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Ian Mendes @ianmendes.bsky.social · 7d

Monday column time.

• Some fun with Gavin Giroux’s calendars.
• Teeing up Jake Sanderson’s podcast appearance this week.
• Paul MacLean is set to make his TSN panel debut.
• Do we need to stop saying “successful” surgery?

A little Sens trivia & more.
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Mendes Monday Musings | Ottawa Senators

Behind-the-scenes look as the Sens continue their four-game homestand

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Ian Mendes @ianmendes.bsky.social · 21d

Monday morning column time:

• Introducing our new Sens podcast
• Reaching out to the CRTC to see if they can help with our blackout issue
• EA Sports simulation leads to a Sens Cup win in 2026
• Some opening night trivia & more

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Mendes Monday Musings | Ottawa Senators

Behind-the-scenes look as the Sens prepare for the 2025-26 regular season

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Ian Mendes @ianmendes.bsky.social · 25d

Ok - I am pretty sure we are good to go with streaming our game.

The stream will start on our site roughly 30 mins before puck drop at 8p ET.

Any issues, DM me and we’ll work to resolve them ASAP.

Enjoy the game!

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Ian Mendes @ianmendes.bsky.social · 25d

Ok gang. We’re in St. Louis and inside the press box at Enterprise Center. Our equipment for a live feed is being set up and we’re running some tests.

Will keep you posted here or on our official Sens account.

Ian Mendes @ianmendes.bsky.social · 25d

Update for Sens fans on our game in STL tonight:

Game will be broadcast on radio on TSN 1200.

Our plan is to stream the game on our website and we’re hoping to iron out the technical glitches once we arrive at Enterprise Center this afternoon.

I will keep you updated here.

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Ian Mendes @ianmendes.bsky.social · 25d

Update for Sens fans on our game in STL tonight:

Game will be broadcast on radio on TSN 1200.

Our plan is to stream the game on our website and we’re hoping to iron out the technical glitches once we arrive at Enterprise Center this afternoon.

I will keep you updated here.

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Ian Mendes @ianmendes.bsky.social · 28d

One thing I really want to do with this weekly column is take our fans and readers behind the scenes.

We had some technical issues trying to stream our pre-season game on Sunday.

Find out about the challenges we faced — and why we had a video stream with no audio.

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https://www.nhl.com/senators/news/mendes-monday-musings

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Ian Mendes @ianmendes.bsky.social · Sep 26

Always a good day when you’re around these two.

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Ian Mendes @ianmendes.bsky.social · Sep 22

I’ve missed writing, so I’m super excited to launch a new weekly column on our site.

It’s totally random stuff, but I think you’ll enjoy it.

(And if you don’t, I know you’re way too kind on this platform to say anything negative).

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Mendes Monday Musings | Ottawa Senators

Weekly look at the Sens through the unique lens of the comms department

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Richard Deitsch @richarddeitsch.bsky.social · Sep 8

Just once I want a Tirico, Burkhardt or Nantz to say,

"I checked out the new drama running on our network and it absolutely sucked. Pure trash. Terrible script. None of the cast appeared to want to be there. I'll never get that hour back."

"First and ten for the....

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Ian Mendes @ianmendes.bsky.social · May 2

A little note to Sens fans.❤️

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Ian Mendes @ianmendes.bsky.social · Apr 14

This is the first year in a while where I don’t have an NHL awards ballot.

But I sure would have considered Jake Sanderson in my Top 5 for the Norris.

He’s on the verge of joining a very short list of defencemen in NHL history with 50+ points and 12 or fewer PIM in a season.

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Ian Mendes @ianmendes.bsky.social · Apr 9

I cannot adequately express my happiness and joy for Sens fans tonight.

You’ve endured so much over the past eight years.

This really feels like the start of something fun and special.

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Ian Mendes @ianmendes.bsky.social · Feb 15

Have always been such a huge fan of @pronounced-ing.bsky.social as an author.

My respect & admiration for her only grows when I see her timeline over here.

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Ian Mendes @ianmendes.bsky.social · Feb 3

Sens fans: Please take the time to read this piece from ⁦‪Amalie Benjamin on the NHL website today.

Phenomenal look at what motivates Jake Sanderson — and why he appears so calm on and off the ice.

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Stoic Sanderson becoming a force for Senators | NHL.com

Philosophy helps 22-year-old defenseman stay centered, in control for Ottawa

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Ian Mendes @ianmendes.bsky.social · Jan 30

I don’t have the words today, but I’m going to try.

Rest in peace Simmer.

💔

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Ian Mendes @ianmendes.bsky.social · Jan 27

I see a lot of feedback and heated opinions on the Quebec City stuff.

I’ve opened up my DMs here so please feel free to reach out directly.

I can’t promise I can respond to everyone — but I can promise to take the feedback to the very top of our organization.

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Ian Mendes @ianmendes.bsky.social · Jan 19

My Starbucks latte came to $6.66 this morning in New Jersey.

Not sure if that’s a good or bad omen ahead of this game against the Devils…

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Ian Mendes @ianmendes.bsky.social · Dec 25

Merry Christmas to everybody!

(But especially to Sens fans).

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Ian Mendes @ianmendes.bsky.social · Nov 28

Dany Heatley knows about the ‘50 in 07’ meme. But he’d like to make an amendment.

“I keep saying it should be ‘50 in 06’ and ‘50 in 07’ because I did it twice.”

A week ahead of the Pizza Line reunion, I connected with Heatley about his time in Ottawa.

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Dany Heatley Opens Up About Pizza Line Reunion | Ottawa Senators

Former Sens star discusses his time with Senators and his return to Ottawa

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Ian Mendes @ianmendes.bsky.social · Nov 28

Never in doubt. #Sens

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Ian Mendes @ianmendes.bsky.social · Nov 26

Michael Andlauer & Steve Staios made it clear they want improved relations with alumni.

This should be a fun night at CTC and will be great to celebrate those great teams from the early 2000s.

Ottawa Senators @senators.bsky.social · Nov 26

We're getting the old gang back together! 🍕

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Ian Mendes @ianmendes.bsky.social · Nov 19

Steve Staios dealt with a lot of adversity in his first year on the job in Ottawa.

But his biggest challenge? Supporting his wife Susannah as she navigated a battle with colon cancer.

A heartfelt thanks to the Staios family for opening up for this story.

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Staios family opens up about cancer journey | Ottawa Senators

On Hockey Fights Cancer Night, the Staios family shares their story.

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Ian Mendes @ianmendes.bsky.social · Nov 17

I promise you we LOVE this idea..

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Ian Mendes @ianmendes.bsky.social · Nov 17

Those types of things would have been coordinated well in advance of Charge home opener date being announced. We hosted the Charge for a game last week and they had a press conference at CTC too. We would never intentionally step in the way of PWHL - but our STH signing event was picked a while back

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Ian Mendes @ianmendes.bsky.social · Nov 17

I should be able to make this happen.

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