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The Ottawa Senators announced on Monday that general manager Steve Staios and the team have agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension with goaltender Leevi Meriläinen.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / June 30

Monday LNN: The Calm Before the Frenzy

With just over 24 hours leading up to the Free Agent Frenzy, Ottawa Senators GM Steve Staios has completed most of the work already, having signed his most important pending free agents to new deals, most recently a 1-year contract for veteran forward Claude Giroux.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 28

Senators pull off trade for Kings defenseman

The Ottawa Senators achieved a desperately-needed breakthrough when they ended a seven-year Stanley Cup Playoffs drought during the 2024-25 campaign, but now comes the hard part.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

The 'NHL Vezina Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

Ottawa Senators News / Full Press Hockey / June 28

“A Dream Come True” For Senators No.1 Pick Logan Hensler

Ottawa Senators head amateur scout Don Boyd said Wednesday that “Hope springs eternal” when it comes to selecting their first pick. General manager Steve Staios mentioned that if there were a possibility of adding an asset, his club would trade back, and this came to fruition.

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The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

Hockey might be the official sport of Canada, but the United States has also produced some elite talent. With that in mind, here's our list of the 25 best U.S.-born players, listed in alphabetical order.

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 / The Hockey Writers / June 27

Senators 2025 Draft Primer – Staios and Boyd Talk Strategy

The 2025 NHL Entry Draft is hours away, and it’s still anyone’s guess as to what the Ottawa Senators will do with the 21st-overall pick. Although the top-10 prospects are more or less locked, the next 30 selections could go a dozen directions depending on what a team likes.

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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 7

Senators not planning to use fully amount of cap space this summer

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

25 great NHL teams that somehow didn't win the Stanley Cup

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

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.

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The 'NBA all-time assists leaders' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'NFL head coaches' quiz

Ottawa Senators News / Full Press Hockey / May 6

GM Steve Staios and Head Coach Travis Green Discuss a Range of Topics at End of Season Availability

Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios and head coach Travis Green met with assembled media, including Full Press Hockey, on Monday morning at the Canadian Tire Centre.

Ottawa Senators News / Silver Seven / April 11

Five Thoughts For Friday: Steve Staios' Management Masterclass

There's been some well-deserved discussion on Travis Green being a Jack Adams candidate for his part in bringing the Ottawa Senators to the playoffs for

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 / 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 / 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

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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The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / May 12, 2024

Steve Staios and The Ottawa Senators Offseason Summer Chore List

As the President of Hockey Operations and General Manager of an NHL hockey club, even in the summer, there’s not much rest. That’s the story for the Ottawa Senators Steve Staios and the rest of his staff, including one very important decision, the hiring of Head Coach Travis Green.

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.