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Last Word on Hockey presents The Last Word on Sens Podcast. The latest addition to the stable of LWOH Hockey Podcast Content. Every week Alex Metzger will share his thoughts on the news of the week. This news will generally relate to the Ottawa Senators. He will also have a variety of guests from the world of hockey as well as spending some time on original segments. Sit back, listen, and enjoy some Ottawa news, analysis, and discussion.
Episodes
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
NHL Playoffs Preview with Gabriel Foley
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Alex is back with an extended episode this week! Today, Gabriel Foley joins him to break down the 2024 NHL Playoffs. The guys go series by series and give their thoughts on all 16 teams and what may have them succeed or fail in this playoff push. Breaking down the goaltending, defence, and forwards and trying to pinpoint what they key matchups of each series may be.
Alex and Gabe start with the Eastern Conference, in what they feel may be a lacklustre Metro division. However, the Atlantic Division playoff matchups are shaping up to be very good. From there, they bounce to the Western Conference. Looking at the four teams that are not confirmed matchups yet, although all of them will be apart of the 2024 NHL Playoffs. They then end with the two matchups that are set in the West. Finally, both the guys give their Stanley Cup pick.
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Ottawa Senators Season Stretch and Upcoming Roster Decisions with SENS TALK
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Friday Apr 12, 2024
Alex is back with a second episode this week! Today, he is joined by Brandon Plant of SENS TALK. Together, the two take a look at the Ottawa Senators final stretch of the season. Breaking down Ottawa's recent games, and some of the new players they have brought into the team. However, they take a much larger view overall of the season and what needs to change heading into the upcoming offseason.
Focusing on goalies first, and just how much they have hurt the team. Then switching their focus to what to do with the roster this offseason. Some big moves need to be made, and what should they do to re-shape the roster? Alex mentions how depth needs to be a priority, and the team should move away from bug name hunting.
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Alex is back with another episode and today, Hunter Hodies makes his return to the podcast! Together, the two discuss the race for NHL Playoffs and the final wild-card spot. Hunter covers the Pittsburgh Penguins so the two start there, with a discussion about what has led to this incredible season turnaround from Pittsburgh.
They also discuss if having the tougher schedule could actually be viewed as an advantage for teams that are pushing for the playoffs. After that, they shift to the other teams in the hunt for the playoffs and discuss who they would like to see the most. Finally, they wrap it up with a discussion about if it would be better to play the Carolina Hurricanes or the New York Rangers in the first round.
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Full League NHL Trade Deadline Review
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Alex is back with another episode, and the second of this week! After reviewing the Ottawa Senators deadline specifically, he turns to the NHL Trade Deadline as a whole and breaks down every single move. This content used to be on the MnM Hockey Podcast, which is currently on a break. So, Alex is talking both Sens and NHL here for the time being!
Starting in the Eastern Conference, it felt like the teams out East did a lot less big swinging than their counterparts in the West. Alex names a few teams in the Atlantic that went for small upgrades over spending large amounts. While also looking at one Metro team that did make some bigger moves.
He then changed to the Western Conference where a handful of teams decided to get better. Maybe the most notorious of all is Vegas, which once again seems to be up to some salary cap manipulation. Alex gives his thoughts on what they are doing and why teams shouldn't be angry.
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Ottawa Senators Trade Deadline with Brandon Piller
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Alex is back with another episode of the Last Word on Sens Podcast! After a very tough stretch of games, there was lots of intrigue surrounding the Ottawa Senators NHL Trade deadline. However, the week itself ended up being very quiet for the team. What does that mean for the Sens? To break this down, Brandon Piller makes his return to the podcast!
Together, the guys talk about the lack of action from the Senators this week and whether they were surprised, disappointed, or OK with that. They also discuss what the long-term outlook of the team is and what they should be looking for as the year continues to roll on.
Next, they look at a waiver claim the team made, as well as one that the team decided not to make and give their thoughts on the impact of that. Before finally diving into the Vladimir Tarasenko trade and its return. Discussing the highs and lows of emotion when seeing the trade and the initial return. Before talking through the thought process as to what led to such a disappointing return.
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Inconsistency Kills
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Alex is back and going solo this week. Since recording before the Allstar break, lots has taken place. Today, Alex looks at the recent stretch of Ottawa Senators play and whether or not is an actual improvement. Leaning on the article that was published this week.
From there, he talks about how inconsistent this team continues to be and why that is costing them games. From the goaltending to the defence, this team doesn't seem capable of keeping it together at times. Alex also gives his thoughts on the Morgan Rielly and Ridly Greig situation from the other week, mentioning he feels it may have been over-covered.
Finally, he takes a quick look at some potential NHL Trade Deadline pieces for Ottawa. And makes a take for why this recent good stretch should make Staios and crew more willing to sell off pieces, not less.
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Trade Deadline Decisions, Recent Improvements, Pinto, and More with Jacob Billington
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Alex is back with another episode of the Last Word on Sens Podcast! Today, Jacob Billington joins him as the two have lots to discuss. They start by discussing the recent run of play from this Ottawa Senators team and why it has resulted in more points. From there, they discuss how they may attack the NHL Trade Deadline and what the most important thing for this team is going forward.
They break down where they see names such as Vladimir Tarasenko, Joshua Norris, and Thomas Chabot fitting into the roster long-term. As well as breaking down the early returns of Shane Pinto and what he has brought to the team. They wrap things up by examining what has led to this team underperforming again and what a new management and ownership group can do to help prevent it from happening going forward.
Saturday Jan 20, 2024
Ottawa Senators Roster, Upcoming Changes, and Goaltending Discussion
Saturday Jan 20, 2024
Saturday Jan 20, 2024
Alex is back after a break for the Holidays. And today, Nate of SilverSeven is making his return to the podcast! The two have a very busy episode with lots to discuss. They start by taking a look at how this team has played since their coaching change was made. It is a pretty bleak outlook overall right now, but the guys break down exactly what the issues are.
From there, they highlight what the team needs to do in the offseason with the Ottawa Senators roster and why this offseason needs to be different from years past. Alex also advocates for giving Ridly Greig more icetime as this season goes on to see what impact he can make.
Finally, they switch to a discussion about the Senators goaltending, which has become a lightning rod topic on Sens Twitter. Who is to blame? And what can done to help fix it?
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
DJ Smith Out, Full Roster Breakdown, and Holiday Wishlist with Spencer Blake
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Alex is back with another edition of the Last Word on Sens Podcast and it is a very busy week. Today, Spencer Blake makes his return to the podcast. And they start with nothing other than the fact that DJ Smith is no longer the Head Coach of the Ottawa Senators. With DJ Smith Fired, the guys break down why it was more than time to make the move. As well as where they want to see the team go from this point on.
Discussing all aspects of their game, from the backcheck to the rush chances they create and more. From there, they look at how the goaltending has been doing this season and give their feelings on the debate that has been going around social media. Finally, they wrap the episode up with a Holiday-style wishlist for things they want to see from the Ottawa Senators in 2024.
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
More Ups and Downs, David Perron Saga, DJ Smith Timeline
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Alex is back with another episode of the Last Word on Sens podcast! Today, he is going solo as there is a lot he needs to get off of his chest. Fresh off of another underwhelming performance on Tuesday night, Alex goes in on the team for their lack of attention to detail, as well as the complete lack of accountability from their Head Coach.
Examining why this team would be better suited under new leadership behind the bench, Alex explains why he feels they are getting dangerously close to a point of no return for the season. From there, he shifts to look at the David Perron incident and suspension that followed. Breaking down why it needs to be such a long suspension and despite his lack of history, why it should be upheld by the league. Finally, he touches on the comments from the Red Wings Head Coach and what fans should take away from it.