Wrexham Owner Ryan Reynolds Receives the Backing of NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman as He Targets Minority Ownership

Due to its vastness, the soccer world is filled with reports of something big always popping up. However, the world was blessed recently as soccer and ice hockey came together in the news. The soccer World Cup is coming to its end and fans are excited to see the conclusion of this lore. Recently, NHL is in news for something that can affect the league. Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds made the headlines with NHL and to no one saw it coming would be an understatement.

Last month, NHL decided to put team Ottawa Senators on sale, seven months after its previous owner’s death. Last month Forbes valued the club at 525 Million USD and we expect the selling price to be much higher than that. There are several entities interested in acquiring the club. However, NHL wants Ryan Reynolds to be included in the bids for a reason that no one expected.

Bidders must have Ryan Reynolds on the ownership team

According to reports, Gary Bettman has made it clear that any entity looking to bid for senators should have Ryan as a minority partner. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Ryan has a total net worth of 150 million USD. He can’t bid for the team alone but can join as a minority partner.

According to reports, NHL is taking this move as Ryan has previously shown interest in the club. It will be a mutual benefit as Ryan Reynolds will bring his fan base to the game and with the fame of Deadpool’s face, NHL’s marketing can go off the roof.

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Marketing is the main reason Bettman wants to have Ryan as a minority partner, no matter who gets the successful bid.

Ryan’s association with soccer

This will not be the first time Ryan will have ownership of a club. He also has ownership of the Wrexham Association FC. Wrexham plays in the national league, at the fifth tier of the English league system. The team is currently performing extraordinarily as they stand in the 2nd spot on the table, losing just 2 games out of 22.

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They also finished last season on 2nd spot in the group stage. The team has a record 23 title wins for the Welsh cup. They won the Football league trophy in 2005.