Steve Staios defends Senators' statement supporting players

Ottawa Senators President Steve Staios defended a fiery statement defending players amidst a difficult week, stating he will not apologize for standing up for them. The team is struggling on the ice with a 2-6-1 record, and off-ice rumors surrounding goalie Linus Ullmark's absence prompted the strong organizational response. Staios believes the statement was necessary to protect players from false accusations, and his players appreciated the support, despite some criticism of the public nature of the response.