Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne begin the national hour reflecting on the passing of longtime Ottawa-based sports broadcaster Shawn Simpson. The conversation continues with Jason York; former NHLer and co-host of the Coming In Hot podcast (5:45). York evaluates the Ottawa Senators’ needs ahead of the trade deadline, Brady Tkachuk snapping his 10-game goal drought, Thomas Chabot’s bounce back campaign, and Sens mascot Spartacat committing a jersey foul. Later on, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee touch on playoff odds across the Canadian markets, what the compete level will be at 4 Nations Face-Off, who’s wearing a letter at the event, and Jaromir Jagr selling a majority stake in his hometown Kladno Knights.
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