Longtime NHL executive Anthony LeBlanc has joined Senators Sports and Entertainment as its president of business operations, Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk announced Monday.

"I am thrilled to be appointed to the position of president of business operations with the Senators," LeBlanc said. "Having been a diehard Senators fan since the Sens rejoined the league, this opportunity is truly an honor. I look forward to working closely with the entire staff as we prepare for an exciting chapter in the history of the Senators.

"I am confident that my experience in the NHL, as well as my sales and marketing background in the technology sector, will be put to good use here in the National Capital Region."

LeBlanc's hiring comes about six weeks after former CEO Jim Little was reportedly fired over abuse allegations his ex-wife made toward him. Little spent just 54 days on the job.

LeBlanc previously served as president, chief executive officer, co-owner, and alternate governor of the Arizona Coyotes franchise from 2013-17. He also worked in several roles at BlackBerry from 2000-08, including as the vice president of global sales.

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