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Vancouver Sun
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Vancouver Sun
Ottawa Senators get their man, defenceman Logan Hensler, at No. 23 in NHL draft
It was worth the wait for the Ottawa Senators and Logan Hensler. Steve Staios did a little wheeling and dealing before making the club's first-round pick on Friday night. Scheduled to select No. 21 in the first round of the National Hockey League draft, the club's president of hockey operations and general manager delivered on the possibility of moving the selection to get another asset in return. Minutes after the Senators were put on the clock, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman pressed the big red 'Trade Alert' button to confirm Ottawa had traded its pick to the Nashville Predators for the No. 23 overall selection and the No. 67 pick in the third round. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Staios had indicated he was willing to move back if he was able to get another selection, and it was clear the club felt it could get Hensler, a right-shot defenceman who attends Wisconsin University. Hensler, 18, a 6-foot-2 blueliner, had two goals and 32 points last season at Wisconsin. His responsibilities grew over the year. He is strong at both ends of the ice. 'It's a dream come true,' Hensler said. 'I'm happy to go to a great organization. I'm really happy with where I landed, and I'm super excited to get started.' Comedian and actor Tom Green, an Ottawa native, made the selection on behalf of the Senators. He was in the bowels of the rink to make the pick, and Green will host the Canadian Country Music Awards in September. The league opted to go with a decentralized draft this year. The Senators had their draft table set up in the club's dressing room. That's where Staios was surrounded by his closest advisors to make the pick. Chief scout Don Boyd was confident heading into this night that the Senators would get a strong prospect who would play in the league down the road. Unfortunately, technical difficulties didn't allow Hensler to speak with Staios, Boyd, owner Michael Andlauer or scout Dan Boeser after the selection was made. Hensler is familiar with Ottawa because he won gold 'It's a great organization and I'm pumped to get started with them,' Hensler said. 'I'm excited it's them. To be drafted by Ottawa is amazing. I'm grateful for the chance.' This was supposed to be the fourth time in franchise history that the Senators have had the 21st selection. The club chose defenceman Anton Volchenkov in 2000, forward Stefan Noesen in 2011, and forward Colin White in 2015. Andlauer told season ticket holders that Staios was offered the opportunity to move up before the draft got started. Staios had stated heading into the draft, he doubted he would move up. The final six rounds will get underway Saturday at noon. Ottawa traded its second-round selection to the San Jose Sharks in the trade that brought winger Fabian Zetterlund to the club at the trade deadline in March. The club's next selections on Saturday will be at No. 67 and No. 96 in Round 3. The Senators will select No. 97 in Round 4, No. 149 in Round 5, No. 181 in the sixth and No. 213 in the seventh. bgarrioch@
Calgary Herald
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Calgary Herald
Ottawa Senators get their man, defenceman Logan Hensler, at No. 23 in NHL draft
Article content It was worth the wait for the Ottawa Senators and Logan Hensler. Article content Steve Staios did a little wheeling and dealing before making the club's first-round pick on Friday night. Article content Article content Scheduled to select No. 21 in the first round of the National Hockey League draft, the club's president of hockey operations and general manager delivered on the possibility of moving the selection to get another asset in return. Article content Article content Minutes after the Senators were put on the clock, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman pressed the big red 'Trade Alert' button to confirm Ottawa had traded its pick to the Nashville Predators for the No. 23 overall selection and the No. 67 pick in the third round. Article content Article content Staios had indicated he was willing to move back if he was able to get another selection, and it was clear the club felt it could get Hensler, a right-shot defenceman who attends Wisconsin University. Article content Hensler, 18, a 6-foot-2 blueliner, had two goals and 32 points last season at Wisconsin. His responsibilities grew over the year. He is strong at both ends of the ice. Article content 'It's a dream come true,' Hensler said. 'I'm happy to go to a great organization. I'm really happy with where I landed, and I'm super excited to get started.' Article content Comedian and actor Tom Green, an Ottawa native, made the selection on behalf of the Senators. He was in the bowels of the rink to make the pick, and Green will host the Canadian Country Music Awards in September. Article content Article content The league opted to go with a decentralized draft this year. The Senators had their draft table set up in the club's dressing room. That's where Staios was surrounded by his closest advisors to make the pick. Article content Chief scout Don Boyd was confident heading into this night that the Senators would get a strong prospect who would play in the league down the road.
Ottawa Citizen
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Ottawa Citizen
Ottawa Senators get their man Logan Hensler at No. 23 in NHL draft
Article content It was worth the wait for the Ottawa Senators and Logan Hensler. Article content Steve Staios did a little wheeling and dealing before making the club's first-round pick on Friday night. Article content Article content Scheduled to select No. 21 in the first round of the National Hockey League draft, the club's president of hockey operations and general manager delivered on the possibility of moving the selection to get another asset in return. Article content Article content Minutes after the Senators were put on the clock, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman pressed the big red 'Trade Alert' button to confirm Ottawa had traded its pick to the Nashville Predators for the No. 23 overall selection and the No. 67 pick in the third round. Article content Article content Staios had indicated he was willing to move back if he was able to get another selection, and it was clear the club felt it could get Hensler, a right-shot defenceman who attends Wisconsin University. Article content Hensler, 18, a 6-foot-2 blueliner, had two goals and 32 points last season at Wisconsin. His responsibilities grew over the year. He is strong at both ends of the ice. Article content 'It's a dream come true,' Hensler said. 'I'm happy to go to a great organization. I'm really happy with where I landed, and I'm super excited to get started.' Article content Comedian and actor Tom Green, an Ottawa native, made the selection on behalf of the Senators. He was in the bowels of the rink to make the pick, and Green will host the Canadian Country Music Awards in September. Article content Article content The league opted to go with a decentralized draft this year. The Senators had their draft table set up in the club's dressing room. That's where Staios was surrounded by his closest advisors to make the pick. Article content Chief scout Don Boyd was confident heading into this night that the Senators would get a strong prospect who would play in the league down the road.
CTV News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Saskatoon to host 2026 Canadian Country Music Awards
Those in Saskatoon will be reaching for their cowboy boots next September, thanks to a recent announcement that the city will be hosting the 2026 Canadian Country Music Awards. 'There are all the important pieces around the economic benefits for hotels and restaurants and shops, and the way that we will be able to inspire another generation of country music artists in our city, and connecting those superstars nationally with our local talent,' Saskatoon Mayor Cynthia Block said. This announcement comes after the city placed a $500,000 bid to host the event back in January. An exact date has yet to be announced, but officials did share that the city will also be hosting Canadian Country Music Week ahead of the event. CEO of Discover Saskatoon, Steph Clovchok, said the week will be full of programming intended to highlight local businesses. 'We're also going to see our venues shine. We're going to have ten of our local venues animated for this event. And so that's really an opportunity for the community to showcase how excellent we truly are,' Clovchok said. This is the third time Saskatoon has hosted the event, most recently in 2017. Block said the city has changed a lot since that time. 'We've added the equivalent of several Moose Jaws to be able to host the world in a different way. As Saskatoon is growing into a modern city, we are excited to be able to show our country and the world how we're growing up as a city and what makes us uniquely special,' Block said.
Global News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Global News
Saskatoon to host Country Music Week, CCMAs in 2026
Saskatoon is gearing up to host Country Music Week and the Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMAs) in September 2026. The event is expected to attract over 16,000 visitors and generate more than $9 million in economic impact. 'This is a moment to celebrate, not just because we'll be welcoming some of the country's most talented country music artists, but because it puts our city on a national stage,' said Saskatoon Mayor Cynthia Block. This will be the third time Saskatoon has played host to the CCMAs, having previously held the event in 2012 and 2017. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'We're ready to do it bigger, louder and more unforgettable than ever,' said Stephanie Clovechok, CEO of Discover Saskatoon. The week-long festivities will feature a mix of performances and opportunities for local talent to shine. Story continues below advertisement 'Saskatoon has a rich, diverse music scene, and this is the perfect opportunity to showcase that to a national audience,' said Clovechok. 'The intimate opportunities to connect with national and global talent right here at home in Saskatoon is such an incredible opportunity.' To add a personal touch to the announcement, Saskatchewan-born country star Jess Moskaluke began with an intimate performance. 'I am so proud to be able to show this place off,' she shared. 'And more importantly, I'm so proud to be like, hey, look at the fans. They are so much better here. They're loud and lively and proud and excited,' she added. The lineup has not yet been announced. However, Clovechok stated that the artists revealed during this year's CCMAs in Kelowna will closely resemble those expected for the 2026 award show in Saskatoon. 'Whether you're a long-time country music fan or someone who's about to fall in love with it, we've saved you a seat in Saskatoon,' Clovechok invited.
