Posts About "Eugene Melnyk"
Is Boucher the Right Guy for a Senators Rebuild?
March 10th, 2018 Ottawa Senators fans have been hoping to see some semblance of a plan from management since last month’s trade deadline saga unfolded, and the team has been sending out mixed messages ever since. However, there's one thing the organization has kept talking about: youth. In a letter to season ticket holders, owner and CEO Eugene...
Senators Can't Afford to Trade Karlsson
February 25th, 2018 The Ottawa Senators head into the NHL trade deadline with a massive cloud over their heads. While there has been speculation about Erik Karlsson’s future in Ottawa since the Sens’ captain talked openly about his contract status in December, there was no real indication the Senators were considering trading him. However, this...Senators' Lack of Direction: Who's to Blame?
February 11th, 2018 After just over a year on the job, Tom Anselmi is out as president of the Ottawa Senators. The story broke on Friday afternoon, but this wasn’t the only news to come out of the Senators’ front office that day. Hours later, the Sens announced that general manager Pierre Dorion has signed a three-year contract extension. In the...
Why Melnyk Needs to Sell the Senators
December 15th, 2017 A good owner is like a good stay-at-home defenceman: The less you hear his name, the better. Apparently, the owner of the Ottawa Senators, Eugene Melnyk, didn’t get that memo. Never one to shy away from the media, Melnyk was once again at it Wednesday as he responded to a plethora of topics related to him and his team. While his...
Senators to Host Canadiens in Scotiabank NHL 100 Classic
March 18th, 2017 It was the worst-kept secret in Ottawa. Today, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman made it official – the Ottawa Senators will host their first outdoor game on Dec. 16, 2017, against their division rivals, the Montreal Canadiens. The game will commemorate the NHL's centennial celebration, marking the 100th anniversary of the first game...
Bryan Murray is First in Senators' Ring of Honour
February 1st, 2017 The Ottawa Senators have inducted their first person into the Ring of Honour — Bryan Murray. The former coach and general manager started with the Senators in 2004. He has since taken on the senior advisor role after stepping down as GM at the end of last season. The Jan. 24 game between the Senators and the Washington Capitals...
