Stephen Ellsworth

2013 Algonquin Radio Grad. I work for 580 CFRA and the @LaceEmPodcast. Master of Sports updates. Tweets are my own.

[Stephen Ellsworth @Steve_Ellsworth]

Super pumped for this interview with @ian_mendes, who I have a tremendous amount of respect for as a broadcaster. And he's an even better person, too!

Soundcloud
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Spotify https://t.co/RWsAtE0th3

[Lace Em Up @LaceEmPodcast]

In this special episode, @Steve_Ellsworth talks with @ian_mendes from The Athletic on the upcoming Ottawa Senators season!

https://t.co/6S7FUS0Fle

[Stephen Ellsworth @Steve_Ellsworth]

It was great chatting with special guest @jackrichrdson on the @LaceEmPodcast last weekend. Here is our conversation about all-things Ottawa Senators, and that one time he played against a pre-NHL Jack Hughes.

https://t.co/AHDIIXxpVm

[Stephen Ellsworth @Steve_Ellsworth]

Heading into Sweden, it's been an eventful month of action for the Ottawa Senators. And not always in the best way, either.

Very grateful that @CallumFraser18 was able to join me to simplify everything!

Spotify

https://t.co/vKvMvPb4BG

Soundcloud

https://t.co/GA3frAn9U0

[Stephen Ellsworth @Steve_Ellsworth]

Myself and @BBduboff previewed every single NHL division on the @LaceEmPodcast. Here are links to all of them.

Metro
https://t.co/zd0wQK0nCa

Atlantic
https://t.co/bHxVU3mcVh

Pacific
https://t.co/wffj33Cs42

Central
https://t.co/suBGNaSiFl

Almost regular season time!

[Stephen Ellsworth @Steve_Ellsworth]

Might get hate for this, but it sparks debate. If you had to assemble a Top 20 / Top 25 list of current NHL stars into a Tier List, which names make the cut and how would you rank them?

The debate starts at 30:37. One of my favourite episodes yet.

https://t.co/gbfE8JzgjF

[Elliotte Friedman @FriedgeHNIC]

Vladimir Tarasenko has new representation: JP Barry & Pat Brisson of CAA. What this means is no deal in place with any team, but process re-sets today.

[John Rodenburg @TSNJR]

Filip Zadina makes 4.5M in real $$ over the next 2 seasons.

He had 3 goals and 10 points in 30 games last season and 28G over 190g in his career.

He is what he is

[Jack Richardson @jackrichrdson]

Drake Batherson on the @thehighbutton podcast talking about when Brady Tkachuk yelled in the Byward Market that the Sens we’re going to win the cup:

“He wants to win more than anyone so him saying that, he’s gonna come through with it.”

@EverydaySens #GoSensGo

[Everyday Sens @EverydaySens]

Garrioch says DET, NYI and ANA remain in the mix for DeBrincat. DET hasn't been willing to meet his contract ask, but perhaps the two sides could find middle ground.

Bruce adds that the expectation is, if OTT can unload DeBrincat, they could sign Vladimir Tarasenko. #GoSensGo

[Stephen Ellsworth @Steve_Ellsworth]

Don Waddell is playing 5D chess.

[David Pagnotta @TheFourthPeriod]

As we wait on when/if Vlad Tarasenko officially joins the #LetsGoCanes (1yr deal?), and wait for the Tony DeAngelo deal on July 8, CAR has more irons in the fire. Hearing Brett Pesce is still in play and #Smashville is back in the mix. Can confirm he owns a 15-team trade list.

[Shawn Simpson @SimmerDownCIH]

The Sens off season has been very methodical and efficient. The slotting of the center ice, defense, and goaltending looks really good on paper.

[Stephen Ellsworth @Steve_Ellsworth]

I like the Hamonic cap hit. I don't mind the term when you consider the guys who are left on the open market.

But when you give someone a No-Move Clause, it's usually a top-tier player on your team.

If Hamonic struggles, they can't even waive him.

[Jack Richardson @jackrichrdson]

I think it’s important to hold a GM accountable.

Especially when he’s been here for 7 years and missed the playoffs the last 6 years.

I’m tired of the condescending vibes from his press conferences at times and moves like this should be explained.

[Steve Warne @SteveWarneMedia]

As I've said all along, DeBrincat loves his teammates and likes the coach. His people aren't going to forego the open auction of unrestricted free agency an entire year early – not for the Sens, not for anyone – not unless a team really makes it worth their while to do so.
So now, as you try and trade DeBrincat to a different NHL team he likes, why would it be easier for that team to sign him (beyond one year) than it was for you?

[Everyday Sens @EverydaySens]

This is interesting. Teams aren't willing to commit to DeBrincat for eight years.

I respect Alex's decision, but he overplayed his hand a little bit. Ottawa is still the best spot for his career.

[John Rodenburg @TSNJR]

Unless the DeBrincat thing gets solved in short order, that would seem to preclude the Sens from being a player for a guy like Bertuzzi (if there was any interest either way to begin with). They have 10M in cap space with (AD or ?), Pinto, 2F and a depth D still to sign

[Stephen Ellsworth @Steve_Ellsworth]

Tarasenko and Bertuzzi, by the way, still available.

[Everyday Sens @EverydaySens]

The Senators spoke to Vladimir Tarasenko today, Elliotte Friedman reports. #GoSensGo

Tarasenko, 31, scored scored 18 goals and 50 points through 69 games this season. He is one year removed from a 34 goal, 82P career season and was one of the more prolific scorers in the 2010s.

[Stephen Ellsworth @Steve_Ellsworth]

Great tandem if Korpi plays well. 100 percent.

But with Soggard likely ready in 2-3 years, the 5-year term makes me skeptical.

I am fine with the AAV after what Jarry got.

[Jack Richardson @jackrichrdson]

I like that I couldn’t read any of the reaction to Korpisalo’s signing yesterday cause it seems like people didn’t like it.

Term jumped at me too but they had to get a goalie. I think it has potential to be a great tandem.

[John Rodenburg @TSNJR]

One positive development from Korpisalo signing is contract structure.

First deal in recent memory where money isn't all backloaded making it more difficult to trade or buy-out.
That was the way things were done under the previous cash-poor regime.

Call it The Andlauer Effect™

[Shayna @shaynagoldman_]

Tyler Toffoli is a great cost-effective scorer for the Devils, who absolutely fits their needs. Really big win for New Jersey here.