Monday column time. And it’s a fun one. • How did we get Eli Manning to a Sens game? • Inside Linus Ullmark’s return game at the CTC. • The best media stories from the week, plus some Sens Olympic-themed trivia. www.nhl.com/senators/new...

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Behind-the-scenes look at the Senators communications department

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This week’s column has some of the usual stuff. Trivia, weekly media roundup and a look at the Ring of Honour. But as we approach the anniversary of Simmer’s passing, I really wanted to take a moment to talk mental health with all of you. www.nhl.com/senators/new...

Mendes Monday Musings | Ottawa Senators

Behind-the-scenes look at the Senators communications department

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So that was an interesting week. What did it look like from my seat? It’s the perfect fodder for my weekly Monday column. • Let’s talk about the statement. • Teeing up our podcast with Cyril Leeder • Some goalie trivia and a weekly media roundup www.nhl.com/senators/new...

Mendes Monday Musings | Ottawa Senators

Behind-the-scenes look at the Senators communications department

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Monday column time. • Should Jeff Friesen’s goal make our list of memorable CTC moments? • Previewing our very fun podcast episode with Dylan Cozens. • Details on public skates at CTC • And would you be down if we turned CTC into a summer escape room? www.nhl.com/senators/new...

Mendes Monday Musings | Ottawa Senators

Behind-the-scenes look as the Senators conclude a three-game road trip

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Time for the Monday column. • The emotional family story behind our puck drop tomorrow night for our Ignite Hope telethon game. • What’s your preferred start time for home games at CTC? • An old school Sens clip, trivia & the best stories of the week. www.nhl.com/senators/new...

Mendes Monday Musings | Ottawa Senators

Behind-the-scenes look as the Senators prepare for annual Ignite Hope Telethon

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A Monday column to start your week. • My favourite Stephen Halliday anecdote as he made his NHL debut. • Recalling my chat with Jon Cooper when he predicted the Atlantic Division would become “a big mess”. • Some time zone trivia & the best Sens stories of the week. www.nhl.com/senators/new...

Mendes Monday Musings | Ottawa Senators

Behind-the-scenes look as the Senators embark on a season-long road trip

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A Monday column to start your week. • My favourite Stephen Halliday anecdote as he made his NHL debut. • Recalling my chat with Jon Cooper when he predicted the Atlantic Division would become “a big mess”. • Some time zone trivia & the best Sens stories of the week. www.nhl.com/senators/new...

Mendes Monday Musings | Ottawa Senators

Behind-the-scenes look as the Senators embark on a season-long road trip

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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...

Mendes Monday Musings | Ottawa Senators

Behind-the-scenes look as the Sens continue their four-game homestand

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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...

Mendes Monday Musings | Ottawa Senators

Behind-the-scenes look as the Sens prepare for the 2025-26 regular season

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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.

Ian Mendes@ianmendes.bsky.social · last yr.

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.

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...

Mendes Monday Musings  | Ottawa Senators

Weekly look at the Sens through the unique lens of the comms department

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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...

Stoic Sanderson becoming a force for Senators | NHL.com

Philosophy helps 22-year-old defenseman stay centered, in control for Ottawa

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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...

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Former Sens star discusses his time with Senators and his return to Ottawa

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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.

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We're getting the old gang back together! 🍕

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...

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On Hockey Fights Cancer Night, the Staios family shares their story.

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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!)