GHT120 Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Thoughts and wishes are with his family and friends. From a purely hockey perspective, this could shake things up in the Atlantic ... if the Senators end up with a "good owner" it could make them formidable ... but it will be interesting to see who lines up to buy the team ... will the deep pocketed want to keep the team in Ottawa or might the team get (a) a "financially lesser" owner committed to keeping the team on Ottawa, or (b) a "Jeffrey Loria/Claude Brochu", running the team into the ground in order to move it ... and if it stays in the family, what will their priorities be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 Sad for Melnyk and his family. As for the Senators, I wish them the worst imaginable outcome, whatever that may be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GHT120 Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 "The key thing to know is the NHL was very protective of Melnyk and the Senators. They’d warn not to predict the team was in any danger of moving. They pushed back against some tough stories. And they were well aware as, sadly, Melnyk’s health deteriorated over the past couple of weeks. I do believe they have a vision of a strong organization in a beautiful, new downtown arena. That process is underway, again. Bids were due Feb. 28. Although it is still a confidential process, it’s widely believed the Senators are pursuing it. Meanwhile, fans put their faith in a strong collection of young, talented players. Nothing ever happens the way we expect. The Melnyk era began with great promise. There’s still the opportunity to accomplish those dreams." - Elliotte Friedman, 32 Thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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