S5 - Episode 8: Back to Normal

After a week where things weren't quite as they should be in the Underground, things seem to have returned to some semblance of normalcy.

Stooli is back, so are Russell and Shredder (at least in the sense of sobriety) and the Sens beat the Leafs. Yes, everything is as it should be.

As we settled back into our regular format this week, cursing at U-Stream all the way, we have but one game to cover in this show:

Laffs 2 - Sens 3

Yes, any win is a good win, especially over these knobs, but we can't say we were thrilled with how difficult it was. This was a game where the boys needed an incredible bounce back game from Leclaire just to barely scrape past the Clowns from Smogtown. However, what it lacked in beauty, it made up for in entertainment as a little of the old hatred snuck back in this week. We discuss the fights, the goals, Fisher's continued excellence and the sub-par play of Alfie and Spezza, amongst others (We smell injuries here). Enjoy it now folks, there are some real good teams coming to town and as we discuss, there may be a tough road ahead.

Before we totally dismiss the hated ones, we must have the mandatory conversation about their idiot fans and their tired act in our barn. They have become such an enema to us that it now appears they are having an adverse effect on ticket sales.  And why are there so many young kids cheering for those losers? All topics we banter about.

We also take a quick look at Pierre McGuire's preview of the Olympic team and some surprises on the bubble, not to mention an outside chance that Mr. Underwood is making himself a darkhorse for a checker's role.

You responded to our call for listener feedback with many emails and voice mails. Well done, Groundhogs! Top it all off with a visit from an old friend of the Underground, Stuntman Stu, public address announcer for the Ottawa Senators and local media dude. He has an interesting new charity idea in support of the Sens Foundation and he drops by to tell us about it. We, being the fine, outstanding citizens that we are, are more than happy to help him promote his cause.

Hope you enjoy the show. Cheers!

S5 - Episode 8: Back to Normal

S5 - Episode 7 1/2: Cougars, Cougars, rah rah rah!!!

You've been asking for it for years, well here it is, the first ever drunken episode.

Shredder and Russell hit the town Saturday with their friend Howie and several hours later, Shredder decided it would be a great idea to record themselves after many hours staggering up and down Elgin St. in Ottawa. For better or for worse, this is the result.

Now, we know this is not going to impress many of you but you have to understand, after an uncountable number of Florida Track Suits, we... don't... care. 

We cover one stinking game:

N.Y.Rangers 2 - Sens 1 (SO)

Yes, we babble our way through a recap of this afternoon's game and all things considered, we think we did pretty well. But the majority of the show is really talking about our debauchery and ill-will towards the losers we encountered this night. You know, being married is really a good thing, all considered.

Disclaimer: excessive consumption of alcohol is a bad thing and we do not condone it. Ever. Under any circumstances. Especially when you are recording for the world to hear.

Cougars, Cougars, rah rah rah!!!

S5 - Episode 7 1/2: Cougars, Cougars, rah rah rah!!!

S5 - Episode 7: Friday Night Fights!

Well, it's a few days late but episode 7 is now ready to go. The swine flu walloped Shredder's family this week so we had to delay a bit but we think it's worth the wait and that's even without Stooli who took the night off to deal with some family issues of his own.

This is the first show this year that we have actually had a lot of hockey to talk about:

Tampa 2 - Sens 3 OT
Devils 3 - Sens 2
Oilers 3 - Sens 4 Shoot out
Sens 1 - Philly 5

It was a pretty rocky week for the Sens. Certainly not their best display by far and a week that brought with it the first bit of controversy we've seen this year. And go figure, most of it is centered on our goaltending! What would the Sens be without some goalie debate? Russell and Shredder go toe to toe on Leclaire's recent struggles but he's not the only one getting heat this week. Kovatard has firmly planted himself in the doghouse with his continued indifferent play but he also raises a bigger question for Clouston: how does he handle this guy and not lose his new-found respect with the other players?

We also take a look at Murray's comments about looking for another player but we question if he's looking for the right guy? Do we really need another forward or should we be boosting up an obviously under-manned blue line?

Russell's had it with Ruutu and Shredder is still no fan of Kuba, and he might be gathering-up supporters for his cause. With A-train out, Kuba has not stepped up and that has certainly exposed the AHL-3. The Sens seem to have gotten themselves on the wrong side of the refs this year and this last batch of games sure has made it very evident that discipline is a problem. This seems surprising but there they are, bottom of the league. We rant away on this topic for awhile.

Russell takes shot at the News, we read your e-mails, congratulate a long time Groundhog for bringing a new listener to the show and we read a beautiful love note to Fisher from his love.

We'll be back to our regular schedule next Wednesday at 9 pm. And guess what? NO tech issues this week!!! YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Oh, Scarface is on! Gotta go!

Enjoy.

S5 - Episode 7: Friday Night Fights!

Episode 7 To Be Recorded Tonight.

Hey folks. We're back on the air tonight. Sorry for the pig flu related delay. Tonight's show will be an audio podcast only, no live video stream this week. Also, we'll be without Stooli as he attends to some family matters. Look for us back at our regular time next Wednesday at 9 pm.

Thanks. Leafs suck.

This Week's Show Delayed...

Hey everyone,

My little family has gone through a tuff time these past few days.  My wife and son got the flu (probably H1N1) last Friday and are just now finally getting over it.  On Sunday, it was my daughter's turn to get it and it finally hit me on Monday.

Although I am feeling much better today, I'm not really up to doing a show tonight.  Plus, it's probably best that we delay the show anyway and avoid the risk of passing on this nasty bug to StooLi and Russell.

Not sure yet when we'll record the next show but we'll aim to get it out by the end of the week sometime.  Will give everyone a heads-up for those of you who like to watch the live streams.

Thanks.