The Drive

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Drive home with the intelligent sports talk that matters. AJ Jakubec interviews all the news makers and gives you his thought provoking insights on all the happenings in the world of sports. The Drive, weekdays from 4pm to 6pm.

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The Drive - April 1, 2024 - Hour 2

AJ and Matt start the hour by talking Women's NCAA basketball, including tonight's massive showdown between Iowa's Caitlin Clark, Kim Mulkey's LSU. The guys also hear from Sens blueliner Tyler Kleven, and talk about comments from Bobby Ryan about DJ Smith's training camps

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Apr 01
Kleven: I just wanna make it hard on the other team

Tyler Kleven speaks to the media about playing close to home, how his game translates to the NHL, and playing with Erik Brannstrom

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Apr 01
The Drive - April 1, 2024 - Hour 1

AJ and Matt recap a busy Easter weekend, then discuss how Ottawa's recent winning streak has them feeling about the Sens. They're also joined by Curling World Champion Rachel Homan, and talk about Minnesota's OT gamble against Vegas

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Apr 01
Martin: We've been doing a better job in our own zone

Sens Interim Head Coach Jacques Martin speaks to the media after his team's practice in Minnesota

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Apr 01
Homan: Winning on home soil is something I'll never forget

Ottawa's own Rachel Homan joins the show to talk about winning the Curling World Championships in Sydney, Nova Scotia

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Apr 01
Brad May - March 28, 2024

Retired NHLer Brad May is in town for Hockey Helps The Homeless, touching on the event and why it's so special to him, his connection with Sens management, infamous "Mayday call", winning a Gold Medal, and how we as a society can do better.

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Mar 28
The Drive - March 28, 2024

AJ and Matt recap the Sens 6-2 win in Buffalo last night, preparing to host Bedard and the Blackhawks, retired NHLer Brad May on Hockey Helps The Homeless, and TSN 1200 is Ottawa's home for Blue Jays baseball.

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Mar 28
The Drive - March 27, 2024

AJ and Matt get set for Sens/Sabres, and hear from Jacques Martin and Drake Batherson. They also catch up a little bit with TSN's Claire Hanna, as she makes her way through spotty cell phone coverage to Albany, where she's covering Caitlin Clark and the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament

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Mar 27
Martin: We have to play a solid game at both ends of the ice

Sens Interim Head Coach Jacques Martin speaks to the media ahead of tonight's tilt in Buffalo

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Mar 27
Batherson: My confidence is probably as high as it's been all year

Sens forward Drake Batherson speaks to the media ahead of tonight's game in Buffalo

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Mar 27
The Drive - March 26, 2024 - Hour 2

It's a jam packed second hour of the program, as AJ and Graham are joined by The Athletic's Ian Mendes, as well as Ottawa 67s forward Will Gerrior

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Mar 26
Gerrior: It's gonna come down to who wants it more

Will "The Generator" Gerrior joins the show to help set up the Ottawa 67s' opening round playoff matchup with Brantford, and to talk about playing for his hometown team

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Mar 26
Mendes: Michael Andlauer has done a great job controlling the controllables

The Athletic's Ian Mendes joins the show for his weekly visit to talk about the state of the Sens, Joonas Korpisalo's recent hot play, Michael Andlauer's impact, and more

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Mar 26
The Drive - March 26, 2024 - Hour 1

AJ's back from Texas, and he and Graham start the show by talking some soccer, as well as the latest gambling stories from around the world of sports. Then they're joined by Sens Interim head coach Jacques Martin. They wrap up by debating which potential wild card team is scariest

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Mar 26
Martin: We've had to do a lot through meetings because practice time has been at a premium

Sens Interim Head Coach Jacques Martin joins the show from Buffalo to talk about the state of his team, their upcoming game against the Sabres, and coaching with so few practices

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Mar 26
Pinto: We have a lot of pride in this room, we want to end strong

Shane Pinto speaks to the media after Sens practice

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Mar 26
Martin: We're trying to establish an identity over our last 12 games

Sens Interim Head Coach Jacques Martin speaks to the media after practice

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Mar 26
The Drive - March 25, 2024 - Hour 3

Matt and Graham replay TSN Mornings' interview with Curling World Champion Emma Miskew. The fellas also share the breaking news that the Raptors' Jontay Porter is under investigation for gambling violations. Then they wrap up the hour with some NHL talk

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Mar 25
The Drive - March 25, 2024 - Hour 2

Gord Wilson joins the show to talk some Sens, then Graham and Matt debate how much management's mind should be changed by how these last dozen games play out. They wrap up the hour with some quotes from Shohei Ohtani's press conference

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Mar 25
The Drive - March 25, 2024 - Hour 1

Graham and Matt start the show by recapping a big weekend for the Ottawa Senators. The fellas are also joined by Eric Macramalla to break down the latest on Shoehi Ohtani, then they take a look at what Connor McDavid's accomplishing this season

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Mar 25
Macramalla: Ohtani's in a bit of a pickle after offering the two different statements

Eric Macramalla joins the show to break down the latest on the Shohei Ohtani gambling story, the viability of a lawsuit by Kim Mulkey against the Washington Post, and some rule changes in the NFL

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Mar 25
The Drive - March 22, 2024 - Hour 2

Steve and Matt talk some March Madness, then catch up with Kenny Walls to talk about the 67s' 9-spot last night, as well as tonight's matchup in Kingston. Then they wrap things up by setting the table for a busy sports weekend

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Mar 22
The Drive - March 22, 2024 - Hour 1

Steve and Matt are joined by CTV's Matt Skube. The guys also hear from Jacques Martin and Angus Crookshank, and talk about the news that the Sens have signed Stephen Halliday to his entry level contract, as well as an ATO for the duration of this season in Belleville

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Mar 22
Crookshank: I've gotta trust I'm here for a reason, and do my thing

Angus Crookshank speaks to the media after being recalled from Belleville

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Mar 22
Martin: We control the effort, determination, and attention to detail

Sens head coach Jacques Martin speaks to the media after practice

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Mar 22
The Drive - March 21, 2024 - Hour 3

Dean Brown joins the show to talk some Sens and help set up tonight' game against the Blues, Steve Lloyd joins Creecher at the rink as he readies to host the pregame show, web poll question of the day, and key storylines heading into tonight's contest.

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Mar 21
Tkachuk: This city is home, and to start a family here is super special

Sens Captain Brady Tkachuk speaks to the media about the news that he and his wife Emma are expecting their first child

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Mar 21
The Drive - March 21, 2024 - Hour 2

TSN's Claire Hanna joins the show to talk some Sens, then Graham and Matt hear from Brady Tkachuk, who spoke to the media earlier today. The guys also take your calls, and discuss the potential of some of the prospects in the system

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Mar 21
Hanna: This could be a huge opportunity for Crookshank

TSN's Claire Hanna joins the show to talk about Daniel Alfredsson's media availability, Angus Crookshank's recall, and the state of the Sens

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Mar 21
The Drive - March 21, 2024 - Hour 1

Graham and Matt are getting set for Sens/Blues, as they hear from Sens Assistant Coach Daniel Alfredsson. The guys also debate the biggest trade chip they'd be willing to move.

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Mar 21