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Vancouver Sun
10 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
10 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
10 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.
Calgary Herald
3 days ago
- Sport
- Calgary Herald
With July 1 looming, talks between Senators and Claude Giroux continue
Article content The good news is that the two sides are continuing to work on trying to keep the 37-year-old winger in the fold, but they still have a gap to bridge to get a contract extension in place. Article content Article content Steve Staios, the club's president of hockey operations and general manager, didn't have a signing up his sleeve when he met with the media on Wednesday morning at the Canadian Tire Centre in advance of the NHL draft set for this weekend. Article content Article content While some were hopeful that the Senators might use the availability at the rink to announce the signing of the veteran winger to a contract extension, there is no deal in place with unrestricted free agency set to open on July 1 at noon. Article content Though the Senators and Giroux's Los Angeles-based agent, Pat Brisson, have held talks daily, the two sides haven't been able to find a resolution to get a contract in place. Article content Article content 'We continue to talk,' Staios said. 'We've stated how we want Claude back. I just think it's not respecting the integrity of the process, negotiating if I make more comments than that. We continue to talk. That's all I have. There is nothing really to report on it.' Article content Giroux is willing to take a cut from the $6.5 million US he made last season, but how much makes sense? He would still be a valuable player on the open market, however,, his No. 1 priority is to stay with the Senators and get a deal done here. Article content Article content The belief in NHL circles is that Giroux's camp is likely using the $4 million that Ottawa winger David Perron will make in the final year of his deal as a comparable. Giroux finished with 15 goals and 35 assists for 50 points in 81 games last season. Article content Article content The Senators are believed to be looking at a deal in the $2.75-to-$3 million range with a bonus structure built in. Giroux will be a valuable commodity if he gets the open market and he's in a similar situation to Toronto Maple Leafs alternate captain John Tavares Article content There is no question that, if he's back, his role will change, especially with the signing of Fabian Zetterlund to an extension. Coach Travis Green likes to say that players 'dictate where they play,' and Staios borrowed it to discuss Giroux's possible role with the Senators. Article content 'We want good players on our team. Claude's a good player,' Staios said. 'We've got internal competition, which is a good thing, and it's a healthy competition, where our players respect and play for one another.
Vancouver Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- Vancouver Sun
With July 1 looming, talks between Senators and Claude Giroux continue
The talk has yet to turn to action for the Ottawa Senators and Claude Giroux. The good news is that the two sides are continuing to work on trying to keep the 37-year-old winger in the fold, but they still have a gap to bridge to get a contract extension in place. Steve Staios, the club's president of hockey operations and general manager, didn't have a signing up his sleeve when he met with the media on Wednesday morning at the Canadian Tire Centre in advance of the NHL draft set for this weekend. While some were hopeful that the Senators might use the availability at the rink to announce the signing of the veteran winger to a contract extension, there is no deal in place with unrestricted free agency set to open on July 1 at noon. 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. Though the Senators and Giroux's Los Angeles-based agent, Pat Brisson, have held talks daily, the two sides haven't been able to find a resolution to get a contract in place. 'We continue to talk,' Staios said. 'We've stated how we want Claude back. I just think it's not respecting the integrity of the process, negotiating if I make more comments than that. We continue to talk. That's all I have. There is nothing really to report on it.' Giroux is willing to take a cut from the $6.5 million US he made last season, but how much makes sense? He would still be a valuable player on the open market, however,, his No. 1 priority is to stay with the Senators and get a deal done here. The belief in NHL circles is that Giroux's camp is likely using the $4 million that Ottawa winger David Perron will make in the final year of his deal as a comparable. Giroux finished with 15 goals and 35 assists for 50 points in 81 games last season. The Senators are believed to be looking at a deal in the $2.75-to-$3 million range with a bonus structure built in. Giroux will be a valuable commodity if he gets the open market and he's in a similar situation to Toronto Maple Leafs alternate captain John Tavares There is no question that, if he's back, his role will change, especially with the signing of Fabian Zetterlund to an extension. Coach Travis Green likes to say that players 'dictate where they play,' and Staios borrowed it to discuss Giroux's possible role with the Senators. 'We want good players on our team. Claude's a good player,' Staios said. 'We've got internal competition, which is a good thing, and it's a healthy competition, where our players respect and play for one another. 'There are a lot of players who can play in different roles and different areas. So, dictating where a player is going to play, you always have a vision as a manager, but what we've created is enough competition that when the players are playing their best at that time, Travis will play them.' The belief in NHL circles is that a deal with Giroux will get done, but it's taking a lot longer than anyone expected. The Senators have approximately $10.75 million left in cap space with 17 of the 23 players on the club's roster under contract. That's why the club is putting the squeeze on Giroux to try to get him at the price it wants. Of course, Giroux isn't the club's only unrestricted free agent, which means there will be other decisions to be made. The club has held talks with forwards Adam Gaudette, Nick Cousins and Matthew Highmore, along with backup goaltender Anton Forsberg, in hopes of bringing them back. Cousins, a veteran, has made it clear he would like to return next season and Highmore has played his role to the best of his abilities. Neither of those players should be ruled out next season. But sources say the expectation is that Gaudette and Forsberg will both hit the market because the Senators can't come close to what they could command on Canada Day. Gaudette had 19 goals last season, and Forsberg was a capable backup to Linus Ullmark, which means both are likely moving on. Staios said he is comfortable with Leevi Merilainen and Belleville goalie Mads Sogaard battling for the job behind Ullmark in camp. Merilainen showed last season he could play at this level, and Sogaard hasn't been able to stay healthy throughout his career. Sogaard is on a one-way deal next season and the possibility always exists that he could be dealt. 'We're comfortable with Leevi and Mads,' Staios said. 'With Mads, injuries happen and there are ups and downs to a player's career, but we're comfortable with our goaltending depth and we'll continue to look at other options.' Qualifying offers will be due to restricted free agents on Monday by 5 p.m., including Merilainen. The two sides have already had preliminary discussions on a contract, but you have to think he'll be looking for a one-way deal. bgarrioch@
