News Article: Lebreton project

[armani]

It’s amazing how often Melnyk has these “conflicting ideologies” with people he works with.

Must just be unlucky with his partners. It can’t be him, no.

Naw, it's locker room cancer Erik Karlsson's fault.

 

[Tuna99]

If he goes to Devcor he has to sell the team.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Pretty much the same thing he has been doing with the team since he became owner.

How do they win the bid with a fancy model and no money? And the who is going to pay for things like ... well the fn arena .. is not even a factor

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

If he goes to Devcor he has to sell the team.

Melnyk will take his ball and go home... He has the team and he has an arena.. He may sell eventually but that will be his move

 

[IpsoPostFacto]

need a new billboard "#noseriouslygetout"

 

[Rand0m]

Leaf fan from Brockville, this reminds me of the Raptors/Leafs dueling arena plans.Someone close to me and the negotiating said relax, this is big money dealing going on here, all of a sudden it comes together. And it did, what resulted was MLSE. Hopefully that’s what happens in Ottawa.

This is different, I think most Sens fans actually don’t want this to happen with Melnyk involved at this point, everything he touches eventually turns to shit. The Lebreton Flats development will significantly change the dynamics of the Ottawa-Gatineau region, it’s not just about a new arena. It HAS to be well done, we need people who are dedicated to the success of this project.

Today’s news was good IMO, it proves that he has no money and that he can’t afford to continue running the Sens at this rate. If Melnyk can’t piggy back on the Lebreton development because he brings nothing more than a tenant for the arena, it suddenly makes his only asset (the Sens) much less valuable in an eventual and inevitable sale of the team. There now seems to be a 2 month deadline or this current group might lose the bid, all his current partners must be furious. It sounds like for once, it’s not the government that’s slowing things down. They want things to move forward.

 

[Gil Gunderson]

If he does end up selling, I really hope it’s for as low as possible. This pretty much guarantees it will be.

 

[foggyvisor]

This doesn't make any sense. He has 2 more months with leverage (exclusivity on Lebreton). There is no way he would volunteer to give it up early fof nothing. Melnyk doesn't save grace. This is Donald Trump.

Is anyone honestly surprised here?

Yes. Want names? You know the few I'm talking about.

 

[Bileur]

Meh, looks like the first step to the golden era.

 

[GrantLemons]

Meh, looks like the first step to the golden era.

I hope you're right, my dude

 

[Knave]

This could be a disaster. The NCC is finally ready and willing but the winning bid's public face decides to fight with other businessmen instead of getting things done. The city is of no help. Watson and the other self-serving demagogues on city council will be looking out for themselves and not the best interest of the city.

 

[JungleBeat]

Should have awarded the bid to Devcore in the first place.

 

[Korpse]

I wonder if it's a coincidence this news comes out on a night where there is no NHL games.

 

[Inkling]

I wonder if it's a coincidence this news comes out on a night where there is no NHL games.

Well, it's (American) Thanksgiving and plenty of people will be giving thanks if it means Eugene is left standing when the game of musical chairs is over.

 

[Gil Gunderson]

Not even Spano was this delusional and resilient.

 

[L'Aveuglette]

Honestly though, after this latest development, pardon the pun, how can anyone stand behind this organization?

 

[Gil Gunderson]

Honestly though, after this latest development, pardon the pun, how can anyone stand behind this organization?

“I’m not a fan of Melnyk but 90% of my posts are defending him and full of character assassination against anyone who dares defy him.”

 

[L'Aveuglette]

“I’m not a fan of Melnyk but 90% of my posts are defending him and full of character assassination against anyone who dares defy him.”

Well, I meant anyone who still has a working brain.

 

[Gil Gunderson]

 

[BonkTastic]

Can everyone who lives in Ottawa take a second to really soak in the most amazing fact that has come out of all of this?

Probably, for the first time ever, it's the NCC who is putting pressure on a private business to help speed up the process of a major development, and not the other way around.

That has to be the biggest slap in the face. When the NCC is telling you to hurry up, it must feel like getting KOed by a 90 year old woman.

 

[GCK]

Surprise, surprise, Melnyk doesn't want to, and probably can't, pay for ****.

Just wait until Ruszkowksi's press release tomorrow to try and change the narrative. "The Senators are pleased to announce that Mr. Melnyk has been approved for a new Visa Avion credit card. This new source of credit reinforces Mr. Melnyk's financial stability and will allow him to purchase lunch for Mr. Ruddy at the next round of negotiations. We are confident that in return, Mr.Ruddy will fund our arena."

Best post ever.

 

[L'Aveuglette]

Once Melnyk finally sells this team, the stories his employees and partners will tell will be delicious.

 

[The Lewler]

Once Melnyk finally sells this team, the stories his employees and partners will tell will be delicious.

Correct. The stories you already get around the edges off the record currently are great.

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

How do they win the bid with a fancy model and no money? And the who is going to pay for things like ... well the fn arena .. is not even a factor

I'm pretty sure Eugene expected Ruddy to pay for everything. His only contribution was bringing the Sens, and expected a big payday for it. Understandably, no one is going to stand for that kind of setup.

 

[Spartachat]

I'm pretty sure Eugene expected Ruddy to pay for everything. His only contribution was bringing the Sens, and expected a big payday for it. Understandably, no one is going to stand for that kind of setup.

Do you think Melnyk should be using his own personal savings to fund some project?