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Welcome to the favourite podcast of the Ottawa Senators coaching staff, who clearly make their lineup decisions based on what we tell them. In this episode, we gloat about being right about Jordan Spence, the Sens being Canada's team, and the Charge being Actually Good.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / November 10

Discussing the Progress of Ottawa Senators Defenceman Jordan Spence

The Ottawa Senators have had an inconsistent start to 2025-26, and some of that blame invariably falls on the defencemen. Of course, it is a team sport, everyone must take accountability and ownership, and the Sens defence are no exception.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / October 2

Senators News & Rumours: Call-Ups, Cozens’ Impact & Spence’s Arrival

The Ottawa Senators are closing in on opening night with a lot of questions about the roster. With two preseason games remaining, the coaching staff is still fine-tuning the lineup, getting last looks at prospects, and outlining the team’s expectations for what’s ahead.

Los Angeles Kings News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

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The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / September 27

The Overlooked Gem: Why Nikolas Matinpalo's Rise Shouldn't Be Forgotten Amid Jordan Spence's Arrival

The Ottawa Senators made waves this past offseason when they acquired Jordan Spence from the Los Angeles Kings, adding a young, puck-moving defenseman with NHL experience to their organizational depth chart.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / September 22

Senators News & Rumours: Rising Prospects, Spence’s Boost & LeBreton Arena Update

After making the 2025 Playoffs, the Ottawa Senators are heading into the 2025–26 NHL season with some unfamiliar energy that comes from bigger expectations.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / September 8

Ottawa Senators Top 25 Under 25, #6: Jordan Spence

Ottawa's acquisition of Jordan Spence this offseason – and what that means for the Senators' defence corps as a whole – is the biggest on-ice change for a team coming into the 2025-26 season with bigger expectations and even larger aspirations.

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / June 28

KOTP Ep. 233 with very special guest @ILoveLAWeLoveIt

The viral sensation from the final pick of the 2025 NHL Draft, Jeremy makes his KOTP debut. Oh yeah, the guys discuss the Jordan Spence trade, too. You can find us on X/Twitter at @kingsofthepod

Los Angeles Kings News / LA Kings Insider / June 28

Ken Holland speaks on decision to trade Jordan Spence, plans for rebuilding defensive group

Day 2 of the 2025 NHL Draft saw the LA Kings make eight selections. Later on today, we’ll dive into those with a few highlights on selected players, as well as the overall strategy for the day.

Los Angeles Kings News / LAFB Network / June 28

Los Angeles Kings Baffle Fans With Latest Head-Scratching Move

The Los Angeles Kings made waves on Day 2 of the NHL Draft — and not in the way their fans were hoping. Defenseman Jordan Spence, coming off a breakout season, was dealt to the Ottawa Senators in exchange for a third-round pick (No.

Los Angeles Kings News / The Hockey Writers / June 28

LA Kings Notebook: Defense is Top Priority, Thoughts on Spence Trade, Draft Decisions & More

The Los Angeles Kings have been the subject of numerous rumors regarding free agency and players they could either be shopping, looking to re-sign, or add.

NHL News / Full Press Hockey / June 28

Ottawa Senators Add RD Insurance in Jordan Spence

Friday evening, Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios traded back two spots in the opening round of the Draft, receiving the 23rd and 67th picks from the Nashville Predators in exchange.

NHL News / Hockey Royalty / June 28

Jordan Spence Traded to the Ottawa Senators

General Manager Ken Holland said the defense was at the top of his to-do list, and the first domino has fallen on the backend for the LA Kings. To kick off day two, Holland traded young blueliner Jordan Spence to the Ottawa Senators for a third-round pick in this year’s draft and a sixth-round pick in next year’s draft.

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The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz

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The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz

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Los Angeles Kings News / Daily Faceoff / June 28

Kings trade Jordan Spence to Senators for two draft picks

The Ottawa Senators have acquired defenseman Jordan Spence from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a 2025 third-round draft pick plus a 2026 sixth rounder, reports Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / June 28

Senators Trade Kings for Young Defenseman

The Ottawa Senators and Los Angeles Kings kicked off the second day of the 2025 NHL Draft with a major trade. The Senators are building off of their first playoff appearance in nearly a decade, and while it was a step forward, it's not enough for a hungry Ottawa franchise.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 28

Senators Acquire Jordan Spence from Kings for Two Picks

The Ottawa Senators have acquired right-shot defenseman Jordan Spence from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a third-round draft pick in 2025 (67th overall) and a 2026 sixth-round draft pick.

NHL News / Field Level Media / May 2

Oilers knock Kings out of playoffs for fourth straight year

Connor Brown scored once in a three-point game and the Edmonton Oilers advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, again at the expense of the Los Angeles Kings, thanks to a 6-4 home-ice victory in Game 6 on Thursday.

Unlikely hero helps the Maple Leafs eliminate the Senators

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The 'NHL's active points leaders' quiz

Los Angeles Kings News / LAFB Network / March 30

Los Angeles Kings Defensemen Now Quieting Vocal Critics

Two years ago, Jordan Spence made history as the first Australian-born player with Japanese citizenship to grace the NHL. Since then, he has steadily evolved into a crucial component of the Los Angeles Kings’ defensive unit.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 3

Spencer Knight stops 41 shots in Blackhawks' debut to beat Kings

Spencer Knight stopped 41 shots in his team debut and Ilya Mikheyev and Ryan Donato each tallied a goal and assist to lift the host Chicago Blackhawks to a 5-1 win against the slumping Los Angeles Kings on Monday.

Los Angeles Kings News / NHL Rumors / September 2, 2024

Los Angeles Kings Resign Jordan Spence the First Australian Born NHL Player

Jordan Spence, the first Australian-born player to reach the NHL, has continued to make strides in his professional hockey career since his debut with the Los Angeles Kings in 2022.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 2, 2024

Kings' defensive success sits with top prospects

The Los Angeles Kings will be entering the 2024-25 season with a glaring absence on defense.

Kings expected to re-sign exciting young defenseman

Who has the most hat tricks for every NHL franchise?

The 'Los Angeles Kings Stanley Cup-winning teams' quiz

Los Angeles Kings News / Field Level Media / August 1, 2024

Kings re-sign D Jordan Spence to 2-year, $3M deal

Defenseman Jordan Spence, the first Australian-born NHL player, re-signed with the Los Angeles Kings on a two-year, $3 million deal on Thursday. Spence, 23, finished with 24 points (two goals, 22 assists) in 71 games in 2023-24, his first full NHL season.

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 1, 2024

Kings expected to re-sign exciting young defenseman

The Los Angeles Kings are retaining defenseman Jordan Spence, who at 23 years old already looks like he could develop into an NHL mainstay in the near future.

NHL veteran signs four-year deal in Russia

Insider updates contract situation for Penguins' Sidney Crosby

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The 'Los Angeles Kings Stanley Cup-winning teams' quiz

Los Angeles Kings News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 24, 2024