Recently, an exciting report by Sportico is making the rounds on the internet. According to this report, there are nine interested bidders who wish to buy the Ottawa Senators team. Sportico has also reported that some bidders have bid more than $900 million. Surprisingly, the renowned Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds is also one of the bidders for this team. If the ice hockey team is sold for more than $900 million, the Ottawa Senators could become the most expensive team in NHL history. All details of the bidders for the team are finally disclosed.
One of the bidders named Michael Andlauer is also a partial owner of the Montreal Canadiens, an ice hockey team based in Montreal. Andlauer has a massive financial empire and has a stake in many transportation companies in Canada. With this, Andlauer also owns Ontario Hockey League’s Hamilton Bulldogs. So, who are the other bidders?
All you want to know about the potential bidders for the Ottawa Senators
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Apart from Sportico, another report also stated that Jeffrey and Michael Kimel are the other bidders for the Ottawa Senators. While Jeffrey Kimel is the President of the Harlo Capital, Michael is the Co-Founder of Harlo Entertainment.
News: Ottawa Senators sale reportedly draws 9 bids, with some topping $900 MILLION. https://t.co/pHgZQEz370
— Mark J. Burns (@markjburns88) March 9, 2023
Further, some sources also report that a businessman from LA named Neko Sparks has also shown an interest in buying the Ottawa Senators team. As per reports, Sparks is gathering more investors from LA and the region of North America to make a successful bid for the Ottawa Senators.
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As per sources, Ryan Reynolds has partnered with a real estate company, The Remington Group, to bid for the Senators. Further, some reports surprisingly suggested that NHL commissioner Gary Bettman was enthusiastic about Reynolds being linked with the NHL. What was the reason for this? Let’s find out.
Intriguing reports of the NHL Commissioner’s desire to have Ryan Reynolds as a partner in the Ottawa Senators
Reynolds is currently the owner of the soccer club Wrexham AFC, which is doing extremely well in the lower division of soccer leagues in England. This has made Wrexham the centre of attention in the media. As per a report, the NHL is impressed with the increasing popularity of this club.
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NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has "made it clear" to anybody bidding to buy the Ottawa Senators that the league wants Ryan Reynolds to be a minority partner, per @ottawasuncom. pic.twitter.com/msgSESk8UU
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) December 16, 2022
With this, there is also a view that Reynold’s association with the NHL will increase its popularity. Some reports have also suggested that Bettman wants Reynolds to join in as a minority partner. As per sources, Reynold’s becoming a part of the NHL team will also hugely benefit NHL’s marketing.
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The reports of the bidders indicate how there could be tough competition between potential bidders to secure ownership of the Ottawa Senators. Who do you think is the frontrunner in the race to secure ownership of the Senators? Share your views in the comments section.