.com/en-ca ______________________________________________________________________ Watch Coming In Hot with Brent Wallace & Jason York 📺 Subscr…
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Wally’s Back! Let’s find out how the Wallace Family European Vacation turned out. The salary cap for next year is headed for its largest jump in 6 seasons and what that means for the Ottawa Senators? The Panthers take game 1 of the Cup Final what will Edmonton’s response be. And with Simmer joining the boys we never know where he and Yorkie will ta…
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Boyle Street has had the permit for its site revoked…again. Plus, the police have declined a public audit, and we'll talk about Sohi's polling numbers. Is it really that time already? Here are the relevant links for this episode: Guest: Jack Farrell @_jack_farrell Jack Farrell at St. Albert Gazette Boyle Street / CPTED Boyle Street denied permit to…
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Shawn Simpson joins the show once again! In what is also Yorkie's HOSTING DEBUT, the guys will discuss the offseason ahead for the Ottawa Senators, as well as the Stanley Cup Playoffs. 🚨 Please LIKE 👍🏼 & SUBSCRIBE! 🚨 Thanks to our Partners: 🚨 Betway 🚨 BEI: https://bonnechereexcavating.com 🚨 BEI Homes: https://www.bonnecherehomes.com 🚨 Wendy's: http…
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Ian Mendes from the athletic joins the show to discuss the finals, the sens and reunite the Bickertons once again 🚨 Please LIKE 👍🏼 & SUBSCRIBE! 🚨 Thanks to our Partners: 🚨 Betway 🚨 BEI: https://bonnechereexcavating.com 🚨 BEI Homes: https://www.bonnecherehomes.com 🚨 Wendy's: https://www.wendys.com/en-ca ______________________________________________…
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A conversation at the summer institute of the Canadian Housing Evidence Collaborative about what Edmonton can and should do to contribute to the alleviation of the housing crisis. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Guests Joshua Evans, associate professor of human geography at the University of Alberta and director of the Affordable Hous…
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One of the best to ever do it, Mark Borowiecki, joins the show. Boro is one the true legendary Senators. The Ottawa native always offers plenty of insight of what’s going on around the league. There is sure to be plenty of blueline banter and let’s see what obscure movie reference Yorkie will come up with. 🚨 Please LIKE 👍🏼 & SUBSCRIBE! 🚨 Thanks to …
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Simmer returns to the show as we discuss potential UFA targets for Ottawa this summer. If you are Steve Staios what are you wiling to pay to try and acquire Linus Ullmark? What is the over/under on the amount of words Wally will say in this episode as Yorkie and Simmer are fired up for this one. 🚨 Please LIKE 👍🏼 & SUBSCRIBE! 🚨 Thanks to our Partner…
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We're joined by Christel Kjenner, director of the housing action team at the City of Edmonton, to get an overview of what the city is doing about the housing crisis. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Christel Kjenner Christel Kjenner on LinkedIn November 2021: The future of affordable housing according to our Christel ball (Episode 154)…
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Former Ottawa Senator player and now Chicago Blackhawks head coach Luke Richardson joins the show as Hall of Fame Week continues. Richardson joins this year’s class of Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame inductees. The Ottawa native played a staggering 1417 NHL games before embarking on his coaching career. Wally and Yorkie chat about his 21 year NHL career…
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It’s Hall of Fame Week on the show! Each show will have one of the inductees going into the Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame. Veteran broadcaster James Duthie joins us Tuesday. We will discuss his induction and some career highlight’s. Plus, it’s been a tough few days with the passing of good friend Darren Dutchyshen. Duthie and Wally will share what it …
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There's a new task force on housing and homelessness. Plus, everything is a district, recreation centres will soon be sponsored, and we discuss police accountability. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Housing task force Edmonton mayor names 16-member task force to tackle housing and homelessness State of the City Clean energy retrofit E…
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The Senators have decisions to make on the roster for next season and once again Mathieu Joseph’s spot on the team is being questioned. Should Joseph be on the trade block again this off-season? Who should be the fitting into a top 6 spot? Also, the boys give their top 5 coach pressers they wouldn’t miss. Who is in your top 5 all-time? 🚨 Please LIK…
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Travis Green has been labeled a "detail oriented coach” but what exactly does that mean? Yorkie has played for many different styles of coaches during his career. We break it down. Plus, the Belleville Senators had their season end on Friday but there were plenty of positives to be found. 🚨 Please LIKE 👍🏼 & SUBSCRIBE! 🚨 Thanks to our Partners: 🚨 Be…
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Summer is here, and it comes with the sale of a riverboat, scooters, and summer streets. Plus, council writes a very sternly worded letter to the province. It'll work this time, they promise! Here are the relevant links for this episode: Tim Querengesser Tim's work LinkedIn profile @TimQuerengesser Edmonton Riverboat Meet the new owners of the Edmo…
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The Ottawa Senators introduce Travis Green as their next head coach on Wednesday. Green said several times he is “firm and fair” making it very clear accountability will be the theme under Green’s tenure in Ottawa. Wally and Yorkie give their thought’s on the Sens 14th head coach. 🚨 Please LIKE 👍🏼 & SUBSCRIBE! 🚨 Thanks to our Partners: 🚨 Betway 🚨 B…
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Sens' fans how are we feeling after the past few days? Travis Green has been named the Senators’ 14th head coach and the team will pick 7th in the NHL Draft. We will break down the Green hiring and get the boys reaction. Join us in the chat and have your say! 🚨 Please LIKE 👍🏼 & SUBSCRIBE! 🚨 Thanks to our Partners: 🚨 Betway 🚨 BEI: https://bonnechere…
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Former Ottawa Senators defenceman Chris Campoli joins the show! Plenty of stories from Campoli, like his prank on Chris Neil. We also find out which Hall of Famer had their last fight with Campoli. What his time in Europe was like and winning back to back Allen Cups. 🚨 Please LIKE 👍🏼 & SUBSCRIBE! 🚨 Thanks to our Partners: 🚨 Betway 🚨 BEI: https://bo…
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We speak with Eddie Robar, the interim city manager at the City of Edmonton, about what he plans to do for the time he'll be in the role. Since recording this episode, the Alberta government reversed its decision to cut its share of funding for low-income transit passes in Edmonton and Calgary following public backlash and discussions with the citi…
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The Senators continue to interview potential head coaches with Travis Green being the latest candidate to meet with the organization. Around the league, there are plenty of vacancies behind the bench. Why are coaching tenures getting shorter and shorter? We will take a look. The Belleville Senators played game 1 of their round 2 series last night. …
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Long time Ottawa Senator Zack Smith is back on the show. Smith played over 600 games in Ottawa and now he has joined the coaching ranks as he just finished up his first season as an assistant coach with the Swift Current Broncos. Lots to discuss with Smitty, his new coaching job, what he thinks about seeing Alfie behind the bench and there is alway…
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Fresh off their elimination of the Marlies, Belleville Senators head coach David Bell join the show! Lots to discuss, what was his reaction to the handshake line incident? What was is like heading into overtime in the series deciding game? Plus, we will take a look at the BSens next opponent, Cleveland. 🚨 Please LIKE 👍🏼 & SUBSCRIBE! 🚨 Thanks to our…
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The spring budget adjustment has been finalized, and the final tax increase council arrived at was quite a bit higher than expected. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Spring SOBA On the agenda: Potential tax increases, Windsor Park rezoning, supportive housing News Release: City Council finalizes 2024 spring budget adjustments Edmonton …
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Jamie McLennan joins the fellas for a little goaltending chat. How would he asses the Sens’ goalie situation? Should Ottawa be looking to make a move between the pipes. We will chat some playoffs and, as always, Noodles has a story or two that will be sure to entertain. 🚨 Please LIKE 👍🏼 & SUBSCRIBE! 🚨 Thanks to our Partners: 🚨 BEI: https://bonneche…
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Coming off a career high in goals and points, Drake Batherson, joins the boys. Lots to discuss, including his season and what lies ahead for the soon to be 26 year old. Does Drake have any fears? Batherson promises to have the "old dogs barking for this episode.” 🚨 Please LIKE 👍🏼 & SUBSCRIBE! 🚨 Thanks to our Partners: 🚨 BEI: https://bonnechereexcav…
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Sens’ GM Steve Staios held his end of the season media availability and while he didn’t divulge a lot of info, he offered up a few nuggets. We will discuss what’s next and what needs to be prioritized. Always plenty to discuss when it comes to the off-season and the Ottawa Senators. 🚨 Please LIKE 👍🏼 & SUBSCRIBE! 🚨 Thanks to our Partners: 🚨 BEI: htt…
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A new draft district policy has been released. Plus, Edmonton has added 100,000 people in the past two years, and some councillors are questioning if we can handle that growth. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Andre Corbould Former Edmonton City Manager Joins Danchilla Consulting District Policy News Release: City releases final draft …
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The Sens close out the season on a high with a win in Boston. Jiri Smejkal scores his 1st NHL goal! Now the off-season work begins to select a head coach and to build a more competitive roster. It will be a busy summer for General Manager Steve Staios. 🚨 Please LIKE 👍🏼 & SUBSCRIBE! 🚨 Thanks to our Partners: 🚨 BEI: https://bonnechereexcavating.com 🚨…
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The Rourke Dawg is finally here! York’s favourite player, Rourke Charter, joins the show to discuss his season, his path to get back to the NHL, helping Belleville’s playoff push and plenty more! Plus, it’s the final day of the season for the Sens, as they are in Boston tonight. 🚨 Please LIKE 👍🏼 & SUBSCRIBE! 🚨 Thanks to our Partners: 🚨 Betway: http…
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Alex Daigle is back with the boys. Plenty has happened since Daigle’s last appearance on the show. The documentary on his career was released, he also made a return to the Canadian Tire Centre. Yorkie’s former roommate,"The Daigle,” brings his honesty and sense of humour to the show. Plus we are down to the final 2 games of the season as the team h…
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Administration has recommended an 8.7% tax increase for 2024 citing increasing cost pressures. And no, cutting bike lane funding won't fix that. Plus, we dig into transit oriented development, the nighttime economy, and bike lane infractions on 102 Avenue. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Spring budget adjustments April 11, 2024: City …
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The Sens are down to their final four games with a stop in Tampa tonight. Will Tim Stützle return to the lineup after missing the last 3 games. Is Claude Giroux out tonight? Will Mathieu Joseph show up against his old team?? He’s been very quiet for a while. A lot to discuss in this episode 🚨 Please LIKE 👍🏼 & SUBSCRIBE! 🚨 Thanks to our Partners: 🚨 …
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Jake Sanderson’s first career overtime winner ends Ottawa’s 3 game losing streak. Ian Mendes stops by to discuss Claude Giroux’s Masterton nomination and Shane Pinto contract negotiations. And it’s been a tough few days, the boys will address Bobby’s departure from the show. 🚨 Please LIKE 👍🏼 & SUBSCRIBE! 🚨 Thanks to our Partners: 🚨 Betway: https://…
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Katz gets the parking lots of his dreams. Plus, we discuss city manager recruitment and Mayor Sohi’s response to the province's gracious offer to help stabilize the City of Edmonton’s finances. Here are the relevant links for this episode: City manager Eddie Robar named interim City of Edmonton manager while permanent replacement sought Adam Laughl…
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The Sens' roll into Minnesota riding a season high 5 game winning streak!! Can they beat the Wild to extend their streak to 6 games, something the Sens haven’t done in 7 seasons. Also, it’s milestone watch (yet, again) for Tim Stützle. 🚨 Please LIKE 👍🏼 & SUBSCRIBE! 🚨 Thanks to our Partners: 🚨 Betway: https://www.Betway.ca 🚨 BEI: https://bonnecheree…
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Sens’ forward Angus Crookshank joins the show! 2 years after a devastating injury Angus Crookshank made it to the NHL. Crookshank makes his NHL debut in what was DJ Smith’s final game behind the bench, then 2 night’s later, with Jacques Martin behind the bench, Crookshank scores his 1st NHL goal. Lots to discuss with “Buster.” Also, the boys discus…
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We dive into city manager Andre Corbould's resignation and why it will matter. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Andre Corbould Andre Corbould is out as Edmonton's city manager Edmonton city hall's top bureaucrat is gone — how did we get here? David Staples: Province considers move to 'audit and stabilize' the City of Edmonton, say gove…
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Holy Jumpin’ it’s Panger! Ottawa native and current Chicago Blackhawks broadcaster Darren Pang joins the show. Lots to discuss, including Bedard and Hawks who play the Sens tonight. Craig Berube as a coaching candidate, playing for Killer, Brian Kilrea and being a lucky leprechaun! This will be a fun one. 🚨 Please LIKE 👍🏼 & SUBSCRIBE! 🚨 Thanks to o…
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Things haven’t been great on the ice for the Senators this season but Micheal Andlauer continues to lead the way off it. Monday night at the Sens Gala that the Sens’ foundation is donating millions of dollars to helping kids in our region. Stick taps, once again, to the Ottawa Senators. Also, it’s day 2 of Giveaway Week on the show! 🚨 Please LIKE 👍…
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The Sens celebrate the amazing career of Doc Chow by putting him in the Ring of Honour. The boys finish the weekend with back to back wins. Is this Korpisalo the Sens have been waiting for? Also, it’s Giveaway Week! Tune in to win daily prizes. 🚨 Please LIKE 👍🏼 & SUBSCRIBE! 🚨 Thanks to our Partners: 🚨 BEI: https://bonnechereexcavating.com 🚨 BEI Hom…
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Coun. Sarah Hamilton found herself in hot water for speaking at a UCP fundraiser instead of attending a council meeting. We talk with Jeremy Appel of The Orchard who broke the story. Here are the relevant links for this episode: CSU52 update Union for Edmonton city, library workers unveils salary increases in tentative deal CJHR update Advocacy gro…
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A second straight third period collapse continues to help Ottawa’s draft lottery odds. Hey, we are looking for positives here! Shane Pinto continues to be a bright light. And what would it be like to coach a team knowing you are already fired, we will discuss. 🚨 Please LIKE 👍🏼 & SUBSCRIBE! 🚨 Thanks to our Partners: 🚨 BEI: https://bonnechereexcavati…
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And by moving on - who exactly will be the one to go? Ottawa needs to fix its goaltending issues but how? Who can they bring in to stop the puck? Plenty of questions but it’s clear it’s the most pressing issue in Sens' Land. Also, did Yorkie finally invite Wally to Trivia night? 🚨 Please LIKE 👍🏼 & SUBSCRIBE! 🚨 Thanks to our Partners: 🚨 BEI: https:/…
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Despite having won 3 in a row, Ottawa implodes vs Carolina giving up 5 unanswered goals. The 5 goals coming in a span of 6 shots. The glaring inconsistency of goaltending rears its ugly head again. Regardless of the Canes game, the team has shown to be playing a better defensive game of late. And even if the season has been a lot of fun, join us fo…
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We discuss the strike that was averted at the last minute, council compensation, an update on the ICE District parking lots. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Media landscape Sprouts of Hope in a Gloomy Media Landscape — The New York Times Strike avoided City and Civic Services Union 52 reach a tentative agreement Tentative deal reached…
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