Coming In Hot with Wallace, York & Nichols

For 21 seasons in the salary-cap era, we've heard the same debates: You need elite goaltending. You need a 40-goal scorer. You need a Norris-calibre defenceman.

But what does the data actually say?

Today we're taking a look at The Stanley Cup Blueprint.

We dug through every Stanley Cup winner since 2005-06 to uncover the trends that separate champions from everyone else. Which stats matter most? Is goal differential the biggest predictor of success? How often do Cup winners have a 90-point player, a Selke finalist, or a Vezina-calibre goalie? And how do the Ottawa Senators compare heading into the 2026-27 season?

The numbers may surprise you.

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Fresh off signing a new four-year contract with the Ottawa Senators, Jordan Spence is coming off the best season of his NHL career, setting new personal highs in both goals and points. With an opportunity to step into a top-four role this season, there's plenty to discuss.

We'll catch up on what his summer has looked like, how the contract came together, and where he sees his game heading as he settles into Ottawa. Plus, we'll lighten things up by diving into his East Coast roots—favorite foods, life back home, and who would make his ultimate dinner party guest list.

Don't miss our conversation with one of the Senators' newest blue-line pieces as he gets ready for what could be a breakout season.

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How does Ottawa's blueline stack up against the rest of the Eastern Conference? Wally, Yorkie and Graeme dive into the numbers, comparing every team's defensive production to find out where the Senators really rank. Is Ottawa's defence among the conference's best, or is there still room to grow?

Plus, it's Giveaway Week! We've got tickets to the Kanata Beer Festival up for grabs, and if you're lucky... Wally might even dip into his secret stash of Coming In Hot merch.

🍺 Beer. 🎟️ Prizes. 📊 Hockey talk. Join us live!

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Steve Staios didn't tip his hand, but he gave us plenty to discuss.

Wally, Yorkie and Graeme break down the biggest takeaways from our exclusive interview with the Senators' President of Hockey Operations and General Manager, including what he had to say about the roster heading into training camp.

One of the biggest questions this offseason has been the makeup of Ottawa's forward lines. Will Dylan Cozens stay at centre or move to the wing? Is Ridly Greig better suited back in the middle? We discuss how the Senators could line up when camp opens and what Staios' comments might tell us about the team's plans.

Join us live at 9:00 a.m. ET!

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Steve Staios joins Coming In Hot for an exclusive one-on-one interview.

The Ottawa Senators President of Hockey Operations and General Manager discusses whether the roster is set or if more moves could be coming, the impact of rising player salaries around the NHL, the possibility of carrying three goaltenders, replacing Daniel Alfredsson behind the bench, building depth in Belleville, and the captaincy heading into the new season.

It's a wide-ranging conversation covering the biggest questions surrounding the Senators as training camp approaches.

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