Confirmed with Link: Steve Staios Hired as POHO

[Sens Vader]

Let's go!!

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[Qward]

This was unexpected!

 

[BigRig4]

Essentially a demotion for Dorion right? No longer holds the hammer on hockey decisions

 

[Sens Vader]

Essentially a demotion for Dorion right? No longer holds the hammer on hockey decisions

Yup,

Dorion has a new boss

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

The ball is a rollin'.

Going to be in a interesting year.

 

[Tap on the Ankle]

Essentially a demotion for Dorion right? No longer holds the hammer on hockey decisions

Technically yes, but it's more of a move toward structuring hockey ops like the rest of teams in the league so I doubt he would take issue. He was in a unique spot before.

 

[Sens Vader]

Statement from Andlaeur



This is fun, adding to the crew!

Quietly has changed Hockey Ops in a big way, new lead with Staios - new head of Analytics, New head of Pro Scouting, and new head of Amateur Scouting

 

[Micklebot]

Worst kept secret.

About time

 

[armani]

Welcome aboard Staios - we have been awaiting your arrival as the worst kept secret in Sens town lol.

Finally, we have a PoHo to account for GM/hockey ops decisions. By all accounts, Staios is poised to be a great hire for this organization. I liked him as a hard nosed player, excited to have him on board.

 

[thinkwild]

It would be interesting to see how the job duties breakout between GM and POHO. I would think the GM would still have the so called hammer except that a POHO can choose to replace the GM.

 

[Philadelphia Collins]

Heck of a job in Hamilton, pumped to see what he can do with our roster.

Now make a trade and sign Pinto!

 

[Emerica]

Exciting times

 

[Ghost of Jody Hull]

Nice! Let's hope Pierre's press duties are officially over. He probably wouldn't be near as hated if he never stood up in front of a microphone.

 

[HSF]

awesome job. Finally have someone who can check Pierre and his decisions.

Darche next

 

[Joeyjoejoe]

Awesome.

Next I am assuming he will bring in Darche to be the GM in waiting when Dorion leaves.

 

[HSF]

It would be interesting to see how the job duties breakout between GM and POHO. I would think the GM would still have the so called hammer except that a POHO can choose to replace the GM.

POHO def has the 'hammer' due to being the higher position. The question is will Staois use it

 

[sennysensen]

Hopefully he can veto stupid trades like Shanahan can with the Leafs.

 

[Icelevel]

Could work with Dorion sticking around now.

 

[Big Muddy]

It would be interesting to see how the job duties breakout between GM and POHO. I would think the GM would still have the so called hammer except that a POHO can choose to replace the GM.

That's what I was wondering about as well. I'm not talking about the hierarchy and who reports to who, as that part is clear. But, does Dorion need approval for every hockey decision? Or, does Dorion have some latitude?

 

[The Devilish Buffoon]

Hopefully he can veto stupid trades like Shanahan can with the Leafs.

Like trading a 4th for Tage Thompson

 

[Ghost of Jody Hull]

That's what I was wondering about as well. Does Dorion need approval for every hockey decision? Or, does Dorion have some latitude?

The typical structure was that a GM needs approval for every hockey decision from the President.

Especially if the role is specific to the on-ice side of the org - President of Hockey Operations. (i.e. Jeff Gorton in Montreal or Jim Rutherford in Vancouver).

Brendan Shanahan is the President of the Toronto Maple Leafs, not just hockey ops, so he has an even wider purview. And the reports were that that was Dubas' primary frustration – he had to go through Shanahan for everything.

 

[Emerica]

It would be interesting to see how the job duties breakout between GM and POHO. I would think the GM would still have the so called hammer except that a POHO can choose to replace the GM.

I’m assuming the POHO has to green light every major or semi-major move, while the GM takes care of the day-to-day duties, negotiations with agents, etc. But yeah would be cool to see how the duties are shared. Perhaps when/if we have a press conference someone will ask. This is all new for us as Sens fans

 

[AchtzehnBaby]

Great team!

Let's go!

 

[Sensinitis]

LFG!

 

[sennysensen]

Like trading a 4th for Tage Thompson

Yikes! I guess I shouldn't compare Dubas with Dorion, much better at trading. On the other hand, Dorion is better at drafting and signing important young talent.