Ian Mendes
@ianmendes.bsky.social
VP of Comms, Ottawa Senators. Formerly The Athletic, Sportsnet & TSN 1200. Proud Carleton University journalism grad and ringette enthusiast.
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.
www.nhl.com/senators/new...
• 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.
www.nhl.com/senators/new...
Mendes Monday Musings | Ottawa Senators
Behind-the-scenes look as the Sens continue their four-game homestand
www.nhl.com
October 20, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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.
www.nhl.com/senators/new...
• 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.
www.nhl.com/senators/new...
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
www.nhl.com/senators/new...
• 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
www.nhl.com/senators/new...
Mendes Monday Musings | Ottawa Senators
Behind-the-scenes look as the Sens prepare for the 2025-26 regular season
www.nhl.com
October 6, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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
www.nhl.com/senators/new...
• 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
www.nhl.com/senators/new...
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!
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!
October 2, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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!
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!
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.
Will keep you posted here or on our official Sens account.
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.
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.
October 2, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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.
Will keep you posted here or on our official Sens account.
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.
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.
October 2, 2025 at 2:17 PM
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.
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.
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.
t.co/EhXId2HbuF
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.
t.co/EhXId2HbuF
https://www.nhl.com/senators/news/mendes-monday-musings
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September 29, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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.
t.co/EhXId2HbuF
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.
t.co/EhXId2HbuF
Always a good day when you’re around these two.
September 26, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Always a good day when you’re around these two.
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).
www.nhl.com/senators/new...
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).
www.nhl.com/senators/new...
Mendes Monday Musings | Ottawa Senators
Weekly look at the Sens through the unique lens of the comms department
www.nhl.com
September 22, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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).
www.nhl.com/senators/new...
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).
www.nhl.com/senators/new...
Reposted by Ian Mendes
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....
"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....
September 8, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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....
"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....
A little note to Sens fans.❤️
May 2, 2025 at 5:11 PM
A little note to Sens fans.❤️
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.
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.
April 14, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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.
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.
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.
You’ve endured so much over the past eight years.
This really feels like the start of something fun and special.
April 9, 2025 at 2:35 AM
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.
You’ve endured so much over the past eight years.
This really feels like the start of something fun and special.
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.
My respect & admiration for her only grows when I see her timeline over here.
February 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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.
My respect & admiration for her only grows when I see her timeline over here.
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.
www.nhl.com/news/jake-sa...
Phenomenal look at what motivates Jake Sanderson — and why he appears so calm on and off the ice.
www.nhl.com/news/jake-sa...
Stoic Sanderson becoming a force for Senators | NHL.com
Philosophy helps 22-year-old defenseman stay centered, in control for Ottawa
www.nhl.com
February 3, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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.
www.nhl.com/news/jake-sa...
Phenomenal look at what motivates Jake Sanderson — and why he appears so calm on and off the ice.
www.nhl.com/news/jake-sa...
I don’t have the words today, but I’m going to try.
Rest in peace Simmer.
💔
Rest in peace Simmer.
💔
January 30, 2025 at 2:39 PM
I don’t have the words today, but I’m going to try.
Rest in peace Simmer.
💔
Rest in peace Simmer.
💔
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.
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.
January 27, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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.
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.
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…
Not sure if that’s a good or bad omen ahead of this game against the Devils…
January 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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…
Not sure if that’s a good or bad omen ahead of this game against the Devils…
Merry Christmas to everybody!
(But especially to Sens fans).
(But especially to Sens fans).
December 25, 2024 at 6:10 PM
Merry Christmas to everybody!
(But especially to Sens fans).
(But especially to Sens fans).
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.
www.nhl.com/senators/new...
“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.
www.nhl.com/senators/new...
Dany Heatley Opens Up About Pizza Line Reunion | Ottawa Senators
Former Sens star discusses his time with Senators and his return to Ottawa
www.nhl.com
November 28, 2024 at 11:53 PM
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.
www.nhl.com/senators/new...
“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.
www.nhl.com/senators/new...
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.
This should be a fun night at CTC and will be great to celebrate those great teams from the early 2000s.
November 26, 2024 at 3:38 PM
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.
This should be a fun night at CTC and will be great to celebrate those great teams from the early 2000s.
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.
www.nhl.com/senators/new...
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.
www.nhl.com/senators/new...
Staios family opens up about cancer journey | Ottawa Senators
On Hockey Fights Cancer Night, the Staios family shares their story.
www.nhl.com
November 19, 2024 at 3:49 PM
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.
www.nhl.com/senators/new...
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.
www.nhl.com/senators/new...
I should definitely be more active on this platform.
So let’s open the door to suggestions, comments, etc on what you’d love to see from the Sens.
I’m all ears.
(We’re still working on the blackout issue I promise. But any other pressing concerns/questions, let me know!)
So let’s open the door to suggestions, comments, etc on what you’d love to see from the Sens.
I’m all ears.
(We’re still working on the blackout issue I promise. But any other pressing concerns/questions, let me know!)
November 17, 2024 at 6:07 PM
I should definitely be more active on this platform.
So let’s open the door to suggestions, comments, etc on what you’d love to see from the Sens.
I’m all ears.
(We’re still working on the blackout issue I promise. But any other pressing concerns/questions, let me know!)
So let’s open the door to suggestions, comments, etc on what you’d love to see from the Sens.
I’m all ears.
(We’re still working on the blackout issue I promise. But any other pressing concerns/questions, let me know!)
Reposted by Ian Mendes
The NHL is a small town, with little vision, and when it enabled the death of @capfriendly.bsky.social, we saw it again. What a small-minded place. www.thestar.com/sports/nhl/t...
Bruce Arthur: The NHL thinks the public isn’t interested in players’ salaries. Maybe they should talk to a fan for about five minutes
The Washington Capitals are buying the popular salary site CapFriendly and shutting it down. Why isn't the league doing something to replace it?
www.thestar.com
June 12, 2024 at 3:54 PM
The NHL is a small town, with little vision, and when it enabled the death of @capfriendly.bsky.social, we saw it again. What a small-minded place. www.thestar.com/sports/nhl/t...
Athletic subscribers: Take our mid season Sens survey and weigh in on a bunch of topics.
• How confident are you in management?
• Who is untouchable on this roster?
• Evaluate Dorion & D.J.
https://theathletic.com/5241491/2024/02/02/ottawa-senators-midseason-survey/?source=emp_shared_article
• How confident are you in management?
• Who is untouchable on this roster?
• Evaluate Dorion & D.J.
https://theathletic.com/5241491/2024/02/02/ottawa-senators-midseason-survey/?source=emp_shared_article
February 3, 2024 at 2:43 PM
Athletic subscribers: Take our mid season Sens survey and weigh in on a bunch of topics.
• How confident are you in management?
• Who is untouchable on this roster?
• Evaluate Dorion & D.J.
https://theathletic.com/5241491/2024/02/02/ottawa-senators-midseason-survey/?source=emp_shared_article
• How confident are you in management?
• Who is untouchable on this roster?
• Evaluate Dorion & D.J.
https://theathletic.com/5241491/2024/02/02/ottawa-senators-midseason-survey/?source=emp_shared_article