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Trump is named Time's Person of the Year and rings the New York Stock Exchange's opening bell NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange after being recognized by Time magazine as its person of the year. The honors Thursday for the businessman-turned-politician are a measure of Trump’s remarkable comeback from an ostracized former president who refused to accept his election loss four years ago to a president-elect who won the White House decisively in November. At the stock exchange, Trump was accompanied by his wife, Melania Trump, daughters Ivanka and Tiffany and Vice President-elect JD Vance. Trump grinned as people chanted “USA” before he opened the trading day and raised his fist. YouTube TV is hiking its monthly price, again. Here's what to know NEW YORK (AP) — Are you a YouTube TV subscriber? Your monthly bills are about to get more expensive again. YouTube has announced that it’s upping the price of its streaming service’s base plan by $10 — citing rising content costs and other investments. The new $82.99 per month price tag will go into effect starting Jan. 13 for existing subscribers, and immediately for new customers who sign up going forward. YouTube TV has rolled out a series of price hikes over the years. When launched back in 2017, the going price of its streaming package was $35 a month. By 2019, that fee rose to $50 — and has climbed higher and higher since. Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre's brotherhood is still strong after 30 years with new album 'Missionary' LOS ANGELES (AP) — When it comes to music, there’s one person in particular Snoop Dogg trusts to steer the ship without question: hit-making producer Dr. Dre. Their bond, built over 30 years of brotherhood, began when Dr. Dre shaped Snoop’s game-changing debut, “Doggystyle,” a cornerstone of hip-hop history. From young dreamers chasing stardom to legends cementing their legacies, the duo has always moved in sync. Now, the dynamic pair reunites for Snoop’s “Missionary,” his milestone 20th studio album, which releases Friday. The 15-track project features several big-name guest appearances including Eminem, 50 Cent, Sting, Method Man, Jelly Roll, Tom Petty, Jhené Aiko and Method Man. Country star Morgan Wallen sentenced in chair-throwing case NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country music star Morgan Wallen has pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment. He had been charged for throwing a chair from the rooftop of a six-story bar in Nashville and nearly hitting two police officers with it. Wallen appeared in court alongside his attorney on Thursday. He was sentenced to spend seven days in a DUI education center and will be under supervised probation for two years. According to the arrest affidavit, Wallen was accused of throwing a chair off the roof of Chief’s bar on April 7. The chair landed about a yard from the officers. Witnesses told police they saw Wallen pick up a chair, throw it off the roof and laugh about it. Indian teen Gukesh Dommaraju becomes the youngest chess world champion after beating Chinese rival NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian teenager Gukesh Dommaraju has become the youngest chess world champion after beating the defending champion Ding Liren of China. Dommaraju, 18, secured 7.5 points against 6.5 of his Chinese rival in Thursday's game which was played in Singapore. He has surpassed the achievement of Russia’s Garry Kasparov who won the title at the age of 22. Dommaraju is now also the second Indian to win the title after five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand. The Indian teen prodigy has long been considered a rising star in the chess world after he became a chess grandmaster at 12. He had entered the match as the youngest-ever challenger to the world crown after winning the Candidates tournament earlier this year. 'Vanderpump Rules' star James Kennedy arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence BURBANK, Calif. (AP) — Police say “Vanderpump Rules” star James Kennedy has been arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence. Police in Burbank, California, say officers investigated reports of an argument between a man and a woman at a residence late Tuesday night and arrested the 32-year-old Kennedy. He was released from jail after posting bail. A representative of Kennedy did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment. The Burbank city attorney will decide whether to file charges. Kennedy is a DJ and reality TV star who has appeared for 10 seasons on “Vanderpump Rules” — the Bravo series about the lives of employees at a set of swank restaurants. The wife of a Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own death moves to end their marriage MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The wife of a Wisconsin kayaker who faked his own drowning so he could abscond to Europe has filed a court action to end the couple's marriage. Online court records indicate Emily Borgwardt filed a petition in Dodge County Circuit Court on Thursday seeking to annul her marriage to Ryan Borgwardt. A hearing has been set for April. According to court documents, Ryan Borgwardt staged his own drowning by leaving his overturned kayak floating on Green Lake. He flew to Eastern Europe, where he spent several days in a hotel with a woman before taking up residence in the country of Georgia. He is charged with misdemeanor obstruction in Green Lake County. San Francisco names street for Associated Press photographer who captured the iconic Iwo Jima photo SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A block in downtown San Francisco has been renamed for acclaimed photojournalist Joe Rosenthal, who won the Pulitzer Prize for his iconic photo of U.S. Marines raising the flag on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima during WWII. The longtime staff photographer for the San Francisco Chronicle, who died in 2006 at age 94, is also remembered for the 35 years he spent documenting the city's famous and not so famous for the daily newspaper. He photographed a young Willie Mays getting his hat fitted as a San Francisco Giant in 1957. He also photographed joyous children making a mad dash for freedom on the last day of school in 1965. Nearly half of US teens are online 'constantly,' Pew report finds Nearly half of American teenagers say they are online “constantly,” despite concerns about the effects of social media and smartphones on their mental health. That's according to a new report published Thursday by the Pew Research Center. As in past years, YouTube was the single most popular platform teenagers used — 90% said they watched videos on the site, down slightly from 95% in 2022. There was a slight downward trend in several popular apps teens used. For instance, 63% of teens said they used TikTok, down from 67% and Snapchat slipped to 55% from 59%. Wander Franco's sex abuse trial has been postponed 5 months PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic (AP) — The trial against Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who has been charged with sexually abusing a minor, sexual and commercial exploitation against a minor, and human trafficking, has been postponed until June 2, 2025. Dominican judge Yacaira Veras postponed the hearing Thursday at the request of prosecutors because of the absence of several key witnesses in the case. Franco’s lawyers asked the court to reconsider the postponement, arguing Franco must report to spring training in mid-February. The judge replied that Franco is obligated to continue with the trial schedule and his conditional release from detainment.Donald Trump is returning to the world stage. So is his trolling
President Joe Biden commuted the federal prison sentence Thursday of Mofid Abdel Kader Meshal (or Mufid Abdulqader), the half-brother of billionaire Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal, who had served 16 of his 20 years. Biden issued 39 pardons and commuted some 1,500 sentences, some of them involving controversial figures. Abdulqader was convicted in 2008 as one of five defendants in the Holy Land Foundation terrorism funding trial, in which a Muslim charity in the U.S. was found to have funneled donations to Hamas after it was designated a terror group. 398211 04: FBI agents guard the entrance to the Holy Land Foundation December 5, 2001 in Richardson, Texas. The Holy Land Foundation disputes claims made by the U.S. government that it used charitable donations to fund Hamas and their goal is to destroy Israel. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), which worked with the Biden-Harris administration to water down the White House antisemitism “strategy,” was named as an un-indicted co-conspirator in the trial. It was not immediately clear why Abdulqader had been released. Some observers expressed outrage that the Biden-Harris administration had released a Hamas-linked prisoner while Hamas is still holding Americans hostage in Gaza. The Times of Israel, however, reported that Israeli sources speculated that the release took place as part of hostage negotiations with Hamas, which are said to have improved in recent days, since President-elect Donald Trump said there would be “ALL HELL TO PAY” if all 100 of the remaining hostages were not freed by January 20, and since the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria left Hamas with few remaining sources of military support in the Muslim world. Joel B. Pollak is Senior Editor-at-Large at Breitbart News and the host of Breitbart News Sunday on Sirius XM Patriot on Sunday evenings from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. ET (4 p.m. to 7 p.m. PT). He is the author of the recent e-book, Neither Free nor Fair: The 2020 U.S. Presidential Election . His recent book, RED NOVEMBER , tells the story of the 2020 Democratic presidential primary from a conservative perspective. He is a winner of the 2018 Robert Novak Journalism Alumni Fellowship. Follow him on Twitter at @joelpollak .NSW Don't miss out on the headlines from NSW. Followed categories will be added to My News. A talented make-up artist who suffered years of pain from endometriosis and survived sexual assault has died aged 27. Samantha Feld-Holmes, whose work has been published internationally in fashion magazine’s like Vogue, was remembered by loved ones who said she is “now at peace”. Her family shared her death in an obituary, asking people to consider donating to Bipolar Australia, Endometriosis Australia and Migraine Australia in lieu of flowers. “Although we will desperately miss her, we know our special girl is now at peace,” the tribute said. Samantha Feld-Holmes had died age 27. Picture: Facebook Ms Feld-Holmes had shared her health issues with followers online, explaining she suffered from severe endometriosis. That condition led her to missing time in education, explaining that her school then refused her “right to continue my HSC” because of her attendance. She said severe period pain affected her life from a young age, and that there were few online resources in her teens to help. The artist had shared her health issues with followers online. Picture: Instagram Speaking about surviving sexual assault and domestic violence on her webite, the artist wrote: “My body no longer keeps your secrets”. Her family have asked people to consider donating to Bipolar Australia, Endometriosis Australia and Migraine Australia in lieu of flowers. Picture: Instagram Ms Feld-Holmes also posted a set of paintings on social media in September that reflected “the luxury and complexity of being diagnosed with bipolar disorder”. “Creating these paintings has been a cathartic experience, allowing me to express the duality of my condition,” she wrote. “Bipolar disorder is often seen as a challenge, but through my art, I want to highlight the unique perspectives and strengths it brings. “It’s about embracing both the highs and the lows, finding balance, and recognizing the luxury of understanding oneself more deeply.” Her social media showed when she wasn’t working, she liked to travel. Picture: Instagram Endometriosis Australia general manager Natalie Rupil described Ms Feld-Holmes’ death as “heartbreaking loss”. “Please know that our thoughts are with you, and we hope you can find comfort in the loving memories of Samantha and the impact she had on those who knew her,” Ms Rupil wrote in response to the obituary published by the family. Another friend wrote: “Sammy, you were so loved. We struggle to believe that this is real. We will love you forever, and never forget you” Ms Feld-Holmes died on November 11. Her cause of death was not shared. More Coverage Aussie author dies after ‘long Covid’ battle Samantha Maiden Huge milestone for 8yo injured in Bali Samantha Maiden Originally published as Talented Sydney-based make-up artist Samantha Feld-Holmes dies age 27 Join the conversation Add your comment to this story To join the conversation, please log in. Don't have an account? 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It's great to see that a game as old as pinball—which first appeared at least in some form way back in the 1700s—can still learn a few new tricks. In this case it's via Pinbleton Park , an open world adventure developed by Turtlesoup Games, where you don't need a pinball table to play pinball: you can use the world itself. I'm not sure I'd appreciate walking outside my house and seeing my entire neighborhood had been transformed into a massive pinball game with bumpers, flippers, and a giant ball bouncing off buildings and rooftops. But the people (well, the animal people) of Pinbleton Park seem just fine with it. Check out the trailer revealed today at the Wholesome Snack showcase: I don't quite get the story from the quick description on the Steam store page, but apparently an evil corporation wants to destroy the forest and you can only stop them by finding "lost spirits" and using them to play pinball all over the place. Odd, but let's face it: that makes more sense to me than whatever the heck is going on in Death Stranding. How all this pinball helps the town isn't quite clear, but in one scene you can see a messy pinball game taking place inside a house, where the ball, as it bounces off the walls and bookshelves, splashes colorful paint everywhere. This makes a small bear very happy, and that's really all I need to know. I'm all for pleasing bears by making a mess with some paint. Pinbleton Park bounces our way in 2025. Here it is on Steam if you want to flip it onto your wishlist. The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.
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JAMAICA, N.Y. , Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) today announced that Turkish Airlines will begin operations at the new terminal when it opens in 2026. Turkish Airlines will also unveil a brand new, state-of-the-art lounge for its premium customers, launching the next phase of the award-winning airline's growth at its top U.S. gateway. The New Terminal One, set to be the largest international terminal in the United States , will offer best-in-class amenities and innovative technology for a transformational and efficient travel experience. The New Terminal One is a key component of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's $19 billion transformation of JFK Airport into a world-class gateway, which will include two new terminals, the modernization and expansion of two existing terminals, a new ground transportation center, and an entirely new, simplified roadway network. Turkish Airlines, which currently flies 19 times weekly from JFK Airport to its hub at Istanbul , providing seamless connections to its extensive global network, will continue to offer top-tier service from the new terminal. As part of its expansion in the JFK market, Turkish Airlines will open an 11,000-square-foot lounge in the New Terminal One – twice the size of the airline's lounge at the existing Terminal 1. The new lounge will feature premium amenities, expansive views of JFK Airport's airfield and provide direct boarding access to aircraft, offering unmatched convenience for Turkish Airlines' business class customers and top-tier frequent flyers. Recognized for its exceptional in-flight service, Turkish Airlines recently received the World Class Award from the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) for the fourth consecutive year, placing it among just 10 airlines in the world to have received this prestigious recognition. Turkish Airlines was also chosen as the Best Airline in Europe nine times by Skytrax. Over the years Turkish Airlines also received accolades from Skytrax and other prestigious organizations numerous times for its Business and Economy Class offerings and Lounges. Turkish Airlines offers service to 351 destinations, including 25 in the Americas. Turkish is a member of the Star Alliance and will join other alliance members at the New Terminal One: LOT Polish Airlines, EVA Air and Air China. "We are thrilled to welcome Turkish Airlines to the New Terminal One at JFK, where their commitment to world-class customer service aligns perfectly with our mission to provide an unparalleled customer experience," said The New Terminal One Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Aument . "We look forward to working closely with our colleagues at Turkish Airlines to elevate the travel experience for customers from 2026 and beyond." Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee Prof. Ahmet Bolat stated: "We are excited to bring Turkish Airlines' world-class service to the New Terminal One at JFK, further enhancing our passengers' travel experience with a state-of-the-art-lounge. This move underlines our commitment to continue our growth in the U.S market." In addition to Turkish Airlines, the New Terminal One has partnered with several other global carriers, including Air France, KLM, Etihad, LOT Polish Airlines, Korean Air, EVA Air, Air Serbia, SAS, Neos and Philippine Airlines. Air China is also partnering with the terminal on elevating the travel experience for Chinese customers visiting New York . The New Terminal One is focused on improving the customer experience by collaborating with potential airline partners. This includes working with airline teams across all customer journey touchpoints. Set to be JFK Airport's largest terminal when complete, the New Terminal One will offer a world-class customer experience and additional widebody aircraft gate capacity – providing international airlines a unique opportunity to grow their service at JFK, the top global gateway to the U.S. About The New Terminal One The New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport is a bold and exciting project to develop a world-class international terminal that will serve as an anchor terminal in the Port Authority's $19 billion transformation of JFK into a global gateway to the New York metropolitan area and the United States . The New Terminal One will set a new standard for design and service, aspiring to obtain a Top 5 Skytrax ranking and be considered one of the finest airport terminals in the world. The New Terminal One is being built on sites now occupied by Terminal 1 and the former Terminal 2 and Terminal 3, where it will anchor JFK's south side. Construction is taking place in phases. The first phase, including the new arrivals and departures halls and first set of 14 new gates, is expected to open in 2026. At completion, anticipated in 2030, the New Terminal One will be 2.6 million square feet, making it the largest terminal at JFK and nearly the same size as LaGuardia Airport's two new terminals combined. The New Terminal One will be a 23-gate, state-of-the-art, international-only terminal. Sustainably designed and future-focused, the terminal will feature expansive, naturally lit public spaces, cutting-edge technology, and an array of amenities, all designed to enhance the customer experience and compete with some of the highest-rated airport terminals in the world. The New Terminal One consortium of labor, operating, and financial partners is led by Ferrovial, JLC Infrastructure, Ullico, and Carlyle. The New Terminal One is being built by union labor and is committed to local inclusion and labor participation, focusing on diversity and capacity-building opportunities, including ambitious participation goals of 30% for minority and women-owned enterprises, 10% for local business enterprises and 3% for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. To learn more about the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport, visit https://www.anewjfk.com/projects/the-new-terminal-one/ About Turkish Airlines Established in 1933 with a fleet of five aircraft, Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines has a fleet of 491 (passenger and cargo) aircraft flying to 351 worldwide destinations in 130 countries (298 international destinations and 53 domestic destinations within Turkiye). More information about Turkish Airlines can be found on its official website www.turkishairlines.com or its social media accounts on Facebook, X, YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram. View original content to download multimedia: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/turkish-airlines-to-begin-operations-at-the-new-terminal-one-at-jfk-and-unveil-world-class-lounge-302331710.html SOURCE The New Terminal One at JFK
A little over six months ago Ezra, a young Congolese artist, landed in Australia with his large family straight from one of the largest refugee camps in Malawi to a quiet, leafy street where he appreciated the sounds of chirping birds. "Cockatoos are the most unique creatures I've ever seen in my life and that's why I decided to paint them," he told AAP. "There is much security here not the same as overseas, we were insecure." The 18-year-old was referring to Dzaleka, the sprawling United Nations-administered camp housing over 50,000 people, mostly comprised of Democratic Republic of Congolese like himself where millions have fled violence into neighbouring countries in recent years. "Once you move outside of the camp, you would get beaten and robbed. You have no rights once you step outside of the camp," Ezra noted. The renewed fighting in February between Rwanda-backed Tutsi rebels and the army in the resource-rich nation has displaced over seven million internally. "Sometimes I look at it (violence in DR Congo) on social media and feel depressed because we have friends and relatives back in Congo so I usually feel sad about it." Packed in classrooms of 250 students in the Malawi refugee camp where his learning was impeded, Ezra was quickly drawn to stencil drawing and painting aged 9. "I didn't get the chance to study arts formally because I was assisting my family financially but I started learning from my friends and would pick up information from them then use my own perspective and my own ideas." He and one of his brothers would sell chickens at the markets to make ends meet because they would go hungry for days without food due to looters. "Life was so difficult. I couldn't even afford to have my own mobile phone so I couldn't even capture what my paintings are about," he said. Since joining a creative arts mentorship program with Settlement Services International, a large Australian agency tasked with resettling refugees, he has been able to track his progress with photos of his canvases on his phone. The initiative which began last year is spearheaded by Ghasan Saaid, a prolific Sudanese-Australian visual artist who is a manager with the Humanitarian Settlement Program which helps new arrivals navigate their way in Australia from education to housing to finding a job. "Art is powerful because there's emotions and it's a very good tool for healing where artists become leaders in their communities," Mr Saaid explained. "So when we take care of those talents we are increasing the sense of belonging and enriching the cultural scene in Australia too." The creative arts project run out of Sydney provides refugees with artistic opportunities whether it is in music, theatre or visual arts with a professional industry setting. They pair them with experts and masterclasses in collaboration with cultural bodies such as the Art Gallery of NSW and link them with local art centres such as Casula Powerhouse and Blacktown Arts Centre in culturally diverse western Sydney with the view to earning a living off their work. "The art scene in Australia is very difficult to navigate especially with all the settlement barriers so ... guidance is the best thing to nurture them," Mr Saaid said. This was Ezra's experience, having sold one of his paintings displayed at an exhibition at NSW Police headquarters recently. He is hard at work painting a couple of new canvases for an upcoming exhibition next month marking International Human Rights Day.
It’s not about how you start, it’s about how you finish. But, as the Ottawa Senators arrived at the quarter-mark of the National Hockey League schedule on Saturday with Game No. 20 of the season against the Vancouver Canucks at the Canadian Tire Centre, there was a lot of concern about their 8-10-1 record in 19 games. They’re trying to make the playoffs for the first time in eight years, but the results thus far have been similar to what has led the Senators to miss the post-season in the recent past. Consistency is the key and they need to find it. To a man they swear that, with the roster assembled by Steve Staios, the team’s president of hockey operations and general manager, and head coach Travis Green behind the bench, this time it’s different and they’re making strides that will lead to success. “We’ve had our ups and downs already,” centre Shane Pinto told Postmedia on Saturday before faceoff against the Canucks. “We can’t get caught up in the trap of this is the same as the last couple of years. “We’re playing better hockey than the last couple of years and the results haven’t shown, but I don’t think we’ve been playing bad. It’s a results-driven business, and we have to do better than that aspect. I don’t think it’s been as bad as it seems, but we have to win, so there are no excuses.” What feels different about this? “Just the way we’re handling it,” Pinto said. “The older guys in the room are really emphasizing that we’ve got to stick together through this, rather than distancing ourselves from each other. “You can tell on a day like today. We’re in a good mood, we’re together, and that’s the only way we’re going to get out of this. It’s up to us, and the people are in this room.” The margin between winning and losing in the NHL is small. Pinto noted it was about those “little inches, and I just don’t feel like we’ve gotten the bounces, but we have to better in certain areas as well.” The Senators are trying desperately not to look at the big picture. They woke up on Saturday in 15th place in the NHL’s Eastern Conference and four points out of the final playoff spot. “It’s corny to say, but (Green) has emphasized sticking with that process,” Pinto said. “We can’t worry about the results because, if we play our game, the results will take care of themselves. If we look at the standings, that will just be a distraction the whole year. “If we play process-driven hockey ... You see the talent in this room. We’ll score, and it’s just a matter of defending a bit better to clean up those mistakes. We just have to be better at keeping an even keel because there are going to be momentum switches in games. “We go up and down a bit too much. Our biggest challenge is to stay even. We have good players. It’s all mental for us. The fans want better from us. If we can go on a little winning streak, everybody will be happy.” This Senators club is built around the core that includes Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stutzle, Thomas Chabot, Drake Batherson, Josh Norris, Ridly Greig, Jake Sanderson and Pinto. The additions of Michael Amadio, Nick Jensen, David Perron and Linus Ullmark haven’t had the desired effect thus far. The Senators paid a big price to acquire Ullmark from the Boston Bruins only hours before Game 7 of the Stanley Cup final in June. They sent goaltender Joonas Korpisalo, centre Mark Kastelic and a first-round pick (No. 25 overall) to the Bruins for Ullmark, who had split duties in Boston with Jeremy Swayman. Two years removed from winning the Vezina Trophy as the NHL’s top goalie, Ullmark was brought to Ottawa to stabilize the situation in net. He was then a year away from unrestricted free agency, but Staios opted to sign Ullmark to a four-year, $33 million U.S. extension that will kick in at $8.25 million per season. So far, Ullmark hasn’t performed up to expectations, though. He went into the game against the Canucks with a 4-6-1 record, a 3.00 goals-against average and a save percentage of .887. Those numbers just aren’t good enough, and, if they don’t improve, the Senators have no chance of making the post-season. “His track record proves that he gets this turned around,” Staios said. “He’s a quality goaltender with a long track record of being a quality goaltender. There are times in a season where a player isn’t at his best and it gets magnified when you’re a goaltender. “We have full belief that Linus will get back to form. There is a lot that has been put on this player in particular. Every player has things they have to deal with when they come in. But a trade, a new contract and an emotional game in Boston. I haven’t talked to Linus about this, but we know he’s going to settle in.” Backup Anton Forsberg hasn’t been a whole lot better, but he has recorded two shutouts in his eight appearances and he’s ahead of Ullmark with his 3-4-0 record, 2.76 goals-against average and .903 save percentage. It’s paramount that Ullmark gets back to form, which was why he started against the Canucks, with the Senators trying to help him dig his way out of this. Social media has been alive and kicking with the decision by Green to sit defenceman Jacob Bernard-Docker regularly. Bernard-Docker was back in the press box against the Canucks because the Senators wanted veteran Travis Hamonic back in the lineup. It was the third pairing on defence, which wouldn’t make a big difference in the grand scheme of things. It should be noted Jensen, acquired from the Washington Capitals in the deal for Jakob Chychrun last summer, has been solid with Chabot. What’s most concerning is the play of top defenceman Jake Sanderson, whose struggles have been real. The 22-year-old Sanderson started Saturday’s game against the Canucks with a plus/minus rating of minus-12. He has yet to be on the ice for an even-strength goal by the Senators. Making $8.05 million as the Senators’ defenceman with the highest salary-cap hit, Sanderson’s one goal and 10 assists have all come on special teams. He plays an average of 24 minutes 22 seconds per game for a club that needs more offence from its defencemen. The Senators only have three goals from their blue-line group, though, tied for the fewest in the 32-team league. Chychrun has outscored Ottawa’s defence by himself this season, with five goals for the Capitals. Trying to make the roster for the United States at the Four Nation’s tournament in Montreal and Boston in February, Sanderson has looked like someone who is feeling the weight of the pressure to impress U.S. team general manager Bill Guerin. One thing we’ve learned about Staios is that he’s patient and leaves no stone unturned before making a move. NHL executives told Postmedia on Saturday that Staios was kicking tires to see if there were any upgrades he could make to the Senators roster. That’s part of his responsibility. “Every general manager is doing their job by looking and seeing if there’s anything they can do,” Staios said. “But I can’t see one major area with this group because they’ve shown how they can play in a majority of the games this year that need to be addressed.” Ideally, Staios would like the answers to come from within. But people around the league wonder if Staios will make a move to get the players’ attention. He doesn’t want to make a change but, if this group doesn’t get its act together, he might have to do something. We’re getting to the point where many believe the time has come for Staios to strike at the core of the Senators. Let’s get this out of the way immediately, though: The Senators won’t trade Tkachuk because they’re trying to build this team around him. Other candidates in the core could be moved, however. Many fans want Chabot dealt, but that wouldn’t happen without Ottawa eating part of his $10-million salary this season — it’s a charge of $8 million against the salary cap — and he has improved while playing with Jensen. NHL executives say one name to keep an eye on is that of Norris. He’s off to a strong start this season with eight goals and five assists for 13 points going into the gamea against the Canucks. He was moved to play with Perron and Amadio on the third line because Green felt Norris might be able to help those two players produce more offensively. With a cap hit of $7.95 million through the 2027-28 campaign, Norris has struggled to stay healthy and is coming off a third shoulder surgery. Before he had surgery last season, there was talk he may be moved and that chatter has surfaced again. “His lack of durability and his contract make sense that he would be a guy that they may think about moving,” a league executive said Saturday. If Pinto continues to progress and makes the strides the organization expects, he’ll want a healthy raise from the $3.75 million he will make next season. That means the Senators may have to get another big contract off the books. We’ve learned through 20 games that Greig isn’t ready to be a top-six forward. Maybe the answer is to use him as the third-line centre with Norris on the wing. Anything is possible and there’s a lot of hockey left to be played. Staios is confident that, if he stays the course, this ship will steady itself, and he has to hope that’s indeed the case. The Senators’ record after 20 games in the past seven seasons they’ve missed the playoffs. 2017-18: 8-6-6 for 22 points 2018-19: 9-8-3 for 21 points 2019-20: 8-11-1 for 17 points 2020-21: 5-14-1 for 11 points 2021-22: 4-15-1 for nine points 2022-23: 7-12-1 for 15 points 2023-24: 10-10-0 for 20 points
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