Senators sign general manager Pierre Dorion to an extension

The Ottawa Senators announced on Tuesday that they've signed general manager Pierre Dorion to a contract extension through the 2024-25 season, with a team option for the 2025-26 season.

Dorion, 49, has been the general manager in Ottawa since Bryan Murray stepped down in April 2016. During his tenure, the Senators have missed the playoffs in four of the five seasons. The lone playoff appearance came in 2016-17 when they lost in game seven of the Eastern Conference Finals to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Dorion is currently overseeing what has been a top-to-bottom rebuild in the organization.

"We're very pleased to sign Pierre to a second extension as Senators general manager," said Senators owner and governor Eugene Melnyk. "Dating to when he was named GM in 2016, Pierre has worked tirelessly towards building an organization that can compete with the National Hockey League's best. He's dedicated, detailed and maintains a sound hockey mind. Under Pierre's leadership, we have the utmost confidence that this team will soon be recognized as one that is consistently meriting success."

News Release: The #Sens have extended general manager Pierre Dorion's contract through the 2024-25 season: https://t.co/61pUiXJXez pic.twitter.com/HZNK2an14H— Sens Communications (@Media_Sens) September 7, 2021

Source: Ottawa Senators

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