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With a $7.5M increase to the Upper Limit of the salary cap for next season (from $88M to $95.5M), there is a big expectation of spending going up across the league.

Senators sign Tyler Kleven to two-year contract extension

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The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Ottawa Senators News / Full Press Hockey / June 7

Michael Andlauer, Steve Staios Address Batherson Trade Chatter and More

After a short trip to the NHL Combine currently taking place in Buffalo, Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer and general manager Steve Staios held court Friday at the Canadian Golf & Country Club in Ashton, ON, in advance of tee-off for the Senators Alumni Charity Tournament.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / June 4

Senators Have 3 Good Free Agent Targets to Add Some Offence

The Ottawa Senators can’t be accused of racking up a lot of goals. Senators’ president of hockey operations and general manager (GM) Steve Staios needs

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

In the history of the NHL, a total of 46 players have scored 50 goals in a season more than once. How many of the 46 can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most points in one Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'NHL's multiple Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Multiple Stanley Cup Playoff hat tricks' quiz

Ottawa Senators News / Full Press Hockey / May 24

An Early Peek at the 2025 NHL Draft For the Ottawa Senators

While the NHL is navigating its Conference Finals, Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios is already hard at work, seeking to shape his roster for next season and beyond.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / May 23

Senators Need Two-Pronged Approach to 2025 NHL Entry Draft

The Ottawa Senators’ president of hockey operations and general manager (GM) Steve Staios and his team are no doubt busily preparing for the annual crap shoot otherwise known as the NHL Entry Draft.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / May 21

Rumours Regarding the Ottawa Senators Right-Side Defence

There’s plenty of rumours swirling in the mill of armchair general manager carpenters that keep the chopping block hot. So where to start for general manager Steve Staios?

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / May 13

Andlauer and Staios Have Stabilized Senators After Years of Turmoil

The Ottawa Senators and their fans find themselves in a good position right now, celebrating in the afterglow of a successful regular season and first playoff appearance in eight years.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / March 6

Senators Face Hurdles in Making Moves at NHL Trade Deadline

The Ottawa Senators are in a desperate fight for a wild card spot in the 2025 NHL Playoffs. Even so, don’t expect the team’s president of hockey operations and general manager (GM) Steve Staios to make any big trades at this season’s trade deadline on March 7.

Ottawa Senators News / Full Press Hockey / March 5

NHL Trade Deadline Approaches for Senators GM Steve Staios

Less than 48 hours prior to the NHL trade deadline, the Ottawa Senators remain in the thick of the Wild Card race, sitting one point out of the final playoff spot.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / February 3

Senators Eye Two Trades, Blackhawk Stands Out as Potential Fit

According to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun, GM Steve Staios is actively pursuing a trade but having trouble finding a dance partner. As the NHL trade deadline approaches, the scribe notes the Ottawa Senators are exploring options to add a top-six forward.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / January 26

Ottawa Senators Face Tough Choices at 2025 Trade Deadline

The Ottawa Senators are in a seesaw battle for one of two Eastern Conference wildcard spots in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Not only that, but they are just two points behind the Boston Bruins for third place in the Atlantic Division with two games in hand.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 15

Senators Trending Toward Buying At Deadline

The Senators are commencing discussions about trade acquisition targets with over seven weeks to go until the March 7 trade deadline, general manager Steve Staios told Bruce Garrioch for the Ottawa Citizen yesterday.

Ottawa Senators News / Full Press Hockey / January 13

Senators GM Steve Staios Holds Court At The Midpoint Of Their Season

Prior to the Ottawa Senators edging the Dallas Stars 3-2 Sunday to complete a back-to-back winning weekend, which included goalie Leevi Merilainen shutting out the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-0 Saturday, Senators general manager Steve Staios conducted his midpoint of the season media availability.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 12

Senators GM provides injury update on Linus Ullmark

Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark was on the ice on Sunday, but there remains no official timeline for his return.

Senators end Stars' seven-game winning streak

Senators should acquire Flames’ Kuzmenko

The best possible fictional hockey team

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

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The 'Golfers with multiple U.S. Open titles' quiz

The 'Most points off the bench in an NBA Finals game' quiz

The '50-goal NHL seasons since 2000-01' quiz

The '1,000-yard receivers in the 2024-25 NFL season' quiz

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / January 12

Staios Vows to Help Senators at Trade Deadline If Possible

Ottawa Senators’ GM Steve Staios says there’s a long way to go, and the team is having internal conversations about what their approach will be at the trade deadline, but if he can help his group, he will.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / December 28

Senators Poised to Make a Win-Now Move, Writes Scribe

As per Julian McKenize of The Athletic, expect the Ottawa Senators to make a push this season. As the team starts to win games and put themselves in a more comfortable playoff spot, McKenzie believes it’s time for the team and, specifically GM Steve Staios, to push his chips in.

NHL News / NY Rangers Insider / December 10

Brady Tkachuk responds to trade speculation surrounding him and Rangers

The New York Rangers were accused of tampering by Senators owner Michael Andlauer. This has led to degradation in the relationship between the two clubs.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 25

Senators looking to acquire a D-man after injury to Artem Zub

Senators looking to acquire a defenseman after injury to Artem Zub

In congruence with Monday’s news that defenseman Artem Zub will miss time with a fractured foot, it’s no surprise that the Ottawa Senators are looking to trade for a defenseman.

Skidding Senators have belief in a turnaround with Flames up next

Senators’ Zub ‘out for a while’ with a foot fracture

The Senators need a shakeup

Senators place veteran forward on waivers

Senators recall 2021 second-round pick

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / July 8

Senators’ Staios Deserves Passing Grade for Early Free Agency Moves

Ottawa Senators president of hockey operations and general manager (GM) Steve Staios jumped right into the NHL’s free-agent frenzy when it opened on Canada Day.

Ottawa Senators News / Oilersnation / June 16

NHL Notebook: Senators trade talks continuing to build

It’s been several years since the Ottawa Senators last made the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and with new ownership and management, talks of a shift in their current roster are on the rise.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 13, 2024

Senators listening to offers for No. 7 pick in draft

The Senators fell short of expectations again this season by finishing 13 points out of a playoff spot. Naturally, entering their first offseason with Steve Staios as general manager, they’ll be looking to make a major roster shakeup to finally get back to postseason play in 2024-25.

Senators Should Deal Jakob Chychrun to Bruins for Linus Ullmark

Senators re-sign forward to one-year deal

Flames Options to Target From Senators in Markstrom Trade

Who scored the most goals for every NHL franchise?

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / April 29, 2024

A Hockey Trade that Makes Sense to Steve Staios and the Ottawa Senators

If the Ottawa Senators were to make what would be considered a “hockey” trade, just what would that look like and who would their targets be? Essentially there are three ways to look at, before we hit the season of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft and the free agency period.

NHL News / Oilersnation / March 27, 2024

Former Oiler Steve Staios has a big job ahead of him as Ottawa Senators GM

The Edmonton Oilers might have lost to the Ottawa Senators on Sunday, but there’s still plenty of distance between the two teams. With the win, the Senators improved to 26th in the National Hockey League with a 30-36-4 record and 64 points through 70 games this year.

NHL News / Oilersnation / December 31, 2023

Senators name Steve Staios general manager as Toronto Maple Leafs place Ilya Samsonov on waivers

Ottawa Senators’ president of hockey operations, Steve Staios, will be ringing in the new year with a new title as the Senators announce him as their new general manager on Sunday.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 31, 2023

Senators appoint Steve Staios as GM and president, add Dave Poulin and Ryan Bowness to hockey ops

The Ottawa Senators announced on Sunday that Steve Staios was appointed to the role of general manager, adding on to his current position as president of hockey operations.