Senators to wear jersey patch honouring Eugene Melnyk for remainder of season
In the wake of Eugene Melnyk's death on Monday, the will wear a jersey patch honouring their late owner for the remainder of the season. The Senators will begin sporting the "EM" patch Friday in Detroit against the Red Wings, and have 16 games remaining this season. Melnyk's nearly two-decade run as owner of the Senators covered the full spectrum of highs, lows and controversies. At the time and in the intervening years, he has been credited with saving the franchise, which was mired in hardships and facing bankruptcy. Ottawa's first game at the Canadian Tire Centre following Melnyk's passing will take place Sunday, also against Detroit....
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