Pierre Dorion Steps Down as Ottawa Senators GM Following Controversial 2022 Trade and Loss of First-Round Draft Pick

New Senators' Owner Michael Andlauer Holds Accountability for Trade Mishap Under Former Ownership; Steve Staios Steps In as Interim GM Amid Investigation and Suspension Controversies.

Pierre Dorion has stepped down as Ottawa Senators General Manager following mishandling of a trade involving Evgenii Dadonov in 2021 that resulted in loss of a first-round draft pick for the team.
The Senators' new owner, Michael Andlauer, took accountability for the trade mishap and held Dorion responsible for the oversight which created a rift between NHL clubs and embarrassed the league.
Steve Staios, a long-time associate of Andlauer and former NHL veteran, steps in as Ottawa's interim general manager continuing operations and focusing on the team's future.
The Senators have been embroiled in other controversies including a 41-game suspension of Shane Pinto for violating the NHL's sports wagering rules, which were the conditions Andlauer stepped into as new owner.
The team scored 20 goals under rookie Shane Pinto, however, his suspension and the trade mishap have created a challenging environment for the new management.