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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.

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The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

How many of the yearly leaders in NHL goals since the 1990-91 season can you name in five minutes?

The '60+ goals in an NHL season' quiz

The 'NHL players with multiple Hart Trophies' quiz

The 'NHL active points leaders' quiz

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

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 / The Hockey Writers / December 10

Senators Pending Free Agents – Who Should Stay and Who Should Go?

As the Ottawa Senators barrel past the one-third point of the 2024-25 season and near Christmas, it’s time to look at which of the team’s pending free agents president of hockey operations and general manager (GM) Steve Staios should re-sign.

NHL News / NY Rangers Insider / December 9

New York Rangers issue defense against recent accusations of tampering

The The New York Rangers have been accused of tampering by one of the Senators top executives, and now the war of words rages on. With news of the New York Rangers' interest in Brady Tkachuk making the waves, the Senators have repudiated every rumor spoken in the media about a possible transaction.

NHL News / NY Rangers Insider / December 8

Rangers trade rumours involving Brady Tkachuk just caused a team meeting within the Senators organization

This past Friday, NHL Insider Larry Brooks reported the New York Rangers were rumored to have Ottawa Senators forward Brad Tkachuk as a trade target. After getting wind of this, Senators GM Steve Staios and the local Ottawa media would repudiate the rumors.

Ottawa Senators News / The Hockey Writers / December 1

Ottawa Senators Can’t Trade Their Way to the Playoffs This Season

With their loss on Nov. 30 to the Los Angeles Kings, the Ottawa Senators have a record of 10-12-1 in their first 23 games this season. The team isn’t keeping pace in the ultra-competitive Atlantic Division.

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

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

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.

Ottawa Senators News / Last Word On Sports / April 29

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 / Full Press Hockey / March 21, 2024

GM Steve Staios Ready To Support Senators’ Core Group This Offseason

From the outset this season, it’s been a rollercoaster of emotions for the entire Ottawa Senators’ organization and its fans. After a drawn-out process, Michael Andlauer took ownership of a team that appeared to be close to breaking through the playoff barrier, especially based on last season’s performance.

NHL News / Oilersnation / December 31, 2023