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In This Issue 12 JAMES DUTHIE Reflects on some of the most meaningful moments in his career, talks new book release, and tells of the time he’s spent with his family this year.

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SEAN AVERY One of the biggest personalities in the NHL, Sean Avery’s spent the last few years in Hollywood. We caught up with the Ontario native to talk about his recent role and his new podcast.

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JAKE SANDERSON We sat down with The Senators #5 Overall pick to talk hometowns, hockey dreams, and the holidays.

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HAILEY SALVIAN An Ontario-born hockey buff, Hailey Salvian packed up and moved her entire life to Ottawa when she landed her dream job as a sports reporter for ‘The Ahtletic’. She chats about her transition to the big leagues, her favourite hockey memories, and the upcoming season.

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We’ve brainstormed 5 new ideas for at-home entertainment and new experiences to enjoy with your S.O, your roommates, or the whole family.

48 53 The Ottawa Senators Off-Season Report Card As Dorion nears the end of a long to-do list in 2020, filled with deals and difficult decisions, it’s a fine time to conduct an inspection of the work that’s been done so far.

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Ottawa’s FAVOURITE SON Heads Home For The Holidays

James Duthie A proud Gloucester boy, James Duthie has been a prominent face in Canadian sports broadcasting for over 2 decades. In his decorated career history, Duthie has won 8 Canadian Screen Awards, and took home the 2009 Excellence in Sports Broadcasting Award from Sports Media Canada for his work as host of TSN’s NHL coverage.

Covering the hockey world for TSN has been an incredible journey for Duthie, and, over his 20+ year career, he’s used his gift for story-telling to transform the Canadian hockey landscape and highlight the impact that hockey can have on Canadians in more ways than one.

A 4-time published author, Duthie is celebrating the recent release of his book ‘Beauties’, where he shares 57 of hockey’s greatest untold stories from some of the biggest names in the sport.

In his book, Duthie offers readers the chance to hear and reflect on the table-talk tales of hockey’s greats, the stories of impact and inspiration, and of course, humour.

We caught up with Duthie to hear his own stories and reflections after publishing a milestone piece in his career.

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Tell us about your latest book ‘Beauties’. What was the inspiration behind writing it?

My wife said we needed new coasters. No, I just love great stories. Getting to sit next to countless legendary players, coaches, and insiders on our hockey panel all these years, I’ve heard so many amazing tales that you couldn’t tell on TV. So I simply asked the game’s greats, its greatest characters, and some unsung heroes, to tell me their favourite hockey story.

And the result is 57 awesome stories, and a book I think people will really enjoy.

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How long did it take you to write this book? What do you enjoy most about writing and do you see yourself writing more books in the future?

The whole process took about a year, the writing itself about six months. This is my fourth book, and definitely the most work, to arrange the interviews, collect the stories, and do them justice.

I have a love-hate relationship with writing. A book takes over your life. I need to apologize to my family for all the times they tried to have conversations with me, and I was off in space, pondering which Sidney Crosby story to use.

But what I love most about writing is its permanence. You do a hockey panel during a

NHL game, and when it’s done it just disappears....

Poufff...gone into space.

I’m not going to be 80, looking back saying “Remember when Bob McKenzie and I had that really great first intermission chat during the Senators game?” But a book is there forever. Maybe my great great grandkids might read it. From their home on Mars.

Our favourite chapter in the book was on Jonathan Pitre, Ottawa’s courageous young hero who sadly passed away in 2018.

One particularly poignant moment in the story was about the email that Kyle Turris sent to Jonathan after being traded to Nashville. The chapter really emphasized the impact Jonathan had on

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the hockey community and how genuine an admiration so many players had for him.

Can you tell us a little about your relationship with Jonathan and the impact he had on you as a person?

No person outside my family has had more of an impact on my life than Jonny has. He changed the way I see the world, and my own setbacks and challenges. They are nothing compared to what he faced. He is the most courageous person I’ve ever met...will ever meet. I had written about Jonny before, in The Guy On The Left, and dedicated that book to him, but in Beauties I wanted to write specifically about his love for hockey and his unique relationship with hockey players.

A lot of people treated Jonny differently because of the way he looked, his bandages, his wheelchair. Hockey players never did. I think they recognized his toughness, and they took to him. That’s the bond I wanted to explore in his chapter.

You dedicated the book to your mother. What role has your mom played in your life?

My Mom has always been my rock. She was a teacher and has proofread every one of my books. Saved me about a thousand spelling errors.

Mom is 88, still lives by herself at her cottage, and is just a strong, amazing woman.

Dedicating the book to her was just a small way of telling her how much I love her.

Your book was #1 on the Toronto Star’s Bestseller Non-Fiction List last week, right ahead of Brian Burke’s new book “Burke’s Law: A Life in Hockey”. In our opinion, one of the most important moments in Canadian television histo-

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ry took place when you interviewed Brian and his late son Brendan in late 2009. The interview was about Brendan’s decision to come out and the struggles and challenges that exist for gay athletes.

The interview also really spotlighted a great example of unconditional love and support between a father and son. Tragically, Brendan would pass away just a few months later in an automobile accident.

Looking back, what does that interview mean to you? What kind of person is Brian Burke underneath his gruff exterior that fans may not know about?

Few interviews mean more to me than that one. That Brendan and Brian would trust me, and TSN, to tell their story means a great deal. Brendan was a wonderful guy, and in many ways the perfect person to be one of the first gay voices in hockey. It made his death that much more tragic.

Brian is a really good man.

I always tell him I see through his tough-guyTV-character act. All those years on Tradecentre, we’d do interviews and he’d scowl at me and give oneword answers. And then when the interview was over he would text me and say, “That was great TV! I saved your show again!”

Burkie’s a piece of work.

Speaking of father-son relationships, you were particularly close to your dad.

Tell us a little about the man that he was and how much he meant to you?

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around telling them stories of his boxing career or his RCMP adventures.

And my passion for sports was born and fuelled by all those nights in Frank Clair Stadium, watching Rough Rider games with him. When the REDBLACKS won the Grey Cup in 2016, I called him as soon as I got off the stage from presenting the Cup. That’s one of the coolest moments of my career...of my life. He never thought he’d live long enough to see them win. He was so happy and so proud that I was there in the middle of it. Will never forget that call.

What parenting lessons did you learn from your parents? What is the best piece of advice you could give to someone about to be a parent for the first time?

Just unconditional love and support. Mom and Dad supported me and my two sisters, no matter what we wanted to pursue in life.

It never wavered. We’re striving to do the same with our three kids. Find your passion, chase it, and we have your back no matter what. And just be a good person. Treat other people right. All people.

I don’t know if my parents ever said that directly, but you learn through osmosis watching them as you grow up. I’ve hardly been a perfect parent, I still don’t know what the hell I’m doing most of the time. But my kids are kind, big-hearted people. And I’m proud of that.

Have you adjusted to life amid COVID-19? Any lessons you’ve learned or things you’ve rediscovered?

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I’ve learned I can be a world champion lazy-ass. I am elite at spending 16 hours on the couch, with crumbs covering most of my body. Beyond that, I loved the extra time with our kids. To go on daily hour-long walks with three teenagers is rare. I think, like everyone, it has just reminded me that health and family are the only things that really matter, and how lucky we are to live in Canada.

How do you feel the NHL pulled off the return-to-play and subsequent playoffs?

Are you optimistic that the season will start in January 2021 and do you think there is a chance (as Senators owner Eugene Melnyk stated) that some fans could potentially be able to see games live this season?

Back in April-May, I didn’t think they could pull it off.

Just too many hurdles. So they did an amazing job. It wasn’t the same without fans, but the hockey was terrific. As for the start of next season, I am definitely concerned. I think the best-case scenario is a gradual return for fans. Perhaps, none at the beginning, then maybe 10% capacity, then 20% etc. That’s if all goes well. I just can’t see full arenas until after a vaccine is available and a large percentage of the population has been vaccinated. But we’re all guessing right now.

What are your thoughts on the Ottawa Senators off-season moves thus far?

Specifically, the return of the original jerseys, the Draft selections of Stuetzle and Sanderson, the Matt Murray acquisition and the Free-Agent signings of Dadonov and Galchenyuk?

The jersey thing I don’t really understand the obsession with. If nothing else, they certainly remind me of my early

days at CJOH covering the team. Miss you Ron Tugnutt! I think they’ve had an excellent off-season. And there is true hope for the first time in a while.

They have a ton of really good prospects. I guess my concern would be, do they have a couple who can become truly great?

Most Cup winners have a couple of greats. Crosby/ Malkin, Kane/Toews, Hedman/Kucherov/Point, not as many have a bunch of “really goods”. Does Chabot become a great? Stuetzle?

Branstromm? They certainly have candidates.

What do you feel Eugene Melnyk can do to win back the confidence of the Ottawa fan base?

There is a percentage of the fanbase he likely can’t win back. The relationship is just too toxic. But for the rest, I would just say stay out of the headlines, stay away from the mics, and spend the money you promised you would when the time comes. It’s not that complicated.

You’ve done a lot of great charitable work with the Children Believe organization. What inspired you to get involved with them?

I think it’s important to be a citizen of the planet, and help in places that need it, no matter how far away. I love kids, and it breaks my heart to see any child suffer. Children Believe offers me a chance to help in a small way.

And selfishly, I wanted my children to see how lucky they are, and to understand their life in Aurora Ontario is not the way the majority of kids in the world live. I

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took each of them on a trip with Children Believe when they were 16. They saw kids living in indescribable poverty. It was hard, but I think it impacted all three of them.

They saw that they can help.

That there is hope.

This interview will be part of our Holiday Issue, so we should ask you a few questions about the Holidays. Tell us your favourite holiday gift you’ve ever received (or least favourite) and why was it so memorable for you. Also, do you have anything on your Christmas wish list this year you want to leak out early so your family can get score some big points with you on December 25th?

I’m a suck, so whenever my wife or kids gives me something to do with family...those Apple photo albums...things like that are the best. But if you want a more embarrassing answer, when I was 17, I asked for this monkey puppet I saw in a mall. I loved the Clemson football team and so I named it Clem and my sister knit the monkey a Clemson sweater. Now the fact that I was 17 and carried a monkey puppet around concerns me greatly. I had issues. I’ll need therapy at some point. But I loved that damn monkey. Miss you Clem.

What was Christmas Eve/ Christmas Day like for you growing up in Ottawa? Do you have any memories or traditions that you’ve kept alive for your family as years have gone by?

It was amazing, perfect. We were always allowed to open one present before breakfast Christmas morning, and then we’d have to wait. And my older sister Kristy would torment me by eating so

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slowly. Kristy and my other sister Merydee would also come up with elaborate ways to give me my present. They are 4 and 6 years older, I was the baby. One Christmas, they strung fishing line all over our house, telling me the present was at the end of the line. I’m talking upstairs, downstairs...everywhere. It probably took me an hour to follow the whole line, which of course led back under the tree.

Another year they attached my present to a buoy on the lake at our cottage in the fall, and let the lake freeze over. So Christmas morning I had to take an axe and hack through the ice to find my gift. I love my sisters, but they are evil geniuses.

What were your favourite places to eat and visit growing up in Ottawa? Do you have any places you always return to when you’re back in the city?

I’m afraid most of my classics are probably gone.

Shout out to Young Chow Chinese Food in Blackburn Hamlet! I spent my early twenties at Stoney Mondays on the market and Maxwell’s on Elgin. I had a Maxwell’s card. I thought that made me a pretty big deal. Later, when I lived in The Glebe, I loved Light of India on Bank and The Green Door. Still go there sometimes when I come home. And The Weston breakfast buffet is my go-to whenever I am back for football or hockey games.

I am a huge breakfast guy. It would terrify you how much I can eat in the morning.

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Did you play any sports growing up in the city? Was there a time in your life that you thought you would be James Duthie the pro athlete instead of James Duthie the broadcaster – or were those dreams ended pretty early on like they are for most of us?

Oh ya. I was fully delusional.

I played high school football at Gloucester and was convinced I was going to get a scholarship to Clemson and play for the 49ers.

Then halfway through my final year I realized I was a 5’10 160 cornerback with mediocre speed and talent. Not sure the Niners were looking for that. I did get recruited by McGill for football, and was going to go there and take Phys Ed but decided journalism at Carleton was a better bet. Before football, I played soccer for the Gloucester Hornets, and hockey for the Blackburn Stingers. As I wrote in The Guy On The Left, I wasn’t a great hockey player. Bad skater. Total goal suck. Soft as pudding.

What is the career accomplishment you’re most proud of and why?

That a funny looking kid from Gloucester could somehow still be on TV, and there haven’t been protests to remove him.

I don’t know. I just hope that I’ve treated the people I work with right, and have treated all the viewers with respect by being prepared, somewhat professional, and occasionally giving them some ridiculous skit or music video to give them a brief distraction from life.

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watched you say, “That guy was alright. He wasn’t too much of a jerk.”

What was it like being at the game when the Raptors won the 2019 NBA Championship? Did you have any memorable interactions with Kawhi Leonard or any of the Raptors?

One of the highlights of my career for sure. When we lost the national hockey rights six years ago, my job changed to cover big events in other sports, and the Raptors championship was a true privilege to be a part of. I didn’t get to know Kawhi, I’m not sure anyone really did. During the post-game celebrations, Fred Van Vleet came over for an interview.

He was drenched in champagne and sweat, had this huge cut over his eye. He looked like a boxer who had just gone 12 rounds and won the title. And at one quiet moment before we went on, he just looked around and said, “Is this shit real?” Yup Fred, it was.

Your colleague, Bob McKenzie, recently announced he was semi-retiring. What has it been like for you to work with Bob over the years?

Do you ever see yourself ‘semi-retiring’ or do you feel that when you’re done you’ll just ride off into the sunset and enjoy retirement completely?

Much of the respect and trust people have in our panel and hockey coverage is because of Bob. He’s an absolute legend and one of my best friends. He’s taken up golf now too so I’m hoping he’ll be a golf partner for the next 30 years or so.

As for me, I’d like to do this as long as people will put up with me. I love my job. I love the people I work with. You can’t ask for much more.

Finally, tell us about your wife. How did you two meet? Did you have to use some of your Duthie charm to win her over or was she captivated by you at first sight? Where did you go on your first date and what would you say is the secret to a happy relationship and life?

We met in line outside Maxwell’s on the market on a cold winter night. I guess my Maxwell’s card had expired! She asked if she could borrow my gloves. I still don’t know if that was a pick-up line or if her hands were just really freaking cold. That was a Saturday. We went to a movie Sunday night. Super Bowl Sunday. My buddies said, “If he’s missing the Super Bowl, this must be big.” It was. I think in our case, the secret is we are both pretty easy-going and we make each other laugh. She also is not a sports fan. At all. I called her once after the last game of a cup final to tell her I was coming home and she said, “Are you sure there isn’t one more round?” I said, “No, babe, Jonathan Toews is right in front of me holding the Stanley Cup, there are no more rounds.”

I kinda love the fact I don’t ever come home and have to have an extended discussion about the Senators penalty kill. @tsnjamesduthie

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W E A L T H P A R T N E R S

YEAR END TAX TIPS! As we close in on December, it’s a great time to look for ways to minimize tax liability. Once the calendar turns over to January – it is too late, except for contributing to your RRSP in the first 60 days of 2021.

risk tolerance allows for this strategy. At the very least, reinvest proceeds inside your TFSA if room allows recalling that in January you will pick up at least another $6,000 of TFSA room.

For starters, take stock of medical bills and any charitable donations. Unclaimed charitable donations made by a taxpayer and spouse/common law partner within the current and previous five years can be grouped and claimed in the current year…although limits apply. In this year of Covid-19, while there are limits to medical deductions (cannot exceed the lesser of $2,352 or 3% of net income), you can group expenses for children and spouses as long as they don’t exceed this amount.

Medical expenses of dependant relatives that exceed this amount may also be claimed by the individual.

You may transfer high value securities to your favorite charity for a legal “double dip” because no taxes are paid on the capital gain and a tax credit is claimable for the value of the transfer.

If you are a business owner, consider purchasing needed equipment before year end so that the deductions or capital cost can be applied in this current year. Why postpone buying equipment to January when it could be bought in December and the tax benefits utilized now.

If working from home this year, perhaps your 2021 income could be lower.

If self employed or up for a bonus, try to delay any extra income to the new year for further tax deferral. In some cases, your 2021 income may even be lower due to retirement or the effects of C-19 slowdowns.

Review non-registered investment accounts and determine any capital gains realized in the current year or previous three years. If so, you may also have some losses to offset these. Losses can be carried back up to three years and forward indefinitely.

Use any proceeds from tax loss selling to pay off nontax deducible loans if possible. You could then borrow back money to reinvest and claim the interest costs as a tax deduction assuming your time horizon and

Income splitting is another tool used by business owners and even with the recent “Tax On Split Income” (TOSI) rules, there are opportunities. A spousal loan can also be of great value when you have a couple with widely differing income levels. So are Flow Through Limited Partnership Resource Funds which are fully tax deductible.

As always, it's best to consult a qualified accountant or financial planner who can assist with the above should you need help – but do so before year-end.

To all readers…Best Wishes for a wonderful Christmas season along with Health, Happiness and of course Prosperity in 2021.

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Ottawa’s Best Steak Houses

From seasoned and savoury to premium and prime-aged, these five favourite local spots specialize in mouth-watering steaks and a great dining experience.

Al’s Steakhouse 327 Elgin St

An Ottawa staple specializing in old-school favourites like steak, seafood and martinis, Lebanese immigrant Halim “Al” Saikali, first opened the doors to Al’s Steakhouse over 50 years ago. Ever since, he’s held the business close to his heart, eventually passing operations on to his son, daughters and grandson, who ensure the quality of the certified Angus beef, fresh fish, classic cocktails and an extensive wine list. As the self-proclaimed “first and only restaurant” to cook its beef, aged a minimum of 40 days, on live charcoal, Al’s continues to provide diners with their distinctive signature taste.

The Crazy Horse Steakhouse & Saloon

115 Roland Michener Dr A lively hangout spot with a Western vibe, this Texas inspired menu features signature ribs, wings, and Ottawa’s only StoneGrill steak experience. The concept, an import from Australia, involves large stone slabs heated to more than 700℉ personally delivered to customers’ tables. The sizzling prime cut of steak comes with two sides, whether you choose sweet potato fries or stuffed baked potatoes, corn on the cob or Santa Fe rice. Rare, medium, or well-done, the grill time is up to you - simply transfer to your own plate and dig in.

The Keg Steakhouse

Multiple Locations What began as a small location in North Vancouver has since expanded to a fan favourite franchise boasting over 100 restaurants across North America. The perfect place to connect, iconic favourites abound and new dishes simply await discovery. With signature seasonings, classic accompaniments and delectable desserts, the Canadian classic is also proud to support 300 various charities.

Rosebowl Steak & Seafood 228 Preston St As a “purveyor of fine foods A recent move from Carling Ave. to Little Italy ensures since 1976,” this stalwart, that options remain aplenty. lounge-like spot features you prefer a Filet leather chairs and low Tees Up For A Whether New Decade Mignon or PorterHouse, lighting as the backdrop to chef and owner Danny Skaff the menu, which provides Photography by Jesi Cason ensures the very best cuts an abundant choice of along with delectable entrées steak, chops, and seafood. and freshly made desserts.

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GUIDE: Health & Happiness Every issue, we find five lifestyle changes that are so simple, so surprising, and so successful that they are sure to spark a massive difference in your health and happiness.

Lower The Temperature For A Better Night’s Sleep Experts say that the ideal temperature for sleeping is around 15 - 19 degrees celsius.

For an improved night’s sleep, opt for heavier sheets and a lower room temperature, not the other way around.

Seek Healthy Competition For At Home Fitness Success A 2014 study found that one of the best ways to stay motivated in your fitness goals is by forming a social network to set friendly competitive workout goals with, not a social support group, who will cheer you on but do nothing to challenge you.

In the study, the former group had significantly better results than the latter.

Start Every Morning With A Glass Of Lemon Water Not only is water a great choice to kickstart your morning, but adding freshly squeezed lemon juice or all-natural lemon oil to that daily habit helps to flush toxins from your body, helps to alkalize your system, and fights inflammation. It’s one of the easiest ways to get a health boost first thing in the morning.

Take A Walk After You Eat To Aid Digestion And Balance Blood Sugar Experts say that taking a brisk walk after a meal comes with a ton of benefits. Not only does it boost your metabolism for better digestion, it can also boost circulation and balance your blood sugar levels.

Schedule Laughter Into Every Week Whether it’s time with friends, an hour long comedy special, or reading a comic novel, make sure you’re laughing on the regular. Laughing increases blood flow by 20%, gives you a rush of endorphines, and can improve your

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sean avery From Ontario, to the NHL, to the Hollywood Hills, Sean Avery is continuously learning and trying new things.

We caught up with the ex-pro hockey player to discuss his favourite career highlights, his new acting career, and, what he thinks is the single biggest difference between the person he was before the NHL and who he is today.

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What are some of your best memories growing up in Ontario? What do you miss about Canada when you’re in New York? Are there parts of you that will always be innately Canadian?

Growing up my dad played major junior in Oshawa for the Generals, but I actually grew up in Kitchener and that’s what I identify my childhood as. I was there until twelve or thirteen. Growing up I remember Oktoberfest to be a Canadian thing that I can vividly remember. That was always our first hockey tournament of the year, the Oktoberfest tournament. I can always remember being excited about the 1st week of school because that was when hockey tryouts would start. I went to a lot of Kitchener Ranger games when I was growing up. That was as good as going to an NHL game for me… I didn’t see an NHL game live until I was 12 in 1992, when my dad took me to Maple Leaf Gardens to see Toronto vs. St. Louis Blues.

Growing up in Canada it was hockey, hockey, hockey.

The thing that I miss about Canada is the food. The quality of the food... even with things like candy bars... the stuff that we eat in the U.S is not good. I was never a big processed food snob or anything, but you can definitely tell the difference when you get older.

You were an undrafted free agent who went on to have a successful 14-year NHL career against the odds.

What was it like for you to not be drafted? Did you feel like your NHL dream was over, did you use it as extra motivation?

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Not really. Someone has asked me that before and they tried to say “there’s no way that you felt the way that you felt”. But I think at that point I sort of expected it. The World Juniors is a big thing for any Canadian junior player, that’s what you strive for. The year of my draft I was having a really good year and I didn’t get a World Junior invite. That was sort of when my mindset changed to “Nothing’s going to come easy to me. I probably won’t get drafted. I’m probably going to have to do it the unconventional way”. It’s funny, there was really never an ounce of me that thought that I wasn’t going to play in the NHL. When you don’t get drafted you can still go to training camp and you can go wherever you want. I ended up going to Detroit’s camp that next year. Now, this was the first camp for any of the guys that were my age, the guys that had been drafted the previous year. I went to training camp and I ended up getting a contract, which is very unique. The guys that were drafted the previous year weren’t going to end up signing their contracts for a few years. So I came back to junior and I signed an NHL contract. I really couldn’t tell you anyone that that has happened to, and it was because I had a really good camp and I guess Detroit said “we don’t want him to be able to go and play somewhere else” so they signed me to a contract. I remember I had a junior salary of like, $4500, which at that point in 1998 or 1999 junior was a huge amount of money.

From the time the draft happened in June, four months later I had an NHL contract, so there wasn’t that much time to dwell on it.

If you could go back in time to speak to the person you were right before you entered the NHL, with the benefit of knowing all that you know now, what advice would you give your younger self to better prepare for the journey that was to come?

Priorities are the big thing.

You know, I was really motivated once I signed an NHL contract. I think I was definitely motivated before, but I think I took chances and did things that I probably shouldn’t have. I was a little bit wild when I was younger. So, I think priorities, that’s the big thing. And I don’t think there’s an age limit on priorities... I don’t think you have to start prioritizing things once you hit a certain age or you should stop doing it once you get to a certain age.

If you want to be a pro, those priorities are: One. Outworking all of your peers. Two. Staying as disciplined as you possibly can. And three. Pushing yourself. Like really trying to maximize what you have.

I don’t think there is any age where it’s too young to push yourself physically, and I think I would’ve liked to have done that sooner.

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Tell us about your experience filming for Tenet.

What was it like working with so many big names and on such a big production?

It was pretty wild. I’ve been on set before, but this was very secretive. When I got cast, I didn’t know what the role was going to be, I didn’t know how long I was going to be shooting, they basically told me I had to be at this place on a certain day and that’s it.

When I got to the hotel in Palm Springs I was obviously excited and nervous.

I had lines, I didn’t know when they were going to shoot dialogue. We ended up having to drive almost two hours to set every day.

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port van that morning, the second person was Robert Pattinson, the third was John David Washington, and then the fourth was Aaron Taylor-Johnson. I think that when I get to look back on everything when I’m an old man, I’ll always remember that moment. I was like “wow this is ******* real” Being able to be on a Christopher Nolan set for six weeks is basically like going to film school 101, it’s like nothing you’ve ever seen before. Tenet was such a huge production and I think that people don’t really know how big that production was. There were about 1200 people on set. I don’t know if I’ll ever be on

a set that was more physically demanding, and the other three guys were all in agreement. I look back on it now and kick myself because I wasn’t in as good of shape as I should have been…. But I don’t think any of us knew what to expect.

Watching [Christopher Nolan] work is a perfect example of seeing somebody who’s so singularly focused on a mission, on a job, that no outside forces can penetrate that level. It’s pretty special to watch.

Some actors can’t stand to watch themselves on screen. Do you enjoy it, or do you cringe?

Well, I’ve only got to see the movie once, but you know, that was the first time

where I watched a movie and I was like “I would have been happy to see more of me”. Everything was set up to make everyone in that movie look as good as you can possibly look.

I would have liked to have known my lines a little bit better, but you know we didn’t know what anything was about.... everything was so secretive. I think that he did that on purpose. So yeah, I can watch it and I’m excited to see it again because I’ve only been able to see it once and I think it’s a movie you probably have see a few times.

Your transition into acting required a lot of hard work, confidence, trial and error, and training. Do you think anyone can be an actor if they try, or does it require a skill or ability that cannot be taught?

I think athletes for some reason don’t understand how good of an actor that they can be. There are so many similarities. The work ethic, the consistency, the ability to do things over and over, being extremely repetitious about things. I think the reason why [acting] is difficult is because you come from a sport that doesn’t embrace emotion. I think it’s worse if you’re taught to not show emotion, and in film, that’s the only thing you can do.

That’s the interesting part of it... being able to understand that emotions are good, having different emotions is good.

I think anyone can do anything as long as you work hard enough at it, but I definitely think that athletes have the ability to make that transition. You have to go allin on it.

Your podcast “No Gruffs Given” celebrated 1 million downloads a few weeks back. What do you have planned for the podcast in the coming months? And, do you see yourself continuing with the 1-hour per week commitment long term?

What I didn’t really understand before is when you start something like this, the consistency is what creates an audience. So I have to think about the show once I’m done recording the previous week’s show.

I think about what people are going to want to hear, because those are the people that are coming back week after week and giving me the ability to have a million people listen to 40 podcasts or whatever it is so consistency is the big thing. I think that trying to make it different as much as you can. which is somewhat difficult because I’m just me…. I’m starting to incorporate more interviews with people which I think is interesting. The problem is I don’t like to have to ask people to do things, which is kind of why I started as just be for the first 20 episodes. So yeah, I do think that consistency is the most important thing.

People are relying on you now, they invested time in you and they want to know that every Wednesday they can wake up and there’s going to be a new episode.

I think that’s what is exciting and scary about it all.

What is the best piece of advice that you have received in your life?

Oh man... When I think about the moments that have shaped me, all these flashbacks come to my first couple of years in the

“I think the reason why [acting] is difficult is because you come from a sport that doesn’t embrace emotion. I think it’s worse if you’re taught to not show emotion, and in film, that’s the only thing you can do.

NHL in Detroit, playing on a team with such a wide variety of characters and like 11 Hall of Famers, such a uniquely diverse group of guys. There were so many things that were said to me from Steve Yzerman telling me to talk less, which is something that I’ve never forgotten... and something that I have done the complete opposite of... to Brendan Shanahan telling me to never take a yellow taxi, a weird and interesting moment that I remember.

Brett Hall teaching me how to sign my name, teaching me how to write my autograph. I think all the moments that are seared into my brain came in the first 2 years, which I think is good because you know you’re young and you should be embracing as much information as you can. I think that it’s much easier to learn things when you’re younger and I think being open to that is probably the best advice that I’ve got from all these little small pieces of advice over the years.

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Drive Guide Here’s what’s coming to showrooms in 2021.

The New Acura MDX: Sporty And Spacious

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he fourth generation of Acura’s MDX will boast a radically different design according to its prototype, unveiled in mid-October.

The model is sleek in design, with a longer, lower, and pulled-back cabin that offers both space and comfort to a growing market of SUV drivers.

The fourth generation is unveiled 20 years after Acura’s first-gen MDX, and both time and dramatic differences in engineering separate the two.

On the inside, dynamically designed sports seats accentuate the drawn-out design of the car, and all-new Acura technologies line a new Precision Cockpit’s all-digital instrumentation.

The car that Acura hails as “the most premium, performance-focused and technologically sophisticated SUV in company history,” will hit the market in early 2021, with a modified Type S to be available in early summer.

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n late October, Volvo premiered the XC40 Recharge, the company’s first fully electric car. The compact, 402 horsepower luxury SUV will have an MSRP of around $65,000 in Canada in 2021

The XC40 will also be part of a new generation of Volvos that offer an integrated infotainment system with partner Google: think Google Assistant, Google Maps, and Google Play Store, all built-in. The XC40 announcement comes with a shift in Volvo’s partnerships with charging networks, including ChargePoint, to offer drivers access to an even larger network of stations across the US and Canada.

Jeep Introduces An Updated Grand Wagoneer

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n September, Jeep unveiled an all-new vision for the Wagoneer portfolio.

The Wagoneer is Jeep’s premium line, and the new Grand Wagoneer is the 5th generation of its kind. The new concept includes the best in Jeep’s features, including electrified powertrain, sophisticated 4x4 off-road systems, and a first-ever passenger screen in an SUV, part of what the company calls, ‘an unmatched selection of upscale, premium, interior features.’

2021 Kia Sorento Seeks Adventure

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t’s clear the Kia envisioned an active lifestyle for the 2021 Sorento. The upgraded model boasts improved off-road capability with higher ground clearance, and a mind for both power and impressive efficiency.

The interior has more room for cargo, and the impressively redesigned seats are perfect for weekend driving adventures. It’s not just a modern version of previous generations: the new Sorento is thoughtfully reimagined for the explorers and weekend wanderers of 2021.

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The truck is massive, immersive, and rugged, but fully electric and well-suited to a modern era. The modified open-concept version of the truck offers an all-glass roof, too. The truck is set to arrive late in the year/ into early 2022, with a starting price of around $150,000 Canadian. Smaller and more affordable models are slated for 2023.

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The Best Colours To Use In Your Home Office Your home office is more than just a room, it’s an atmosphere.

A good home office has the power to captivate your productivity and channel it into the task at-hand.

You don’t want to be distracted by menial household chores or an out-of-place painting, you just want to crush your workload.

When choosing a colour palette to design your office, here are what the experts say.

Each Colour Affects Different Parts of You According to renowned colour psychologist Angela Wright, the four main colours that affect our psyche, proven by heavily-vetted science, are red, blue, yellow and green. Red affects the body, blue affects the mind, yellow affects emotions, the ego and self-confidence, and green affects your perception of balance between your mind, body and emotions. Understanding these effects and how they relate to your work is key in picking the right colour palette.

It’s Not Just the Colour, But the Intensity Wright conducted numerous experiments while writing her thesis on colour psychology. Her results showed that, although each colour stimulates certain parts of us, as mentioned, it’s actually the shade or intensity of each colour that will determine how affected you are. Super bright, intense colours will evoke more intense stimulus than softer, calm colours. Basically, the more intense the shade, the more intense the effect.

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Red Unlike other colours, Red has a very wide spectrum, which spans from neon pink to dark burgendy.

Studies have shown that middle-tone reds can increase your heart rate and alertness, which has been linked to its association with blood, danger, and negative connotations. Darker reds, like burgundy, have been linked to an increase in appetite. Generally, red is not a great colour for productivity as it is quite distracting, but the alertness from a middle-tone red might help workers who struggle to feel energized.

One study by prominent colour theorist Andrew Elliot showed a decrease in performance in participants who saw red before taking a test. To maximize the power of red in your office, keep it minimal.

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Blue Blue is seen as the ultimate productive colour. Blue has been shown to slow breathing and lower blood pressure, and is generally linked to academia for its calming properties. Many designers incorporate blue into student study spaces. People who need to focus on long, repetitive tasks like accounting or physics, would do well to have a calm shade of blue in their home. Dark blue has been shown to be the most calming tone.

Green Green is prominently found in nature. According to both Wright and Elliot, green has a calming effect on people, and tends to bring your attention inward. This might be because, at one point, many of our natural habitats were surrounded by lush foliage and greenery, and being around it signals to our brains that we are safe and hidden from predators.

However, compared to red, green is less motivating. People who are constantly on the move outside of the office might find green great for its calming properties, or they might feel like it drains them of energy. Green and blue were found to be the most calming colour combination in Wright’s study.

Yellow According to Elliot, yellow is seen as a positive colour, reinforcing confidence and stimulating creativity. Wright says that yellow was not stimulating in the sense of alertness, performing worse than blue, but rather its encouraging properties make it easier for workers to do away with inhibitions and focus on the task at hand.

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15 QUESTIONS WITH SENS PROSPECT JAKE SANDERSON Whitefish, a picturesque ski resort town in Montana, was listed by the New York Times as one of the 52 Best Places to Visit in the World. Montana is a state that’s been a breeding ground for several professional athletes over the years, like NBA Hall of Famer Phil Jackson, NFL/CFL QB Dave Dickenson and a host of other football, basketball, baseball, MMA, Figure Skating, Golf and of course, skiing pros.

When it comes to hockey, the list of NHL players is not as impressive. In fact, it is non-existent. No one from Montana has ever played in the NHL. Jake Sanderson intends to change this and change it very soon.

Tell us a little about Whitefish.

What life was like for you growing up there?

Whitefish was a super cool place, it’s probably my favourite place in the world to go. It’s a super cool town, they have a big ski hill there that I used to ski on a lot. We go back every summer, I do a lot of mountain biking there. We live on the lake too, so we go out on the boat a lot and go fishing. Whitefish is a great spot.

The Ottawa Senators selected Sanderson with the #5 Overall pick in the recent 2020 NHL Draft and fans hope the Defenceman becomes a pillar on their Blue Line soon, and for many years to come.

His excellent season captaining the United States Under-18 National Team catapulted Sanderson up the Draft Rankings, and had scouts excited about his skill, speed and hockey sense had him rated as one of the most NHL-ready prospects from the Draft.

We caught up with Sanderson to talk about Montana, the NHL and of course, what its like to be drafted 31 spots higher than his old man, former NHL All-Star Geoff Sanderson.

It’s been said that you would be the first player born in Montana to ever make it to the NHL. What does that mean to you, to be able to put Whitefish on the hockey map the way that your father (former NHL star Geoff Sanderson) did for the North West Territories?

I think if I could be the first, that would be super cool. Hopefully one day, younger kids living in Montana could maybe look up to me and follow my path.

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become a Defenceman? Was it a difficult decision for you or did you know early on that you were better suited to play on the back end?

When I was younger I played a bit of both. I played forward and a bit of defence. At the time I was a pretty good backward skater. I like playing on the back end because you can see the whole play from back there. My mind is one of my strengths as a hockey player, so I just think defenceman was the best fit for me.

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You skyrocketed up the NHL Draft Rankings this past season. What do you think were the biggest reasons for your rising stock this past year? Did you make any changes to your game or work on anything in particular that you feel helped elevate your play in the scouts’ eyes?

My confidence grew as the season went on. At the start of the year, we played a lot of college teams... and once we were done with the college games and went back to playing kids our own age, it was a lot easier because we were used to playing the older and bigger guys. Once we switched over I felt more dominant. I think our team as a whole started to play a lot better too, which kind of complimented me individually.

The draft process was obviously different this year. Did you do a bunch of interviews on Zoom with various teams? What was that experience like for you – and did you have any idea that the Senators were going to draft you after you spoke to them with them?

Ya, the process was pretty unique. Hopefully, it won’t happen again to other kids, but it was still cool. I was in Whitefish at the time of the draft. Being a kid that watches a lot of NHL hockey and getting to talk to the managers and stuff that means a lot. Ottawa was actually my first interview and they drafted me, so that’s cool. I didn’t really know who was going to draft me.

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How did it feel to be coming to play in a Canadian city with one of the youngest rosters in the NHL? I was so excited to hear my name. I have only heard great things about the Senators staff and players, I’m staying here in North Dakota with Jacob Bernard-Docker and he tells me a lot about it. To be in the Nation’s Capital is super special.

Who were some of your favourite players growing up as a kid? What did you like most about them and what current (or former) NHL players do you feel your game is similar to?

Growing up, I loved watching Drew Doughty. Right now I’d say one of my favourite players is Nathan MacKinnon. I like to model my game after Miro Heiskanen.

Tell us a little about you away from the ice. Are you a gamer?

No, I’m not a gamer (laughs). I was in Michigan when Fortnite came out, and a lot of my teammates played. I played a little bit, but I haven’t played Xbox in a couple of months at least.

Favourite pre-game and post-game meals?

For a pre-game meal, my billet mom last year made some really good grilled chicken with some sauce on it and artichokes.

This interview is for our Holiday Issue. What’re the best and worst Christmas gifts you remember giving or receiving from family members growing up?

I think the best Christmas gift I’ve ever received was when I was younger, and I got a custom hockey stick with my name on it. It was the first time I had a stick with my name on it with the American flag. I think the worst present was when I got a pair of socks.

I needed socks at the time, so it wasn’t a terrible present, it was just not what I expected to open (laughs).

What will be your first major purchase with your 1st NHL cheque?

I want to stay smart and save money, but one thing in the back of my mind is that I want to help my parents keep our house in Whitefish in the family.

We’ve had that house for a really long time and I would love to help them to keep the house in our family for generations to come.

Have you ever been to Ottawa?

Ya actually, I have been to Ottawa. We went to the Parliament buildings, I think I was in 8th Grade. It was a field trip.

What is the best piece of advice you have ever been given, that you would give to young players reading this who also want to be drafted into the NHL one day?

The best thing you can do is find a good routine and stick to it. Implement hard work, always try to outwork your teammates and the other guys on the other teams, because work is the thing that takes everyone far. If you work the hardest you know it’ll pay off.

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Now This Surprising finds from the world of research.

The Golf Industry Saw Record Breaking Sales This Summer Despite golf courses being closed in early spring, a new report shows that the golf industry was at an alltime high by mid to late summer.

The report, which was carried out by the American National Golf Foundation, found that golf courses were seeing an increase of about 20% more rounds compared to last year’s number for the same time period.

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And it wasn’t just regulars who were hitting the fairways: new participants were contributing to the boosted numbers as well. The industry saw 32% more golf equipment purchased this year over last year, a difference of millions in revenue.

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Wine Drinkers Tend To Have Lower Obesity Rates, Study Shows

Over Half Of People Under 60 Want To Stop Using Cash

Moderate wine drinkers have the lowest body-mass index of all different types of alcohol consumers, including those who don’t drink alcohol, a study found.

A study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health surveyed over 280,000 participants, between 40 to 69 years of age, and found that people who drank wine in moderation, or in ‘hazardous’ amounts, had lower BMIs than those who did not drink.

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A new survey of over 2,000 respondents shows that younger generations are looking towards a cashless tomorrow.

More Than 150,000 Canadians Volunteer Over 5 Hours A Week To Hockey Scotiabank’s report on the economic impact of hockey in Canada shows the benefit of volunteerism on the industry.

Over 150,000 volunteers dedicate significant amounts of their time to local hockey, by coaching, helping with tournaments, or with administration needs.

The survey found that over 58% of respondents would like to stop using cash, and over a third of the population has gone cashless in the last few months due to COVID19.

While cash-carrying is still relatively high in the Baby Boomer and Gen X cohorts (around half of each still carry cash), only 16% of younger generations do so on a regular basis.

In total, the average person of today is twice as likely to pay with card than to pay with cash.

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Believe it or not, but your carrot muffin wrapped in a leafy packaging with a biodegradable bottom may not actually be all that healthy. Most muffins, although stereotypically thought of as healthy, are more similar to deserts than breakfast foods. Typical ingredients include refined sugar, vegetable oil, refined flour, eggs, and an additional flavouring like dried fruit or chocolate. Additionally,

3 Of The Worst Foods To Eat At Breakfast Breakfast was once touted as the most important meal of the day, but the consumption of breakfast has declined since the 1950s, according to one study. More and more North Americans were moving towards a breakfast-on-the-go style, which was helped with the vast proliferation of drive-thrus according to the study. Now, with COVID-19 pushing a significant portion of workplaces online, either temporarily or permanently, people in Ottawa have more time to enjoy their first meal of the day.

If you have certain cravings in the morning, it could be a sign of a natural imbalance caused by your fasting period, according to Dr Gary Wenk, and while it’s good to correct this imbalance, it’s important to know what is and isn’t good for you. Whether or not you’re new to it, here are three of the worst breakfast foods commonly mistaken for being healthy.

Yogurt

studies on American muffins have revealed that the typical muffin is 333% larger than the recommended portion size for Americans, which can be applied to Canadians as well, since Canadian recommended portions are of a similar size, according to the National Library of Medicine. Just because Costco sells them that size, doesn’t mean you should eat the whole thing!

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Like muffins, yogurt was marketed by many companies as a healthy breakfast snack to complement fruit or cereal. On the contrary, regular sweetened yogurt contains very little nutritional benefits.

Some, like Yoplait’s vanilla yogurt, have added natural and unnatural flavors, and are mostly made from gelatin, corn starch, sugar, and bacteria cultures.

Although some may taste fruity, most are not very good for you. If you are an avid-yogurt lover, like Terry Crews (read our interview with him), you can substitute for natural greek yogurt.

Cereal & Oatmeal It’s not just the extra-sugery dessert-like cereals that make this list. Common choices of cereals and oatmeals are also unhealthy despite their marketing.

Granola, like the popular Harvest Crunch granola, often contains sugar or other processed ingredients. Harvest Crunch contains 10 grams of sugar per 45-gram serving, and while that’s almost half of the sugar found in Fruit Loops, it still adds up. Read the

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labels on your cereals before you buy to avoid ones with processed ingredients like sugar, flour, or starch among others. Instant oatmeal that’s flavored should be avoided completely, as it almost always has high amounts of sugar, and the flavoring is often fake or derived from dried fruits, both of which contain minimal nutritional value. As a substitute for sugary cereals, try Cheerios Whole Grain, Kashi, Kellog’s Special K, or Nature’s Path Millet for a tasty and nutritious morning bowl.

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AT HOME Host A Cocktail Competition If cooking isn’t quite your thing and you’d rather compete in the art of mixology, then host a cocktail competition. Each participant will concoct their favourite cocktail (usually best to have the same base alcohol), and a panel of judges will sample and declare a favourite. Or, will declare that all are favourites.

Plan An Old Photo Night Tired of watching movies? Plan a night to sit down with family and go through old photos. You won’t just be watching a slideshow of pictures and videos, you’ll be revisiting old memories and long-forgotten stories for hours.

Bet On A Casino Night Pop-up Casino, anyone? Play (or learn) your favourite classic casino games with your partner or family. Unlike a regular card game night, decide on a currency for your casino chips (which can be found at the dollar store). Instead of cold hard cash, currency can be candy, IOUs for taking out the garbage or cooking, or buying the authority to choose where your next uber eats dinner is from.

Try An At-Home Paint Night A perfect activity for the not-so-crafty to explore their inner artist, grab a glass of wine, a paint set

5 New Things To Do At Home Let’s face it: this winter, you’ll be spending a lot of time at home. We’ve brainstormed 5 new ideas for at-home entertainment and new experiences to enjoy with your SO, your roommates, or the whole family.

Have A Cook-Off

and canvas from Michael’s, and enjoy hours of listening to good music and attempting to recreate a masterpiece. The person with the best fin-

Make dinner much, much more exciting by hosting a cooking competition. Decide on a dish, gather up two (or more) rounds of the same ingredients, set a timer, and

ished-product is declared the winner.

Experience An At-Home Wine Tasting

face off against the other family foodie. It’s always best to have a judge (or many, hun-

A great date night, family gathering, or roommate

gry judges) who can enjoy the fruits of your

bonding date, have everyone pitch the same

labour and declare a winner.

amount of money and pick up a variety of 4-5 different wines or craft beers. Sample the wines/ beer in order of dry to sweet or light to dark, and spend some time tasting and discussing each.

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How one sports journalism student followed her passion and found her dream job as an NHL reporter.

ailey Salvian is a smalltown Ontario girl who loved hockey growing up. She was an only child, and so she spent many weeknights watching games on TV and weekends traveling to Junior hockey games with her dad.

growing up there really wasn’t anything to do in Fergus. So, my dad and I would always go and drive to cities nearby like Guelph, Kitchener, London and just go to the Ontario Hockey League games.

There were a lot of great players playing in the OHL when I was a kid. We’d go and watch the Guelph storm, I believe Drew Doughty was on the team at the time and John Tavares was in the League... There were a lot of really great current NHL players in the OHL back then.

During those games, she had no idea that one day she would follow her passion to a career in sports journalism, covering the NHL. The road to becoming a sports reporter for The Athletic, a subscription-based sports website that covers sports in over 47 cities across North America and the UK, hasn’t been easy. In the ever-changing world of media, she was told by professors, superiors, and interviewers that there were no jobs in sports journalism.

Unless, of course, you were a retired athlete or Olympian.

But that didn’t stop Hailey from working hard, taking the opportunities that came, and finally landing her dream job with the Ottawa Senators this year.

Hailey moved to Ottawa by herself to pursue it. She dove into the job, covering games, players and stories right alongside a host of sports news veterans who were 30 years in, and almost completely male.

We caught up with Hailey to talk about her journey to landing her dream job, the challenges she faced early on, and what her new life in Ottawa has been like.

When did you discover your love of journalism?

Tell us about your childhood in Fergus, Ontario. What was it like? Was sports always a big part of your life?

Fergus is a very small town, it’s the kind of place where you go to the grocery store and you’re always bumping into somebody that you know. Sports were a part of my life from as early as I can remember. I grew up watching golf every Sunday. You know when Tiger was wearing his Sunday red when he was in his prime winning championships? That was a big memory.

Sunday football, Monday night football, and Hockey Night in Canada, they were all huge staples in my childhood. I remember always watching sports with my dad. I’m an only child so it was always my dad and me, my mom would watch too but she was never the biggest sports fan. There’s a little bit more now, but when I was

I think I knew pretty early on that I always wanted to be involved in sports when it came to my career, it was just a matter of deciding what it was that I wanted to do. I mean at some point I wanted to be a teacher and I thought you know I’d be a gym teacher or coach. I would always coach basketball camp in the summer because I played basketball at a pretty high level. Then I kind of realized through those camps like I don’t have the patience to be a teacher (laughs). It’s a moment that I remember pretty clearly, I was watching TV with my dad - I think we were watching SportsCentre - and it was Jennifer Hedger hosting and I remember just watching and saying like “well why can’t I just do that? (laughs) I talk a lot, I love sports, and I could definitely try to do something like a sports broadcaster or sports journalist. So I realized very early on that was what I wanted to do with my life. And then I just really applied myself to get there. I’ve worked pretty hard to get to this point.

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After you graduated, you worked in multiple roles in news media. What aspects of those roles did you like, and which ones did you not like?

I worked in news first and foremost. First with a newspaper, then I worked at CBC, and then I did some in-game hosting in Oshawa. I will say, these kinds of interviews are always really reflective for me. It’s just so funny that my first job in hockey was in junior and I grew up going to those rinks with my dad all the time... I don’t know if there’s a thing that I could point to specifically in Oshawa that I didn’t like. I just thought that was such a great first hockey job. Just seeing all the kids there with their parents really brought me back to my childhood and how special that was, so it was really cool to be a part of that experience for other young kids. You know, it’s such a small thing but you really make a kid’s night by just giving them a puck or a t-shirt.

News was difficult in different ways; I think I covered some really difficult stories while I was at CBC, and though I did a lot of great stuff, it can get really heavy working in daily local news especially... in Toronto. There was that van attack at Young (Street) and Finch(Avenue). I was on the scene for that three days straight, and it’s really dark and really heavy and it can be difficult mentally to be working in that kind of environment and then go home and try to wipe the slate clean.

Bringing home some of the things that you cover and write about and have to talk about, is probably the hardest part about working in news. But all of my experiences have led me to where I am now, so I’m just really grateful for the opportunities that I got along the way.

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You’ve written about landing your dream job as a sports reporter covering the Ottawa Senators, but it wasn’t easy. Can you tell us about some of the adversity you faced along the way?

were no jobs in sports. (Laughs) It was tough just being told all the time that ‘this isn’t going to happen’. But, I had such a great support system, my mom and dad specifically. They always told me “don’t let people deter you from what you’ve always wanted to do.” As I went through University, I had such great professors, they would reinforce “you know maybe one person in this classroom will get a real job in sports” they would kind of reinforce that narrative, and say “there are jobs for the people who really work for it.”

So I always said to myself that “I want to be that one person and work really hard to become that.” I didn’t really let any of that noise affect what I’ve wanted to do since I was a kid.

What are 3 of the most memorable moments in your career so far?

I think the biggest thing was just people saying “there are no jobs in this industry” or “you’re never going to make it”.

There’s been a big push to a lot of the on-air talent at certain places being former athletes or former Olympians. I remember very vividly somebody saying to me “ Are you an Olympian that I don’t know about? Guess not .. you’ll probably never be on television, at least not at this network.” That’s difficult to hear when you’ve been dreaming since you were a kid to be in sports and someone sits you down and says it’s never going to happen. Even my real estate agent was trying to hire me, because they knew there

When I was an intern at CBC News, it was my last day and they wanted to get me out in the field. It was that also - sens fans will probably hate this - the day after Austin Matthews made his NHL debut scoring four goals against the Senators.

Wayne Gretzky was doing an event at an LCBO launching his whiskey, and so I got assigned to go there and they basically said like “go and ask Wayne Gretzky about Austin Matthews.” So my final day as an intern, I was still in University and yeah, I just got sent out to casually talk to Wayne Gretzky. That was probably the most memorable thing for me.

Another one would be probably just getting to the NHL. My first day of training camp was really special for me... just, you know, being there. Probably the most memorable moment so far was when I brought my dad to Pittsburgh this year.

When I was in high school my dad, mom

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and I used to go to Pittsburgh every year to go to Penguins game because I was a big Pittsburgh Penguins fan before I got into the industry. So this year the Pittsburgh game was on my travel list, so I was already going to the games for work, so for Christmas I bought my dad an extra ticket so he could come with me to Pittsburgh. That was really special for me because I wouldn’t be in this position without my dad; he taught me everything and he supported me through all of this. It was really special for me to pay it forward to my dad. He was wearing ‘Borocop’ T-shirt for Mark Borowiecki and he went down on the glass to watch warmups because that’s what he loves to do, and Borowiecki saw my dad in the ‘Borocop’ shirt and had no idea who he was, went over got someone to take a picture of them and then gave him a practice puck. And then my dad started banging on the glass saying “I’m Hailey Salvian’s dad”. It was really, really sweet. After the game Mark kind of came up to me and was like “I met your dad!”(laughing) My dad still talks about that trip and how fun it was and you know “Mark Borowiecki gave me a puck” so just being able to pay it forward to him is probably the most memorable part of my career.

Tell us your approach to finding a good story in sports. What do you think are some of the conditions that help a story, or a player, connect with an audience?

Well I think anytime you can have a personal relationship or some kind of connection with the player it helps. I don’t mean being ‘friends’ obviously, you have to be unbiased and you know you have to be partial, but I think if you can get a good connection with somebody and they trust you with their story, I think that’s where you’re always going to get the best stuff. I wrote a story about Mark and Tara Borowiecki at the trade deadline this year and you know the anxiety about “You’re about to have your first child and you might get traded” you know mentally and emotionally what it’s like for a family to go through that, that was a really great story for me. That was probably one of my favorite things I wrote this

year just because they trusted me with that story because you know it wasn’t always “hey mark what’s going on with the power play? what’s going on with the penalty kill? why didn’t you score yesterday?” It was like “how’s your wife? how’s the dog?” (laughs) and you kind of just lay that foundation for them to trust you for a personal story like that.

I also think to be able to find a good story takes a lot of creativity. You really have to just start thinking outside the box, thinking bigger picture. Thinking about how you can make this different. That’s the thing with the athletic, it really forces you to think better because you can’t just sit at a game and say “Ok well the Sens lost so I’m going to write a story about why the Sens lost.” We have a paywall, so we really have to think more creatively, a bit more critically, because people are paying for our content and we can’t give them the same things that are out there for free. So a lot of brainstorming, a lot of thinking of different ways to approach things and a lot of relationship-building.

If you don’t have those relationships with people it’s just not going to work the same, so I think those are probably the big ones.

The Senators drafted Tim Stuetzle with the #3 overall pick and Jake Sanderson with the #5 overall pick in the recent NHL Draft. With two picks in the top 5, fans were understandably excited about these selections. Can you tell us a little about these players? Who are they comparable to, what kind of game do they play and when could fans expect to see them in the Senators lineup?

Tim Stuetzle is a really dynamic offensive forward. He’s currently rehabbing an injury: he fractured his hand in mid-October, but he projects to be the number one center in the National Hockey League.

There are some questions about if he’s a winger or center, but everyone I’ve spoken to says “he’s going to be a top-line center in the NHL”. Really creative with the puck, really good puck skills, he’s an excellent skater. NHL central scouting had him ranked as a 10 out of 10 skater.

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In terms of comparable, that one’s a bit tough... but I think he compares and projects to be your first line, go-to center who can probably play really high up the line of lots of minutes with someone like Brady Tkachuk and when this team’s contending, that’s going to be a really, really important pairing between those two.

Jake Sanderson is who some people consider being the best defenseman in this draft. He’s not a huge defender, he’s not a huge offensive guy, but he’s a defenseman with some good offensive instincts.

People rave about his gap control and his defensive play. He’ll run you over if you try to get into the offensive zone (laughs) and that’s just such an important player to have. The Senators have a lot of offensive defensemen like Tomas Chabot, Christian Wolanin, and Erik Brannstrom: those are really good-skating, puck-moving, offensive players and Jake Sanderson projects to be a top pair or top 4 pair defenseman who can really just shut you down and generate offense through his defensive play.

In terms of when they’ll be able to play, I think the Senators would like to see Tim Stuetzle play this season. Jake Sanderson might need a year or so, he is currently playing at the University of North Dakota with three other Senators prospects, so he’s definitely in good hands with Brad Berry at North Dakota.

What are some other Senators picks in the 2020 Draft that you feel fans should be excited about?

They also had another third-round pick in Ridley Greg. He’s another player who’s skilled: he’s a guy that I think fans are really going to like. He plays a similar style to Brady Tkachuk in the sense that you know he’s never going to give the team you’re playing against the ‘shift off’.

You know he’s always going to be there.

He’s a little bit like ‘throwback pesky sens’ (laughs). I thought it was pretty funny on the draft call with him, after he was picked, someone asked him “is it fair to say you’re like Brad Marchand from the Boston Bruins?” and he said “uh, skill wise... maybe but just not as greasy”.

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I think Ridley is someone to keep an eye out for. I know he maybe wasn’t what everyone was looking for at the bottom of the first round but he is still a firstround pick and he should be a pretty good player.

What do you think of the Matt Murray acquisition – do you think it was a good idea for the Senators to lock him up longterm or should they have waited to see how he performed after a bit of an off year for him statistically in 2019-2020?

No, I like the Matt Murray signing. With the questions around Anderson’s health, the Senators needed a number one goaltender. Marcus Hogberg really only has under 30 games in the NHL to his career and you don’t want to rush his development, you don’t want to impact his development at all, so I think having Matt Murray locked in for that term is great.

Obviously, the Senators see something in Murray to give him that kind of a deal, so if the Senators believe that he’s going to be a number one goaltender in this league again, I do think it’s a good deal and obviously, we have to wait and see what happens, but I think Matt Murray has the potential to be the goalie he was in his first two years in Pittsburgh. If he can do that, then I think it’s a great signing for the senators.

What are your thoughts on the Senators decision not to give a qualifying offer to Anthony Duclair? As of now, Duclair has yet to sign with anyone, do you think that there is a chance he could be back with the team next year?

My colleague Pierre LeBrun has reported a few times that he doesn’t believe that the door is closed for Anthony to circle back to the Senators, whether or not Anthony wants to do that still remains to be seen. I think Anthony is a great offensive player but I think there was obviously a breakdown between the two sides and what the Senators value him as and what Anthony values himself as, and that’s always difficult. So Anthony’s decided that he’s going to represent himself and work on the open market at what he believes he deserves. I think we’ll just have to wait and see if he lands

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somewhere and if he circles back with the Senators it’s definitely going to be something that we continue to watch.

What should fans realistically expect from the Senators this season?

I mean I don’t think the Senators are going to be a contender right away this year, but I do think that they’re going to take some steps in the right direction. You’re going to see some young players get in the lineup. I think you’re going to be able to watch Josh Norris, Drake Batherson, Alex Formenton, and Logan Brown. They’re not going to be Stanley Cup contenders this year certainly, but you’re going to get a chance to see some really talented, skilled young players and really get a glimpse of the future of the Ottawa Senators.

Do you think the team should select a captain before the season – if so, who would you think would be the player best suited for this role?

From what I’ve heard from the Senators coach DJ Smith it seems like they don’t want to rush a young player into a leadership role before he really needs to have it, so I don’t know if we will see a captain this year, but I do think you can’t go wrong with either Thomas Chabbot or Brady Tkachuk. I do think that Brady Tkachuk has the means to be a really great captain in the National Hockey League, I think he’s got a great personality.

He leads by example, he’s a hard worker but Thomas Chabot is too, so I don’t think you can go wrong with either player. I would be surprised if we saw captain names this offseason just because DJ has spoken so much about how he doesn’t want to rush a young guy into that kind of a position, so I think we’ll maybe wait one more year, that’s what I expect.

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THE OTTAWA SENATORS: An Inspection of the Rebuild So Far For the last three seasons, the Ottawa Senators have finished either last or second last overall in the NHL standings. So, clearly, the club’s rebuild remains a work in progress. And, even though the club hasn’t played a game since March, the off-ice, off-season workload has been substantial.

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October, “I truly believe that we are a Stanley Cup winner within four years.” Melnyk also trotted out another lawsuit, suing an Ottawa Sun columnist for defamation.

Owner Eugene Melnyk has had a quiet off-season... by his standards, anyway.

Melnyk did set a very high bar for the club, ambitiously telling the Financial Post in

But, quite obviously, in this seemingly never-ending off-season, most of the heavy lifting has come from Sens’ GM Pierre Dorion and his scouting staff. As Dorion nears the end of a long todo list in 2020, filled with deals and difficult decisions, it’s a fine time to conduct an inspection of the work that’s been done so far...

he marketing team was out there, rolling out slick, new uniforms and a new team logo. It was a return to the look they sported in their early days, back to the ‘90s with a few small modifications. It’s a strong look that certainly pleased nostalgic fans on social media.

Arrivals G M at t M ur r ay ( P i t t sb ur g h ) ; W Evg en i i Dad o n ov ( F l o r i da ) ; C T i m St uet z l e ( 3 r d ov e r al l N H L D r af t ) ; D J a k e Sa n d e r so n ( 5 t h ov er al l N H L D r af t ) : W Al ex Gal ch e y n uk ( M i n n e so ta) ; D Er i k G ud b r a n so n ( Va n co uv e r ) ; W Aust i n Wat so n ( N a sh v i l l e ) ; D J o sh B r o wn ( F l o r i da ) ; F L o gan Sh aw ( Wi n n i peg ) .

Murray is the Senators’ biggest and best off-season acquisition.

He is not coming off the finest season of his life but he’s only 26 and already has two Stanley Cup titles on his resume. With a CV like that, how could the Senators NOT be interested? They gave up very little for Murray’s rights then immediately signed him to four-year deal worth $25 million. That’s a lot of money and term, but there’s every reason to think Murray can bounce back in Ottawa.

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Offence will, again, be the Sens’ biggest challenge next season.

Dadonov – with 182 points over the past three seasons in Florida – will help mitigate that issue. Dorion signed him to a 3-year deal worth $15 million, a pretty reasonable figure for one of the league’s top unrestricted free agents. Dadonov will immediately be counted on for first-line minutes and power-play time.

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that saw him pot 30 goals for Montreal in 2015-16. At only 26, it’s a pretty inexpensive experiment for what could be a big reward.

In Gudbranson, Watson and Brown, you get three players who’ll generally play solid, bot-

tom-end minutes and provide a physical presence on nights where opponents try and take liberties with Ottawa’s youth.

With two top 5 picks in the NHL draft, Dorion came away with two players that literally everyone considers elite.

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more development time, but Stuetzle may arrive as early as next season. The young German centre has skill and speed to burn and should be an elite player for the Sens for a long time.

Departures Craig Ander son (UFA); B ob by Rya n (De troit ); Ma rk B orow ie c ki ( N ash v i l l e) ; An t h o n y D ucl ai r (U FA) ; Mi kkel Boedker (S w itze rl a n d); J ayc e H aw ryl u k ( Va n c o uv er ) ; R o n H ai n se y ( UFA ) ; Sco t t S ab our in ( Tor onto AHL ); A n dre a s E n gl u n d (S w e de n ).

The well-travelled Duclair seemed to have finally found a permanent new home in Ottawa but the club opted not to give him a qualifying offer, making him an unrestricted free agent.

There was plenty of talk that, while working as his own agent, Duclair had asked the Sens for as much as $5 million per year in a new deal. He’d had a good season, but not that good.

Ryan had the final two years of his $7.5 million-a-year contract bought out in September by the Sens. Ottawa will now pay Ryan $10 million spread out over the next four years to play hockey somewhere else. Detroit – the worst team in the NHL – signed him to a one-year deal worth $1 million. Unless Ryan shows more than he has the past three seasons – a lot more - Motown will be his final NHL stop.

Anderson is the greatest goalie in franchise history, but no one conquers father time and, at age 39, it was time for this player to yield to a younger model as well. Everyone will remember Anderson’s amazing performance in the 2017 run to the Conference Final, even though not a single player is left from that team.

Borowiecki’s departure probably stung most. He’d just come off his best season and was universally well-liked as a mentor and leader in both the dressing room and the community. But the Sens simply had to start giving NHL chances to their younger defencemen. Boro made the most of his free agency, getting a two-year deal worth $4 million in Nashville.

2020 has been a challenging year and, when it ends, the Senators will have spent most of it in off-season mode. But they definitely made the most of it and, generally speaking, seemed to make all the right moves.

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