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

[Zorf]

I GOT THE FIX!!



I really hope that news about the sale of the franchise comes in quicker than a Cleveland Steamer!



I'm assuming that's a train...

Also, don't Google that.

 

[BonkTastic]

I'm assuming that's a train...

That is... not a train.

 

[Zorf]

That is... not a train.

Well, depending on how much fibre is in the diet...err...fuel...it could maybe be a train?



I feel like I have another infraction warning heading my way... But it's worth it! For the trains! Anything for the trains!

wait, that's not the topic.

For the sale of the team! Anything for the sale of the team!

 

[Micklebot]

That is... not a train.

This is exactly the kind of post that got us into trouble last time... Stick to the topic of Melnyk selling/not selling with liberal use of Train related puns when warranted.

I don't want to be conducting or engineering this thread anymore than I have to. (ok that one wasn't very good... help me out here guys)

 

[Zorf]

Melnyk better sell this team quick or I'm going to give him a swift kick to his caboose

 

[Cosmix]

This is exactly the kind of post that got us into trouble last time... Stick to the topic of Melnyk selling/not selling with liberal use of Train related puns when warranted.

I don't want to be conducting or engineering this thread anymore than I have to. (ok that one wasn't very good... help me out here guys)

You let off a little steam there mate!

 

[BonkTastic]

Seems Tom Anselmi caught the last train out of town... wonder how much Melnyk had to do with that departure.

 

[Samboni]

No shortage of things to talk about until the next phase at Lebreton kicks in!

 

[icefishing]

"All O's aboard"

Paint one car as black Sans sweater, with a big "O" laf.

 

[Tnuoc Alucard]

Can the Ottawa Senators be Fixed? When Will Melnyk Sell? By Jamie Gilcig 061418 | The Cornwall Free News

 

[Tuna99]

Can the Ottawa Senators be Fixed? When Will Melnyk Sell? By Jamie Gilcig 061418 | The Cornwall Free News

Apparently the season ticket base is between 5500-6000. That is BRUTAL.

What a gong show Melnyck has turned this into. His only real saving grace was he inherited a Cup worthy team. If he took over Ottawa without a ton of star assets this would of gone horribly wrong much faster.

 

[Tnuoc Alucard]

Apparently the season ticket base is between 5500-6000. That is BRUTAL.

What a gong show Melnyck has turned this into. His only real saving grace was he inherited a Cup worthy team. If he took over Ottawa without a ton of star assets this would of gone horribly wrong much faster.

I don't see how any one person can be blamed for all of the negative issues surrounding the Senators today.

To blame the Owner for the alleged unacceptable behaviour of the AGM or one of the Wives of a player is ridiculous.

To blame the owner for a trade, or a signing made by the GM is also a stretch. Both the owner and the GM have stated that the GM makes 100% of the hockey decisions.

There are a number of things we can lay at the feet of the owner, for him to take the blame for........ but everything, I don't agree with that at all.

As far as the STH base, I do not know that the Senators have ever published what that number is ... but that seems to the accepted guesstimate.

 

[BK201]

I don't see how any one person can be blamed for all of the negative issues surrounding the Senators today.

To blame the Owner for the alleged unacceptable behaviour of the AGM or one of the Wives of a player is ridiculous.

To blame the owner for a trade, or a signing made by the GM is also a stretch. Both the owner and the GM have stated that the GM makes 100% of the hockey decisions.

There are a number of things we can lay at the feet of the owner, for him to take the blame for........ but everything, I don't agree with that at all.

As far as the STH base, I do not know that the Senators have ever published what that number is ... but that seems to the accepted guesstimate.

To be fair no one believes Dorion to be 100% in control of anything and it is widely accepted that the owner is into everyones business in the org and just lies to the fans.

People also think the conduct of the owner is below acceptable and has bled into his team which has led to Randy Lee's situation.

 

[Wallet Inspector]

Apparently the season ticket base is between 5500-6000. That is BRUTAL.

What a gong show Melnyck has turned this into. His only real saving grace was he inherited a Cup worthy team. If he took over Ottawa without a ton of star assets this would of gone horribly wrong much faster.

Crappy attendence might be the only way Melnyk is persuaded to sell, I'm afraid.

 

[Rhaegar Targaryen]

I don't see how any one person can be blamed for all of the negative issues surrounding the Senators today.

To blame the Owner for the alleged unacceptable behaviour of the AGM or one of the Wives of a player is ridiculous.

To blame the owner for a trade, or a signing made by the GM is also a stretch. Both the owner and the GM have stated that the GM makes 100% of the hockey decisions.

There are a number of things we can lay at the feet of the owner, for him to take the blame for........ but everything, I don't agree with that at all.

As far as the STH base, I do not know that the Senators have ever published what that number is ... but that seems to the accepted guesstimate.

I agree with this somewhat.

The Randy Lee incident is 100% on Randy. I'm assuming he was drunk and did it, and nothing could have controlled him except himself in that moment. Can't blame Melnyk.

However, Dorion's moves have been impacted by Melnyk. Just because they both denied it, which is what the owner would do and the GM who gets paid by the owner would do, doesn't mean a thing. It's very clear Melnyk has his hands all over this roster.

 

[Officer Fred]

And I post this as someone who really appreciates George HW Bush's presidency and his fiscal responsibility.

You're giving Melnyk too much credit.

To be clear: I have little respect for HW Bush! I still respect him more than Melnyk.

 

[Officer Fred]

This can't be serious. He is absolutely one of the most, if not the most despised owner in the NHL.

He's our Harold Ballard!

 

[BonHoonLayneCornell]

I agree with this somewhat.

The Randy Lee incident is 100% on Randy. I'm assuming he was drunk and did it, and nothing could have controlled him except himself in that moment. Can't blame Melnyk.

However, Dorion's moves have been impacted by Melnyk. Just because they both denied it, which is what the owner would do and the GM who gets paid by the owner would do, doesn't mean a thing. It's very clear Melnyk has his hands all over this roster.

Ya its pretty clear Dorion is so restricted financially that he's had to try to get creative to offer Melnyk a team that looked like it could compete, the problem with that is that we've bled assets because of it.

 

[OmniSens]

Ticket sales are not all reflected on Melnyk. Can't blame him on everything.

 

[Tuna99]

Ticket sales are not all reflected on Melnyk.

If you run a business and a part of your customer base is in full revolt, you look to the owner for answers, not the admin people or night managers.

 

[Gil Gunderson]

Ticket sales are not all reflected on Melnyk. Can't blame him on everything.

They will be this year, a good chunk of 'em.

 

[YouGotAStuGoing]

Ticket sales are not all reflected on Melnyk. Can't blame him on everything.

This is the one thing you can and should entirely put on him. His job is to put the right people in place to market the product. If they’re not in place, for whatever reason, that’s on him.

 

[QuattroFTW]

Melnyk has stated time and time again that he wants nothing more than to see the Sens win a Cup. If he actually wanted this, he'd sell the team. If all he really cared about was his wallet and the bottom dollar (which I highly suspect), he'll pack up and relocate. I picture myself, or any true Sens fan, in Melnyk's shoes, being considered public enemy #1 and owning an absolutely tanking franchise. Regardless of the hatred and animosity thrown my way, i'd never in a million years spite the only team i've ever, and will ever cheer for by packing up and leaving the city. Someone that loves the team as much as we do, would rather see it in new hands than in a new city.

 

[harrisb]

I’m so jaded at this point with melnyk....what happens if there is something about the EK/Hoff fiasco or the Randy Lee one has another shoe to drop? I have a feeling it’s coming

 

[JungleBeat]

Anybody know any potential candidates that have shown interest or are rumoured to buy the team?