NHL Insider believes a former player is trying to purchase Ottawa Senators

Last night Eugene Melnyk the Owner of the Ottawa Senators passed away at the young age of 62. Melnyk has been apparently fighting an illness for months which was never made publich which shocked the hockey world with the Senators announcement of his passing last night.

It is with great sadness that the family of Eugene Melnyk and the Ottawa Senators hockey organization announce his passing on March 28, 2022 after an illness he faced with determination and courage. https://t.co/MrHsTvu7sz pic.twitter.com/DOZrJcD26e— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) March 29, 2022

I know of four groups interested in buying the Sens. All four are looking at staying in Ottawa and being part of the LeBreton project. I've spoken directly with one group that is lead by a former NHL player.— Shawn Simpson (@TSNSimmer) March 29, 2022