Steve Staios leaves Oilers, joins Senators as president of hockey operations

The Ottawa Senators have appointed Steve Staios as their president of hockey operations, owner Michael Andlauer announced Friday. This is the first significant move for Andlauer since the NHL approved his purchase of the Senators. “I am so excited that Steve is joining me in Ottawa to lead our hockey operations,” said Andlauer. “I have worked with Steve for many years and know first-hand that he will strengthen our team with his hockey acumen, attention to detail, commitment to excellence and enthusiasm for the game and its players. In hockey you can never accumulate too much talent. Having Steve and…