Category: Eugene Melnyk
Senators owner Melnyk dies from illness at 62
Eugene MelnykOTTAWA, Ontario -- owner Eugene Melnyk has died from an illness, the team said Monday night. Melnyk had a liver transplant in 2015 after a public campaign for a donor. "The National Hockey League mourns the passing of Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk,'' NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said in a s...
Read moreSenators owner Melnyk dies from illness at 62
Eugene MelnykOTTAWA, Ontario -- owner Eugene Melnyk has died from an illness, the team said Monday night. Melnyk had a liver transplant in 2015 after a public campaign for a donor. "The National Hockey League mourns the passing of Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk,'' NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said in a s...
Read moreEugene Melnyk Dies At 62
Eugene MelnykThe hockey world is in mourning this evening, as the Ottawa Senators confirmed that owner Eugene Melnyk has died at age 62. A message from the Melnyk family indicated that he passed “after an illness he faced with determination and courage.” Melnyk purchased the Senators in 2003, when the team was f...
Read moreGary Bettman On The Passing Of Eugene Melnyk
National Hockey LeagueNEW YORK (March 28, 2022) – National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman today released the following statement on the passing of Eugene Melnyk: “The National Hockey League mourns the passing of Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk. The words ‘passion’ and ‘commitment’ define the man who has o...
Read moreSenators will play Ukrainian anthem before home games for rest of season
Eugene MelnykThe will play the Ukrainian national anthem before home games for the remainder of the season, team owner Eugene Melnyk said Wednesday, as part of an effort to support the "valiant efforts of the Ukrainian people" amid Russia's baseless invasion of their country. The specific organizations were not...
Read moreThe Ottawa Senators Want To Play Their Home Games With Fans At The Games
Senatorsfrom Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun, Enough is enough, the Ottawa Senators want their fans back. The Senators suited up for their third straight game at the Canadian Tire Centre Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes without anybody there and the club is taking an aggressive approach to...
Read moreSenators, Tkachuk Agree to Seven-Year Extension
Ottawa SenatorsThe Ottawa Senators finally ended the stalemate surrounding their best young forward, giving Brady Tkachuk a seven-year extension.
Read moreWhat to Make of the Ottawa Senators
Anaheim DucksIn their rebuild, they’re now in the league’s mushy middle – too good to finish last in the division but not good enough to go far. Still, there's optimism, even if they're not ready for the next step.
Read moreTkachuk Won't Commit Long Term to the Senators
Ottawa SenatorsThe Ottawa Senators and Brady Tkachuk are in a stand still. The young forward recently rejected a long-term contract from the team, as he's not interested in committing for eight years to the franchise at this time.You can't necessarily blame Tkachuk for being hesitant in signing a long ticket as t...
Read morePHR Mailbag: Maple Leafs, Olympics, Flyers, Panthers, Surprises, Futa, Kings, TV, Penguins
Carter HartTopics in this edition of the PHR Mailbag include Toronto’s playoff potential, Philadelphia’s summer and goaltending situation, and much more.
Read moreTkachuk expected to sign with Senators before training camp begins
Eugene MelnykBrady Tkachuk is expected to be signed by the Ottawa Senators before training camp begins Sept. 22, general manager Pierre Dorion said Thursday.
Read moreNHL News: Cholowski, Virtanen, Gardiner, Dorion and MacLean
National Hockey LeagueThe Kraken sign Dennis Cholowski. Jake Virtanen headed to the KHL. Jake Gardiner needs surgeries. The Senators extend GM Pierre Dorion. The Sharks hire John MacLean.
Read moreNHL News: Cholowski, Virtanen, Gardiner, Dorion and MacLean
John MacLeanSara Civ: Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jake Gardiner needs to have both hip and back surgeries according to GM Don Waddell.The Sharks hire John MacLeanSan Jose Sharks: The Sharks have hired John MacLean to be their assistant coach and he’ll work with the forwards and oversee the power playMacLean...
Read moreDorion signs contract extension as Senators GM through 2024-25
National Hockey LeaguePierre Dorion signed a contract extension as general manager of the Ottawa Senators through the 2024-25 season on Tuesday.
Read moreDorion signs contract extension as Senators GM through 2024-25
Eugene Melnyk"We're very pleased to sign Pierre to a second extension as Senators general manager," owner and governor Eugene Melnyk said.Dorion was named Senators GM on April 10, 2016."Last year we felt we were a team that was hard to play against, but now it's time to challenge to get two points every night, b...
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