Really, what was wrong with the Melynk analysis?
- henny1953

He passed away 2 hours ago, the comment was distasteful and insensitive when it comes to someone passing away.

RIP Mr. Melnyk. Believed in Ottawa hockey when many wouldn't.

RIP Mr. Melnyk. Believed in Ottawa hockey when many wouldn't.
- Bartacus

Melnyk may have been a fool, but he was Ottawa's fool. It may be hard to find someone else willing to burn millions each year just to keep the Sens in Ottawa.
- Jackie Daytona

Handle should be changed to Jackass Daytona what a class act you are.

RIP. My sympathies to the Melnyk family. Wishing the Sens and fans well as they move forward.

When Melnyk bought the Sens he threw a party and invited all season ticket holders to attend the Corel Centre (I think that is what CTC was still called back then) for a party. He invited The Eagles as the entertainment. It was a fabulous night.

Next best night was The Boss and surprisingly 3rd best I would say was the big band sound put on Michael Buble just a few years ago.

My favourite hockey moment was the spontaneous ovation given Wayne Gretzky on his final game played in Canada. No announcement had been made before or during the game on the expectations of his retirement. But, towards the end of the game, fans stood on their own and began to applaud and soon the entire building was applauding on what was speculation about his retirement. It was a moving and sincere tribute to a great player and also for our love of the game of hockey itself.

My absolute favourite hockey highlight moment was the Jason Spezza deke on Sheldon Souray to score a winning goal.

Eugene Melnyk has been at the heart of the sports and entertainment scene in Ottawa for a great run.

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He passed away 2 hours ago, the comment was distasteful and insensitive when it comes to someone passing away.
- LawyerSens4Life

You and the guy above missed what I thought was the point, He saved Your asses in Kanata, anyway, He can come in and argue His own case.


Melnyk may have been a fool, but he was Ottawa's fool. It may be hard to find someone else willing to burn millions each year just to keep the Sens in Ottawa.

Melnyk loved hockey and the Sens

RIP. My sympathies to the Melnyk family. Wishing the Sens and fans well as they move forward.
- Minnyhock

well said

You either die a hero or live long enough to become a villain

This seems to apply to Melnyk, when he bought the Sens he was a hero, after a while he became a villain, let's hope his daughters sell the team.

Shocking and sad new on Melnyk. Thoughts go out to his family.

RIP Eugene Melnyk we all wanted a new owner but never like this 🙁were very happy ya bought the team in kept it where it was 😊
Now question is what happens to team now does the daughters run it or do they sell the team 🤷‍♂️

RIP Mr. Melnyk. Believed in Ottawa hockey when many wouldn't.
- Bartacus

ditto

You either die a hero or live long enough to become a villain

This seems to apply to Melnyk, when he bought the Sens he was a hero, after a while he became a villain, let's hope his daughters sell the team.
- Mithos

I had almost the exact same thought. I stil remember how Melnyk was positively viewed when he first bought the team.

I think his daughters are relatively young, so we'll see if they sell the team, or just own it from a hands off vantage point.

My condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Melnyk. It is never easy when someone doesn't live to a ripe old age.

I believe this event provides much more context to the Pierre McGuire hiring this past summer. It was to provide an "unbiased view" of the organization from someone who is a proponent of Ottawa Senators hockey and friendly to Mr. Melnyk.

I've long dreamed of the day that Melnyk wouldn't be owner... But never wanted that day to come like this.

RIP.

I had almost the exact same thought. I stil remember how Melnyk was positively viewed when he first bought the team.

I think his daughters are relatively young, so we'll see if they sell the team, or just own it from a hands off vantage point.
- david22

Wouldn't now be the time to sell the team and move it to Mississippi or something? It's an up and coming team with a bright future and the folks in Mississippi deserve to reap the benefits of the last five years in Ottawa. Toronto and Montreal would cheer. It's a win win, Bettman.

I will post a postgame blog tonight. I originally had 2 pieces that I have been working on, that I will post later in the week now. Great to see everyone be very respectful in here today. I will be around during the game in the blog too, so I hope others jump into the discussion.

Ottawa just has all kinds of room out there. Lots of chances.

I miss the days when games were called by sports announcers rather than cheer leaders.

Ottawa just has all kinds of room out there. Lots of chances.

I miss the days when games were called by sports announcers rather than cheer leaders.
- Whatisavailable

I've caught pieces of this game as I am watching the Leafs and Habs games, but that 2nd period from I saw looked wide open like you said. Lots of scoring in many of the games tonight.

I've caught pieces of this game as I am watching the Leafs and Habs games, but that 2nd period from I saw looked wide open like you said. Lots of scoring in many of the games tonight.
- PuckPix

So far it's been Saros saving Nashville. I don't really watch Nashville games but how in the world is that team challenging for a wild card spot? Gives me hope for Ottawa's chances next year.

Lots of scoring chances but they refuse to lift the puck.

Lots of scoring chances but they refuse to lift the puck.
- Whatisavailable

No finish tonight. New blog is up!

So far it's been Saros saving Nashville. I don't really watch Nashville games but how in the world is that team challenging for a wild card spot? Gives me hope for Ottawa's chances next year.
- Whatisavailable

West and East are very different conferences with their style of play. DJ's style fits the west more than east! lol

Ottawa just has all kinds of room out there. Lots of chances.

I miss the days when games were called by sports announcers rather than cheer leaders.
- Whatisavailable

Great point on the announcing, so true!