Ottawa Senators owner Michael Andlauer began his media availability at the team’s alumni charity golf tournament on Friday morning by crossing the putting green and literally clicking his heels together to greet reporters. Article content

The gesture felt symbolic — a light moment reflecting the strides the organization believes it has made in Andlauer’s second season at the helm. Article content

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“I think we’re in a better position than we were last year at off-season from a hockey front,” he told reporters.

But before any questions were asked, Andlauer began his availability with a staunch denial that Senators forward Drake Batherson may be on the trade block.

“It’s not right,” he said.

“There’s no truth to that,” general manager Steve Staios

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