From Team PR to Sportsnet to The Athletic, Ian Mendes Has Seen It All Around the Ottawa Senators

Ian Mendes and Chris Botta share something rare in common, having worked both in the PR departments of NHL teams and in the media. In this refreshingly open conversation, Ian tells us about his early start in PR with the Ottawa Senators and what it’s been like to cover the highs and lows of the franchise. Ian’s enthusiasm and positive spirit reverberate throughout the interview. Hockey fans of any team won’t want to miss it.

Episode Rundown:

· Ian is asked which NHL players and coaches were especially gracious with him when he started working in the NHL in the Senators’ PR department.

· His interpretation of GM Pierre Dorion’s comment that the “Senators’ rebuild is cover,” and what it’s been like to cover the young Sens the last few years

· Going from being a media peer of Pierre ...