The video also took attention away from the more straightforward, less controversial open letter from Melnyk that appeared in this newspaper Tuesday. This just in: Melnyk is not the most popular person in Ottawa these days, a significant reason why season tickets sales have plummeted dramatically. For one, it only further enhanced the perception of Melnyk as a meddling owner, whose fingers are all over trades and/or signings. Without mentioning Karlsson by name, the Senators owner said that no one player is bigger than the team. But Melnyk took that to another level altogether, suggesting the transformation will be enormous.

Source: National Post September 11, 2018 21:33 UTC