“Doing a Great Job With Wrexham”- Months Before a Billion-Dollar Setback, ‘Very Popular’ Ryan Reynolds Received Utmost Praise From NHL Commissioner

Ryan Reynolds is making rounds for two reasons. First, his soccer club, Wrexham AFC, has earned a promotion to League Two, and second, surprising news around his Ottawa Senators bid. The Deadpool star was in contention to buy the NHL franchise that attracted a positive reaction from the NHL commissioner a few months back.

However, in a surprising turn of events, the Deadpool star has withdrawn from the bidding process for the Senators. It might come as a significant setback to the NHL. Reynolds was in the bidding process with real estate giants Remington Developers. Reports suggested the bid was going to be in the North of $1 billion. But Reynolds and Remington have withdrawn after NHL denied a one-month window. 

NHL commissioner hailed Wrexham AFC owner a few months back

Ryan Reynolds joined Remington Group in the bidding process for Ottawa Senators. The NHL franchise is based in Canada, and Reynolds’ participation in the bidding process made it fascinating. The news excited NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, and he met the actor over his interest. Bettman was well aware of the popularity of the Canadian actor and his stint as an owner of the Wrexham AFC.

Bettman spoke to ESPN last December and heaped praise on the Deadpool star. “He’s very smart, he has a number of businesses besides the acting business, and he understands sports, and he understands promotion,” Bettman told ESPN. “I think he told us his followers on all of his platforms combined was well over 100 million. So he’s somebody who is very popular and very engaged, and he’s doing a great job with Wrexham,” Bettman added.

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The recent news will come as a setback to Bettman. However, the glamour around the bidding process will continue with Snoop Dogg aggressively pursuing the deal. Canadian singer The Weekend is also in the race. It will be interesting to see who wins the bid for the NHL franchise. Reynolds, after pulling out of the bidding process, will be in London to cheer for the National League rivals.

Ryan Reynolds to Visit Wembley

Notts County gave Wrexham a run for their money in the Vanarama National League title race. The Red Dragons fascinatingly won the title, with County finishing second. The finish ensured County will directly play in the semifinal of the promotion playoff. Notts County defeated Boreham Wood to enter the playoff final.

It will take place at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday. Wrexham AFC captain Ben Tozer revealed that the owners, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, will visit London to cheer for the rivals, Notts County. It will be a classy gesture from the Hollywood duo.

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