https://www.thefourthperiod.com/pagn...-for-franchise
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Speaking on the basis on anonymity, a well-placed source with direct knowledge of the situation has confirmed to TFP that Senators owner Eugene Melnyk has engaged in negotiations to sell the franchise.
According to the league-source, Melnyk has received one offer for the organization and that “offer had been considered.”
During last week’s Board of Governors meeting in Las Vegas, while not officially on the agenda, league owners discussed the $135 million refinancing loan the Senators announced they finalized on Wednesday and also discussed the offer pitched for the club.
The offer is believed to have been rejected, but word is negotiations are ongoing and Melynk is exploring options.
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The offer to buy the team has apparently come from Cirque du Soleil founder, billionaire, and Québec City native, Guy Laliberté. With Laliberté's name attached, you have to wonder if the team is sold, will he be looking to move them to the nice new arena in his hometown?