Fandlauer
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From Fenway in the BOH forum
Maybe this was the spark that GB didn't want to turn into a complete disaster that was referenced in the story the other day?
Either way, it wouldn't surprise me if this is true. I've been saying for a while that Melnyk absolutely will try and relocate this franchise. I don't think he'll be successful, but he's going to do everything he can to try and punish this city.
Back in Boston after working Sunday night's game in Ottawa and THREE different Sens gameday employees told me the same thing - Sunday was possibly the last time the Bruins will play in Ottawa.
They all believe that Melnyk will bolt for Quebec City and the NHL can not stop him. Then once the team has relocated he can then sell part or all of the team to people based from QC.
Keep in mind that the BoG was powerless to stop the North Stars from moving to Dallas in 1993
All I can report firsthand is there in genuine apathy in Ottawa concerning the Sens right now - mostly because of Melnyk. The owner of a popular diner on Elgin St told us the damage he has caused can not be repaired. The attendance for a late Sunday afternoon game with a divisional rival says it all
This is a toxic situation and Melnyk avoiding the BoG meeting in Georgia last week didn't help.
Maybe this was the spark that GB didn't want to turn into a complete disaster that was referenced in the story the other day?
Either way, it wouldn't surprise me if this is true. I've been saying for a while that Melnyk absolutely will try and relocate this franchise. I don't think he'll be successful, but he's going to do everything he can to try and punish this city.