The Zubcast

In episode 127 of The Zubcast, it's time for our Sens Round 1 playoff preview! Here we break down how Ottawa & Carolina match up against each other, the goaltending battle, Pinto's important role, and some Jack Adams talk.Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 126 of The Zubcast, we assess how the Sens have performed one week into the season. We talk about Ottawa's stylistic play vs its outcome, hilarious Kurtis MacDermid stats, and potential trade targets. (FYI, this episode was recorded on Thursday November 6th)The new LB-Hockey Steals & Chokes Report mentioned at the end: https://lb-hockey.com/steals-and-chokes-report/Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 125 of The Zubcast, it's time for our favourite yearly segment. After reviewing last year's results and crowning a winner for 2024-25, Louis & Josh go head-to-head in predicting the next Senators season through 11 over/unders.LB-Hockey's Sens 2025-26 Season Preview: https://lb-hockey.com/2025/10/08/how-ottawas-2025-additions-will-look-to-contribute-in-the-upcoming-season/Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 124 of The Zubcast, it's been so long we almost forgot to hit record. In this one, Louis, Adam, & Josh vibe out about your Ottawa Senators, how they feel regarding the state of the team's forward, defence, and goalie corps, along with competition in the eastern conference.Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 123 of The Zubcast, we are back to review the Senators off-season happenings. We evaluate Logan Hensler's game, rejoice in the Jordan Spence trade, talk about all the new Sens contracts, and even take a peek at the newly released 2025-26 schedule.Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 122 of The Zubcast, it is time for the NINTH edition of Sens Obscure Trivia. How will Louis & Josh perform this time as they try to recall this year's overtime winners, dig up historical playoff records, and are challenged by what Adam calls his most diabolical question yet.The LINHAC presentation plugged at the end: https://youtu.be/GHvF6x3gcBkThank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 121 of The Zubcast, Adam & Louis embark on a 2-hour gauntlet assigning grades to every Senators regular from this season. Featuring: a duo of A-minus-minus tallies, a phenomenal outing on the goalie side, and a day of celebration for Thomas Chabot.The LB-Hockey Playoff Article plugged at the end: https://lb-hockey.com/2025/05/09/the-areas-that-will-define-every-round-2-series/Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 120 of the Zubcast, we conduct our yearly NHL playoff bracket prediction. This episode has everything: Carolina getting swept in the conference finals again? A disagreement in our ranks over WSH-MTL? Josh's dreams crossing over into reality? Well hopefully not that last one.Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

Welcome to both episode 119 of the Zubcast AND episode 40 of Elite Sens Brain! In this massive crossover episode, we preview Ottawa's long-awaited return to the playoffs by reflecting on the 8-year drought, pondering the most embarrassing way for Toronto to lose the Battle of Ontario, and handing out some Sens playoff superlatives.Check out Elite Sens Brain here: https://zencastr.com/Elite-Sens-BrainThank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 118 of The Zubcast, Josh returns with some travel advice. We dive into remaining schedules for teams in the eastern wildcard hunt, some advanced analytics on Cozens's first two weeks as a Senator, and ranking the ideal first round opponents for Ottawa.Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 117 of The Zubcast, it's time for a trade deadline recap. We provide an in-depth look on what Dylan Cozens & Fabian Zetterlund bring to Ottawa's forward group, analyze the now-completed Rantanen saga, and talk about our Walk-to-the-CTC fundraiser with the Sens Foundation.To find out more about the fundraiser: https://can.givergy.com/CTCWalkforTkachuksCaptains/?controller=homeFor further visualization-filled analysis of the Cozens-Norris deal: https://lb-hockey.com/2025/03/09/norris-cozens-trade-quick-analysis/Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 116 of The Zubcast, we go over the massive (NHL) trade news from the last couple weeks. We also relish in the Sens finally holding a divisional spot, and explore potential forward acquisitions at the deadline.Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 115 of The Zubcast, it's time for our yearly mid-season update. We're handing out grades to all Sens regulars from Ullmark's excellent play, to disagreements within our ranks regarding the bottom 6, and all-around praise for the Chabot-Jensen pairing.   Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 114 of The Zubcast, we lament the worst month of the year. We review the performance of the new additions, explore potential options on the trade market, and unveil Josh's Nostradamus-like powers with his prediction against the Sharks.   Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 113 of The Zubcast, it's time for the newest and potentially most sinister edition of Sens Obscure Trivia. Adam quizzes Louis & Josh on the dark times of the Sens rebuild, as they uncover the most mysterious pieces from those times like Oscar Lindberg & Jim Little.   Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 112 of The Zubcast, we have returned. We preview the upcoming Senators season by building our ideal lines, crowning a champion for last year's over/unders, and predicting new ones for the year ahead.Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 111 of The Zubcast, Sens Obscure Trivia is back! Adam quizzes Louis & Josh on the stupidest, saddest, and funniest pieces of trivia from the 2023-24 Sens season, all culminating in a thrilling coin-flip finale.Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 110 of The Zubcast, we recap the massive backlog of Sens news since we last recorded. We rejoice in the Ullmark trade, analyze the new free agency signings, and give scouting reports on all of Ottawa's draft selections.   Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 109 of The Zubcast, Josh has finally returned! To celebrate, we hold our yearly NHL draft preview episode, where Louis has selected 4 potential options to analyze at each of the Sens first 3 picks: #7, #25, & #39.Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 108 of The Zubcast, it's time to recap the PWHL Draft! We analyze all 7 of Ottawa's pick from Serdachny, to Savolainen, Philips, Markowski, McMahon, Meixner, and Wethington. We also look at what they have left to do this off-season, and give an overall verdict for their haul.Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 107 of The Zubcast, we are proud to present our 2024 NHL Awards! We have filled and counted our ballots for 7 prestigious awards from the Selke to the Norris and even Most Improved Player, all while touching on this excellent Hart Trophy race.Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 106 of The Zubcast, Maude Schoblocher returns to the show to help us give out our end-of-season grades to all Sens players. We touch on Sanderson's impressive sophomore outing, one player per position receiving an F, and Chychrun's collapse as the season went on.Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 105 of The Zubcast, we give our thoughts on the Travis Green hire. We dive into a couple options for the Sens at #7 & for PWHL Ottawa at #2. Josh also provides the best travel segment of his career, and we speculate who will be the first Sen to puke.Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 104 of The Zubcast, we cover a ton of ground. Starting with the NHL playoffs, we evaluate how our bracket predictions stand so far, then we talk about the Sens exit interviews along with a mini Josh Norris case study, and finish by taking a look at the PWHL playoff picture and the frontrunners for the recently-announced awards.Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 103 of The Zubcast, it is once again time for the Zubcast Playoff Bracket Prediction. We try to forecast each series' winner & length, the bloodbaths in the Atlantic, our surprise round 1 upset, and Josh becoming a fan of Carolina for the first 2 rounds.Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 102 of The Zubcast, we are back for our first normal episode in almost a month. We bounce around topics from the 67's first round victory, LB-Hockey launching, the eastern wild card race, and Adam's big expedition.Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 101 of The Zubcast, we are very excited to have Luca Pinelli on the show! We talk about him becoming the first 67s captain since 2018, his experience last year at the draft, and how the team is rolling into the playoffs.Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

We've hit the century mark! We recall the best moments from our first 100 episodes with Zubcast-themed trivia where Adam & Josh are quizzed by Louis about all our former guests, Sens leaders since we started recording, and Chris Tierney facts.Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 99 of The Zubcast, we project the rosters for the upcoming 4Nations tournament: from the Canadian goalie situation, to Sweden's stacked defensive corps, and the US's deep forward group, all while Josh attempts to salvage Adam & Louis's relationship.Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 98 of The Zubcast, we relish in how much turmoil the Sens have caused through the league over the last week. We traverse it all from Ridly's very uncontroversial goal, to Jarmo Kekalainen's departure, more Chris Tanev speculation, and what a Tarasenko future in Ottawa would look like.Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 97 of The Zubcast, we jump around a good bit and talk about the NHL All-Star weekend, the Elias Lindholm to Vancouver trade, and the speculation regarding the Sens & noted Noah Kahan lookalike Chris Tanev.Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 96 of The Zubcast, we talk about how good the Sens & PWHL Ottawa have been over the last little bit (this was recorded before the weekend). We try to project the final PWHL standings, discuss a Hamonic buyout, and Louis joins remotely from Vancouver just to have his short king slandered by Adam & Josh.Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 95 of The Zubcast, we are so excited to welcome Beata Elliott back on the show! We talk about all things PWHL Ottawa including the incredible vibes of the opener, season predictions, playoff formats, Toronto being really funny, and line combos.Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 94 of The Zubcast, we bring back the always enjoyed Sens Obscure Trivia. Louis & Josh are tested on the toughest Sens questions of the 2023 calendar year regarding first-game scorers, future considerations, and coaching.Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 93 of The Zubcast, Matt Bosty & Jared Gibson are back! They join Louis once again to make predictions for most of the Sens games in January including Martin Pospisil being a hit machine, setting a team-game PIM record, and ofc, inventing time travel. Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 92 of the Zubcast, Adam returns from his road trip and has many tales so gather round folks. We discuss his tumultuous week, quickly preview the world juniors, and talk about how good Crookshank & Smejkal have looked since their call-ups.Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 91 of the Zubcast, we ramble once more about the woes of everyone's favourite NHL team. We invite Shane Pinto to train with our beer league team, discuss different powerplay permutations, and witness Adam getting delusional about his goaltending capabilities.Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 90 of the Zubcast, we bounce between recent Sens games trends. We talk about Jalen Chatfield, John from Vancouver's incredible OC Transpo post-game call, Connor Ingram's recent stellar play, and revolutionize goaltending in the modern NHL.Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 89 of the Zubcast, we recap the amazing trip to Sweden. We cover the two dramatic Sens victories, take a tour around the league, and brainstorm where the Tim Stützle walk-off home run ranks in terms of all-time legendary Sens goals.Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 88 of the Zubcast, Adam has returned to brighten up this dreadful November! We discuss the crazy amount of Sens news that has descended upon us since our last recording from the Pinto suspension, to the forfeiture of a 1st, and Pierre Dorion's legacy following his conscious uncoupling from the org.Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 87 of the Zubcast, we bring on Game Over: Ottawa hosts Maude Schoblocher & Charlie Arsenault! With them, we introduce a new segment debating which of two early season paces are the most sustainable such as Ridly Greig's currently ridiculous xGF% and point production.Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In part 2 of episode 86, Josh & Louis preview the 2023-24 NHL season for YOUR Ottawa Senators. We predict the team's full record, Tim Stützle's statline, the highest TOI dman, Tarasenko-Kubalik goal difference, and the goalies' performance numbers.Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In part 1 of episode 86, Josh & Louis preview the 2023-24 NHL season around the league. We make our picks for all the major awards from the Norris to the Selke and even the Lady Byng. Then we predict the playoff picture including the big battle in the Atlantic.Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 85 of The Zubcast, we are happy to have multiple guests on the show! Matt Bosty & Jared Gibson join Louis to make predictions about the Sens through all their October games, including a potential re-ignition of the Tkachuk-Lemieux rivalry, a wild Dominik Kubalik goal, and Connor Brown making an earlier-than-expected appearance.Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 84 of The Zubcast, our season over/unders are back! We crown last year's champion then dive into our predictions for the upcoming Senators season including Tim Stützle goals, number of NHL debuts, team PK%, and DJ Smith games as Sens head coach.Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 83 of The Zubcast, the vibes are simply immaculate. We break down the new PWHL Ottawa signings, the Sanderson 8x8 extension, and the 67's successful pre-season thus far.Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 82 of The Zubcast, we turn what was originally supposed to be a live mailbag into an interview with @PaddyKen32! We talk about a successful GP mark for Chychrun, video game updates, online university discourse, and obviously, an Emil Bemström name drop.Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 81 of The Zubcast, NHL Career Comparisons makes its return! We debate whose career we'd rather have between a pair of former-superstars-turned-GMs, a trio of young promising defensemen, and more as Josh potentially incriminates himself.Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 80 of The Zubcast, it's time for some more Sens Obscure Trivia #5! In this off-season themed edition, we dive into old Sens teammates of recent acquisitions, the lore of Jiri Smejkal's hometown Budejovice, and all the defensemen that have played for Ottawa over the last half-decade.Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!

In episode 79 of The Zubcast, our inability to edit episodes in a short amount of time has paid off! Before getting into some Zubcast Player Auction Game shenanigans, we record an emergency segment to talk about the Tarasenko signing and what he brings to the Sens.Thank you all so much for listening and stay tuned for future episodes!