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
Melnyk loved the Ottawa Senators and fought to keep the Senators in Ottawa, but with the estate now owning the Senators, the future of the team is unknown.
One thing that is known though is Shawn Simpson, Ottawa Senators insider says that there are many buyers interested.
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
Daniel Alfredsson has been rumoured for years to be interested in purchasing the Ottawa Senators ever since he left the Senators upper management back in 2017.
But this is unconfirmed.
One thing we do know though, which is good news for Ottawa Senators fans and those in the Ottawa area, is that the potential buyers all want to keep the Senators in Ottawa.
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29 MARS | 202 ANSWERS NHL Insider believes a former player is trying to purchase Ottawa Senators Should the Senators move? | ||
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