Former players in talks to buy Senators?

Everyone around hockey knows Eugene Melnyk and to call him polarizing would be an absolute understatement. The disdain for the Senators owner ranges from palpable to indifference in the Ottawa area. That's why this news will likely be free well received by Senators fans.

According to Dam Les Coulisses two former Senators players Daniel Alfreddson and Chris Phillips are in talks to purchase the Senators along with a 3rd financial backer as part of the deal.

According to DLC this rumour has been confirmed with one well placed and trusted source, but they were unable to get it confirmed by a second.

The Senators were recently valued at $525,000,000 by Forbes Magazine.

This is an interesting situation to follow as we've heard in the past that Melnyk would consider selling the team once the Seattle Kraken had paid their league buy-in.

MUST READ

5 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks Positive Update provided on official Mitch Dunning after collision with Colorado's Josh Manson

9 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks Brad Treliving and the Maple Leafs punish Ryan Reaves following his five-game suspension

10 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks Edmonton Oilers claim a former 20 goal scorer off waivers to play with Connor McDavid

11 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks Vancouver Canucks star JT Miller set to take a leave from the team

12 hours ago  |  By Tom Banks Brad Treliving screws over the Toronto Maple Leafs by failing to acquire a superstar for pennies on the dollar

13 hours ago  |  By Daniel Lucente New report has just confirmed the fate of Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery

15 hours ago  |  By Julien Trekker Sports Doctor gives his opinion on the extent of Alex Ovechkin's injury

21 hours ago  |  By Tyler Ball New York Islanders share a sad update on defenseman Mike Reilly's health after recent tests

MORE STORIES