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Senators head coach Travis Green joins the show! What exactly are these training camps like? What are his expectations? We are excited to get a chance to talk with the Sens new bench boss. 🚨 Please LIKE 👍🏼 & SUBSCRIBE! 🚨 Thanks to our Partners: 🚨 Betway: https://betway.ca 🚨 BEI: https://bonnechereexcavating.com 🚨 BEI Homes: https://www.bonnechereho…
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The ClaudeFather joins the show! Veteran leader Claude Giroux is busy preparing for his 18th season. We’ll check in and get hi thought’s on the off season moves and what he expectations are for the season. 🚨 Please LIKE 👍🏼 & SUBSCRIBE! 🚨 Thanks to our Partners: 🚨 Betway: https://betway.ca 🚨 BEI: https://bonnechereexcavating.com 🚨 BEI Homes: https:/…
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Dave Cameron joins the show - One of the most decorated team Canada coaches in history, the former Sens coach is back to lead the World Junior team once again and this time it’s in front of the hometown Ottawa crowd. The Boys check in with the former CHL Coach of the Year. Cameron is known for his dry wit and story telling, it will be a great way t…
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David Perron joins the show! One of the Sens big Free Agent signings this summer, the veteran winger brings his Stanley Cup ring and over 1100 games of NHL experience to the nation’s capital. Lots to discuss with Perron, the Zub incident, his relationship with Brady Tkachuk, thought’s on Travis Green and more! 🚨 Please LIKE 👍🏼 & SUBSCRIBE! 🚨 Thanks…
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Is Sens GM Steve Staios done his offseason extreme makeover? It’s been a busy off season so what’s left? Good friend Ian Mendes stops by for a little Sens chat. 🚨 Please LIKE 👍🏼 & SUBSCRIBE! 🚨 Thanks to our Partners: 🚨 Betway: https://betway.ca 🚨 BEI: https://bonnechereexcavating.com 🚨 BEI Homes: https://www.bonnecherehomes.com ____________________…
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Stanley Cup Champion and returning Ottawa Senator Michael Amadio joins the show. A versatile player, Amadio brings plenty of intangibles to Ottawa’s lineup this season. Plus we are rolling out our new contest so be sure to tune in! 🚨 Please LIKE 👍🏼 & SUBSCRIBE! 🚨 Thanks to our Partners: 🚨 Betway: https://betway.ca 🚨 BEI: https://bonnechereexcavatin…
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This week, council wraps for the summer, but not before kicking the can on their code of conduct. Plus, it's easier to eat food from a truck and harder to get bear spray from a store. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Code of conduct 'Transparency is very, very important': Council rejects code of conduct updates Proposed bylaw would kee…
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Get to know Nick Jensen! The newest member of the Ottawa Senators blueline joins the show to talk about what he brings to the Sens. Jensen fan club President, Yorkie, is pumped to have Nick on the show. Also, the guys will discuss the Pinto signing and the other moves as the roster is nearly set for the season. 🚨 Please LIKE 👍🏼 & SUBSCRIBE! 🚨 Thank…
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Happy Canada…errr Free Agency Day! Get out of the pool and join us at 3 pm for the latest on one of the best days on the hockey calendar!. 🚨 Please LIKE 👍🏼 & SUBSCRIBE! 🚨 Thanks to our Partners: 🚨 Betway: https://betway.ca 🚨 BEI: https://bonnechereexcavating.com 🚨 BEI Homes: https://www.bonnecherehomes.com __________________________________________…
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Join the boys and some special guests’ for one of the best night’s on the NHL calendar. Yorkie, Simmer and Wally will guide you through until Ottawa makes its first round selection. 🚨 Please LIKE 👍🏼 & SUBSCRIBE! 🚨 Thanks to our Partners: 🚨 Betway: https://betway.ca 🚨 BEI: https://bonnechereexcavating.com 🚨 BEI Homes: https://www.bonnecherehomes.com…
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Game seven wasn't meant to be. That means that this is a boring politics podcast again and not a sports podcast. This week we discuss district plans, solar rebates, Warehouse Park, and the Edmonton Bike Park. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Game 7 downtown Oilers fall short of history as Panthers win Game 7 to capture 1st Stanley Cup …
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Newest Senator and Vezina Trophy winner Linus Ullmark joins the show! 🚨 Please LIKE 👍🏼 & SUBSCRIBE! 🚨 Thanks to our Partners: 🚨 Betway: https://betway.ca 🚨 BEI: https://bonnechereexcavating.com 🚨 BEI Homes: https://www.bonnecherehomes.com ______________________________________________________________________ Watch Coming In Hot with Brent Wallace &…
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What’s next for the Steve Staios and the Senators as the focus now shifts to Las Vegas for the Draft on Friday. Wednesday begins the buyout window. Will we see a decision made on Travis Hamonic’s future. Would Trevor Zegras be a fit in Ottawa? We discuss the career of former Senator Derick Brassard’s career. 🚨 Please LIKE 👍🏼 & SUBSCRIBE! 🚨 Thanks t…
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Franchise altering? Possibly! The Senators land Vezina Trophy winner Linus Ullmark in a swap with Boston. We’ll break it down and bring you plenty of reaction. We have special guests lined up for today’s show including former goalie Carter Hutton who played 3 seasons with Ullmark in Buffalo. Guests today: 1:30 - David Pagnotta: NHL Insider (4th Per…
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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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