Frankly Speaking: Why the mood in Ottawa is different this season

The Ottawa Senators are a very different team heading into the 2024-25 NHL season.

Frank Seravalli traveled to Ottawa during their training camp to chat with head coach Travis Green (35:40), captain Brady Tkachuk (4:45), and veteran David Perron (18:30) about why Senators fans should be excited about this new-look team.

Brady Tkachuk

5:30 – What he learned about what it takes to win a cup from watching his brother Matthew 
7:50 – New vibe to the team this year
9:10 – Things that need to be different this year
17:30 – Differences under the new ownership

David Perron

19:35 – Keys to his long-term success in the league
23:45 – What drew Perron to Ottawa
25:45 – Differences between his roles in Detroit, St Louis and Ottawa
28:35 – Being a hockey nerd with his son

Travis Green

35:45 – What has he learned about the team in the first few weeks
40:00 – How he has changed since coaching in Vancouver
41:00 – His year away from the NHL
42:30 – How do you find the balance between being sensitive and when the players ‘need a kick in the pants’
46:45 – Thoughts on acquiring Linus Ullmark
47:45 – Helping Josh Norris get back to form
49:00 – Expectations for the team this year

Music Credit: Bob Moses & Amtrac – Back to You Remix

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