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The Ottawa Senators could be looking to add some scoring help, as general manager Steve Staios reportedly explores the trade market for a forward. According to Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Citizen, Staios is looking at potential options to improve Ottawa's offence.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 13

Penguins, Senators Discussed First-Round Pick At Draft

Although it didn’t amount to anything, a resurfaced video of Ottawa Senators General Manager Steve Staios in the NHL Draft war room suggests the Pittsburgh Penguins offered an unknown roster player for the 25th overall pick.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / August 13

Video shows Canucks offered 33rd and 41st overall picks to Ottawa at 2026 NHL Draft

In a video posted to the Ottawa Senators YouTube channel titled “Untapped Potential | Breakaway”, Senators General Manager Steve Staios took a phone call during the draft, seemingly from the Vancouver Canucks, where the Canucks offered picks 33 and 41 for picks 25 and 72.

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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 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

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The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / July 22

3 Reasons the Ottawa Senators’ 2026-27 Season Is Looking Up

There are plenty of reasons for Ottawa Senators fans to feel a little better heading into this season. No, everything isn’t perfect. There are still questions.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Ottawa Senators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 9

The Senators Still Have Work To Do This Summer

Ottawa Senators general manager Steve Staios has publicly stated that he has no intention of letting the team take a step back this summer. A few weeks into the summer, he has chipped away at that notion but has yet to fully build a better lineup.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / June 24

Ottawa Senators’ Targets for 25th Overall in the 2026 NHL Draft

The Ottawa Senators are exploring all their options when it comes to their first-round picks acquired in the Brady Tkachuk deal. At a press conference on Monday, Steve Staios said, “I have no intention of this team taking a step back.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / June 22

Staios Breaks Silence, Reveals Truth Behind Brady Tkachuk Trade Request

For months, both Brady Tkachuk and Ottawa Senators GM Steve Staios called it nonsense. There was no truth to the Senators captain wanting out of Ottawa.

Ottawa Senators News / NHL Trade Talk / February 21

Senators Trade Deadline: Can Staios Deliver the Right Shot?

Once the gold medals are handed out in the Olympic Games, the real chase begins in the NHL. All 32 general managers will be hunting for the missing pieces to make a playoff push.

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

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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The 'Active NHL skaters with 1,000 games played' quiz

NHL News / Oilersnation / September 13, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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

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, 2024

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 / The Hockey Writers / July 6, 2024

Senators’ GM Staios is Prioritizing Veteran Leadership

Now that the Ottawa Senators have signed Shane Pinto to a new two-year contract worth $7.5 million, they have their core locked in for at least the next two seasons.

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 / The Hockey Writers / May 12, 2024

5 Priorities for Senators GM Steve Staios This Offseason

Ottawa Senators president and general manager (GM) Steve Staios has many problems to address this offseason, but let’s look at five that should be priorities.

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.