You really have to feel for whatever dedicated fans that organization has left. As troutman pointed out, Senators fans are typically young - and they are also very quick to switch allegiances. Every Sens fan I know has strong ties to either the Leafs or Canadiens, and a few of the younger ones seem to cheer for every team in the NHL instead of getting too caught up in Senators stuff. It's a critical time for the Senators franchise to try and start putting together a fanbase, as most who are exposed to Senators games come into the experience needing to have their mind changed.
MelnykOut just seems to be the total solution here. I think the start the Sens had shows what kind of fun you can still have in spurts of a re-building season - but with Melnyk around there is a cloud of negativity with the seemingly endless bad news. He's lost control a long time ago, and childishly won't let go of his favourite toy. The fans that chose the Senators deserve better.
It's much like the Nylander situation is showing in in a much more condensed time frame. He wanted something, dug his feet in, and fought for what he wanted despite all indicators that it was time to concede. Much like Nylander, if he ever does get what he wants I'm not sure he'll love the microscope his future will be under.
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