95: Health, Hockey & the Sens' Downtown Move with Mike Brophy

John Shannon and Daren Millard are joined today by Mike Brophy, the beloved hockey writer and analyst who has recently received a kidney transplant after a long and challenging health journey. Mike shares a deeply personal and inspiring account of what the search for a kidney donor has been like, how it’s changed his perspective, and what others can do to support those in need.

From there, the conversation shifts to the Ottawa Senators, an element woven into both Brophy’s community ties and the broader hockey landscape. As the team readies for a new season, Brophy offers insight on the franchise’s bold move downtown—including the Senators' finalized agreement to purchase approximately 11 acres of land at LeBreton Flats, a major milestone toward building a new arena and mixed-use entertainment district. He breaks down what this means for the team and city, and what the future might hold for the Sens—on and off the ice.