News Article: Melnyk: 'not selling the team — period'

[Sens of Anarchy]

Are we at least on the same page that Trump is an alien planted here for the destruction of mankind?

Trump is a buffoon that made it to Pres of the US of A... Melnyk is just an asshole that owns the Senators

 

[BonkTastic]

I don't like Melnyk at all, I mean really much at all, but comparing him to Donald Trump is borderline libelous.

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

Trump is a buffoon that made it to Pres of the US of A... Melnyk is just an ******* that owns the Senators

Exactly. No way he deserves to be compared to Trump, thats what i meant with that comment.

 

[Sun God Nika]

Both of them are horrible examples of human beings so they have that in common?

 

[Mingus Dew]

Both of them are horrible examples of human beings so they have that in common?

Trump is much, much worse. And he’s actually dangerous, unlike Melnyk.

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

Both of them are horrible examples of human beings so they have that in common?

As much as im not a fan of Melnyk, he does come off as a person capable of normal human emotions like compassion, love, empathy, etc. Meanwhile, Im pretty sure Trump would use his own children as shields if he were being fired on.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Trump is much, much worse. And he’s actually dangerous, unlike Melnyk.

Dubble Ya wasn't dangerous though.

2 completely different scales... Melnyk would never make it to the level the other guy has... He wouldn't come close. So ... he's better .. at what?

 

[JD1]

Both of them are horrible examples of human beings so they have that in common?

and yet the horrible human being you refer to has donated millions of dollars to various charities over his lifetime and has spearheaded projects that have made a profound difference in people's lives....particularly children. All of that is in the public domain should you choose to go read it.

He isn't very savvy with the media and his joe fan personality gets the better of him and he says stupid shit but horrible human being....no I don't think so

 

[Fandlauer]

and yet the horrible human being you refer to has donated millions of dollars to various charities over his lifetime and has spearheaded projects that have made a profound difference in people's lives....particularly children. All of that is in the public domain should you choose to go read it.

He isn't very savvy with the media and his joe fan personality gets the better of him and he says stupid **** but horrible human being....no I don't think so

I actually agree. Trump gets unfairly harsh bad rep.

 

[CanadianHockey]

I actually agree. Trump gets unfairly harsh bad rep.

I think the guy you're quoting was talking about Melnyk.

 

[BonkTastic]

Trump gets unfairly harsh bad rep.

I anticipate that history will prove otherwise.

 

[Fandlauer]

I think the guy you're quoting was talking about Melnyk.

 

[coladin]

I don't even like Melnyk, but judging from "fans" responses here ...I hope owns team.

FOREVER

 

[Tnuoc Alucard]

I don't even like Melnyk, but judging from "fans" responses here ...I hope owns team.

FOREVER​

 

[BonkTastic]

I don't even like Melnyk, but judging from "fans" responses here ...I hope owns team.

FOREVER

For a guy who berates everyone around here for not going to games because of the owner, you sure have a weird way of trying to incentivise them to do so.

 

[coladin]

For a guy who berates everyone around here for not going to games because of the owner, you sure have a weird way of trying to incentivise them to do so.

Oh yes, I berate people. Back to that.

I don't sell tickets and could give two bleeps if people go or not. Just calling it as I see it. You always give me far too much credit for trying to convince people. I don't, but not afraid to step on some people's toes if they sound like they are lacking . Not you, per se, because your comments weren't as below the belt as others but in general:

The amount hate, much of it misguided and childish, is absurd. People think I am on a high horse but , really, it is the so-called fans who are judge, jury and executioner to every little morsel that comes out of Melnyk's mouth are the true high horse crowd. Which makes me shudder. Hope these people don't parent or treat other humans in the same manner, with such a high microscopic level of intolerance and lack of forgiveness. I would love for someone to adjudicate these people in the same fashion and see how they like it. I certainly wouldn't. Make no mistake, they look down on me going to games more than the other way around.

Someone actually said they don't go because they fired Cyril Leeder. And another because they don't have enough scouts. I am not kidding. Those are the high horse crowd, not me. If they don't go because they cannot separate their feelings for the owner, from the players, well it speaks to their fandom. I am just the dumb fan that goes to games even though I guess I shouldn't according to many who either

A. compare the team as similar to going to the movies, just entertainment or

B. expect entertainment every time they go, even though it is live, unpredictable sporting event or

C. expect concessions and parking to be assimilar to other NHL cities and/or

D. expect the owner should spend to the Cap and lose millions to pledge commitment while fans wait on the sidelines

E. treat the NHL hockey club just like any other business model. Like your neighborhood Coin-o-Matic

F. want freebies.

People either can't read, or don't want to read, make things up etc...about the entire situation of his comments at the outdoor game. Exaggeration is the name of the game. Hypersensitivity and apathy rule around here.

So stay home people, stay home.

 

[JD1]

The amount hate, much of it misguided and childish, is absurd.

People either can't read, or don't want to read, make things up etc...

Exaggeration is the name of the game. Hypersensitivity and apathy rule around here.

so those few statements sum things up pretty well imo.

 

[TheBradyBunch]

Both of them are horrible examples of human beings so they have that in common?

They're actually both fantastic examples of human beings - just very bad examples of compassionate, self-aware human beings.

 

[BonkTastic]

They're actually both fantastic examples of human beings

I took my kids out for a walk in one of the trails in the Greenbelt today to feed the birds, and my daughter asked me how birds see us, human beings. My son replied "they probably call us Meat Giants" - his rationale was that in the eyes of birds, we are giants made of meat.

Both Trump and Melnyk are, indeed, meat giants.

 

[Engineer]

I don't even like Melnyk, but judging from "fans" responses here ...I hope owns team.

FOREVER

Oh, you're still doing the quoted fans thing.
You're very clever.

 

[Wondercarrot]

and yet the horrible human being you refer to has donated millions of dollars to various charities over his lifetime and has spearheaded projects that have made a profound difference in people's lives....particularly children. All of that is in the public domain should you choose to go read it.

He isn't very savvy with the media and his joe fan personality gets the better of him and he says stupid **** but horrible human being....no I don't think so

There plenty of people who worked with him at biovail and plenty of former and current Sens employees & players who would disagree with you.
I think "abusive" "drunk" and "asshole" are the most common terms I've heard.
some of that is also in the public domain.
I don't have a lot of time for people who treat others like shit.

Maybe I just have the misfortune of talking to the wrong people & there is a whole other world of people who know him that think highly of him - I don't know where they are in ottawa though.

 

[Gil Gunderson]

I don't like Melnyk at all, I mean really much at all, but comparing him to Donald Trump is borderline libelous.

I'm terrified to think of what Melnyk would do if he had the power and resources Trump has.

 

[saskriders]

Oh yes, I berate people. Back to that.

I don't sell tickets and could give two bleeps if people go or not. Just calling it as I see it. You always give me far too much credit for trying to convince people. I don't, but not afraid to step on some people's toes if they sound like they are lacking . Not you, per se, because your comments weren't as below the belt as others but in general:

The amount hate, much of it misguided and childish, is absurd. People think I am on a high horse but , really, it is the so-called fans who are judge, jury and executioner to every little morsel that comes out of Melnyk's mouth are the true high horse crowd. Which makes me shudder. Hope these people don't parent or treat other humans in the same manner, with such a high microscopic level of intolerance and lack of forgiveness. I would love for someone to adjudicate these people in the same fashion and see how they like it. I certainly wouldn't. Make no mistake, they look down on me going to games more than the other way around.

Someone actually said they don't go because they fired Cyril Leeder. And another because they don't have enough scouts. I am not kidding. Those are the high horse crowd, not me. If they don't go because they cannot separate their feelings for the owner, from the players, well it speaks to their fandom. I am just the dumb fan that goes to games even though I guess I shouldn't according to many who either

A. compare the team as similar to going to the movies, just entertainment or

B. expect entertainment every time they go, even though it is live, unpredictable sporting event or

C. expect concessions and parking to be assimilar to other NHL cities and/or

D. expect the owner should spend to the Cap and lose millions to pledge commitment while fans wait on the sidelines

E. treat the NHL hockey club just like any other business model. Like your neighborhood Coin-o-Matic

F. want freebies.

People either can't read, or don't want to read, make things up etc...about the entire situation of his comments at the outdoor game. Exaggeration is the name of the game. Hypersensitivity and apathy rule around here.

So stay home people, stay home.

Why are A through F unreasonable? At the end of the day the Senators are nothing but a business. If Melnyk's business model doesn't bring in as much revenue as it could, that is his fault for building a bad business. It isn't the fans fault for not showing up for what they see as a bad product.

 

[coladin]

Why are A through F unreasonable? At the end of the day the Senators are nothing but a business. If Melnyk's business model doesn't bring in as much revenue as it could, that is his fault for building a bad business. It isn't the fans fault for not showing up for what they see as a bad product.

I am not passionate about laundromats. I am not passionate about paint and hardware screws. I am not passionate about replacement air filters. I am not passionate about pumping gas in my car.

Please stop with the Sens being nothing but a business. Silly and simplistic. I suppose you scream and high five at the cash of Wal-Mart?

 

[BondraTime]

I am not passionate about laundromats. I am not passionate about paint and hardware screws. I am not passionate about replacement air filters. I am not passionate about pumping gas in my car.

Please stop with the Sens being nothing but a business. Silly and simplistic. I suppose you scream and high five at the cash of Wal-Mart?

Well, when something you are passionate about is being run like a dog turd, you should probably start to question it rather than staring down from the giant tower you're building