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On Jan. 9, Ottawa Senators’ president of hockey operations and general manager (GM) Steve Staios issued a statement condemning lurid speculation about the reasons behind starting goalie Linus Ullmark’s leave of absence.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / January 20

Will the Senators receive some grace on forfeited first-round pick?

It’s been a difficult stretch of hockey for the Ottawa Senators, who since Dec. 21 have lost nine of 13 games and have fallen back in the playoff hunt in the Eastern Conference.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / January 17

Ottawa Senators Running Out of Time to Decide on Season

The Ottawa Senators must make a decision on which direction their 2025-26 NHL season will take very soon. Will they be buyers or sellers? Will they make the ’26 Stanley Cup Playoffs?

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Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / January 15

Time Is Running Out for the Ottawa Senators to Decide Who They Are

The Ottawa Senators are quickly approaching the point where indecision becomes a choice. According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, the Senators have roughly seven to 10 games to determine whether they’ll be buyers or sellers ahead of the trade deadline.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Rumors / January 15

NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, and the Trade Market on Hold

TSN: The Ottawa Senators have between seven and 10 games to decide whether they’re buyers or sellers, according to Darren Dreger. Senators GM Steve Staios scouted the Canucks-Canadiens game on Monday in Montreal.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / January 3

What Staios Really Said About the Senators’ Goaltending

When Steve Staios says he has “full faith” in his goaltending, it’s worth slowing down and listening to how he says it, not just what the words are. General managers don’t choose that phrase by accident.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / December 23

Prospect Update: December 23rd, 2025

Yes, it has been a rocky month for the Belleville Senators, to the point that GM Steve Staios felt it was time for a new voice in the room to help save the season and avoid missing the playoffs for a second consecutive year.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 20

Senators rumors: Ottawa ‘on the prowl’ for scoring forward

The Ottawa Senators are one of the better offensive teams in the NHL in 2025-26 — but that isn’t going to stop general manager Steve Staios from trying to make the roster even more potent ahead of the trade deadline.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / December 18

NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes could have a goaltender to move

Adam Proteau of The Hockey News: The Carolina Hurricanes claimed goaltender Brandon Bussi off waivers from the Florida Panthers back on October 5th, and he’s been on a roll ever since.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / December 5

Insider Updates the Senators Ready to Take 'Big Swing' Rumors

There were rumors this week that the Ottawa Senators might be exploring the trade market and prepared to go all-in on a deal that would surprise fans and other teams.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 28

Senators looking to make trade but won't go 'big-game hunting'

The Ottawa Senators have been on a gradual climb since being taken over by owner Michael Andlauer and general manager Steve Staios.

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Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / November 13

The Ottawa Senators Sign the Next Man Up at Centre

The Ottawa Senators and general manager Steve Staios took care of a key piece of business today. The news is that centre Shane Pinto signs a four-year contract extension with the club.

NHL News / Oilersnation / September 13

Top 100 Oilers: No. 80 — Steve Staios

Oilersnation is reviving the Top 100 Edmonton Oilers of All Time list, a project originally created by the late Robin Brownlee in 2015. Steve Staios comes in at No.

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Ottawa Senators News / Rinksiders / July 15

Staios guides Senators to solid offseason

The Ottawa Senators have continued their upward trend with an understated and effective offseason. Though several teams around the league might have caused bigger headlines, president and GM Steve Staios has authored a steady tenure so far.

Ottawa Senators News / House of Hockey / June 27

Ottawa Senators Trade 21st Overall Pick to Central Division Team

Steve Staios made one of his first big draft-day moves tonight, trading the 21st overall pick in the 2025 NHL draft to the Nashville Predators for multiple picks in return.

Ottawa Senators News / Full Press Hockey / June 26

Senators GM Steve Staios and His Staff Are Working For The Weekend

Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios and head amateur scout Don Boyd met the assembled media Wednesday in advance of the NHL Entry Draft taking place this Friday/Saturday in Los Angeles.

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 / Full Press Hockey / January 13, 2025

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 / NHL Trade Talk / January 12, 2025

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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 25, 2024

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.

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

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Senators recall 2021 second-round pick

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

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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 / Full Press Hockey / April 21, 2024

A Head Coach Will Be GM Steve Staios’ Most Important Offseason Acquisition

While Steve Staios seeks to add to his roster next season, the Ottawa Senators general manager’s most important offseason decision will be the hiring of his club’s next head coach.

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 / 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.