"I am so excited that Steve is joining me in Ottawa to lead our hockey operations. 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 Pierre leading our hockey department gives us a formidable team."
Staios notably played 1,001 NHL games during his 16-year career as a defenseman for the Canucks, Bruins, Thrashers, Oilers, Flames and Islanders.
With new ownership, more changes could be announced anytime! We'll keep you updated on what happens in Ottawa.