With Staios presiding over the Ottawa Senators’ hockey department, GM Pierre Dorion has another new boss.

There's a new sheriff in town. And now he has his deputy. 

Eight days after officially taking over the Ottawa Senators, owner Michael Andauer has hired Steve Staios as President of Hockey Operations. 

“I am so excited that Steve is joining me in Ottawa to lead our hockey operations,” Andlauer said in a press release. “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.”

Senators GM Pierre Dorion will now, presumably, report to Staios on all hockey matters.

Staios and Andlauer have history. They've worked together in hockey and business for a very long time. 

Until joining the Oilers last year, Staios had been with the Andlauer-owned Hamilton Bulldogs since the 2015-16 season. After a stint with the Toronto Maple Leafs in management and, briefly, as assistant coach, Staios joined the Bulldogs as team president, and the following year was named general manager. Staios and Andlauer were also financial partners in the club and won two Ontario Hockey League titles together.

Staios officially resigned from his position with the Edmonton Oilers today and the Senators made the announcement on his hiring shortly thereafter.

As a defenceman, Staios played in 1,001 NHL games. He was never the flashiest player, but defensively, he was always steady and solid. He may bring a defensive mindset to a Sens organization that has struggled to find consistency in that area in recent years.

As things move forward, and Staios begins to absorb everything, it will be fascinating to see if he's on the same page as both Dorion and the current coaching staff.