Team Owners Reportedly Blacklist Young Player From the NHL
Olivia and Anna Melnyk, minority owners in the NHL, are reportedly opposing the return of a player to the league.
Melnyk Sisters' Sale of Senators
After the unfortunate passing of Eugene Melnyk, his daughters Anna and Olivia inherited the Ottawa Senators. Subsequently, they sold a majority stake to Michael Andlauer while retaining a minority share in the team.
Anna and Olivia Melnyk, through the Melnyk Estate, will retain a 10 per cent interest in the club.
The sale is subject to NHL approval."
Since the sale, many thing happened; including the Senators losing a first-round draft pick, a few injuries, a major suspension to Shane Pinto and the departure of former GM Pierre Dorion.
One of the ongoing storylines going on right now concerns the future of forward Alex Formenton.
Melnyk Sisters' Decision on Formenton
Formenton, a member of the 2018 Team Canada World Junior Championships roster, has had his reputation affected by the ongoing investigations. While no official announcements have been made, it is confirmed that Formenton remains a restricted free agent with the Senators and is currently playing overseas.
According to a recent report, the Melnyk sisters have expressed their strong opposition to Formenton's return to the Senators under any circumstances.
Whether this entails trading Formenton or simply retaining his rights and allowing them to expire, it appears highly unlikely that Formenton will find an NHL team in the near future.
Do you think his NHL career is over?
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NOVEMBRE 3 | 203 ANSWERS Team Owners Reportedly Blacklist Young Player From the NHL Do you think Alex Formenton's NHL career is over? | ||
| Yes | 134 | 66 % |
| No | 69 | 34 % |
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| G | A | PTS | ||
| Taylor Hall | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Logan Stankoven | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Jackson Blake | - | 2 | 2 | |
| Joel Eriksson Ek | 1 | - | 1 | |
| Matthew Boldy | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Mats Zuccarello | - | 1 | 1 | |
| Sebastian Aho | - | - | - | |
| Mike Amadio | - | - | - | |
| Frederik Andersen | - | - | - | |
| Oskar Back | - | - | - | |
| Drake Batherson | - | - | - | |
| Jamie Benn | - | - | - | |
| Lian Bichsel | - | - | - | |
| Colin Blackwell | - | - | - | |
| Zach Bogosian | - | - | - | |
| Mavrik Bourque | - | - | - | |
| Jonas Brodin | - | - | - | |
| William Carrier | - | - | - | |
| Thomas Chabot | - | - | - | |
| Jalen Chatfield | - | - | - | |
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| 2025-2026 NHL STANDINGS | ||||||
| GP | W | L | OL | PTS | ||
| Sabres | 82 | 50 | 23 | 9 | 109 | |
| Lightning | 82 | 50 | 26 | 6 | 106 | |
| Canadiens | 82 | 48 | 24 | 10 | 106 | |
| Bruins | 82 | 45 | 27 | 10 | 100 | |
| Senators | 82 | 44 | 27 | 11 | 99 | |
| Red Wings | 82 | 41 | 31 | 10 | 92 | |
| Panthers | 82 | 40 | 38 | 4 | 84 | |
| Maple Leafs | 82 | 32 | 36 | 14 | 78 | |
| GP | W | L | OL | PTS | ||
| Hurricanes | 82 | 53 | 22 | 7 | 113 | |
| Penguins | 82 | 41 | 25 | 16 | 98 | |
| Flyers | 82 | 43 | 27 | 12 | 98 | |
| Capitals | 82 | 43 | 30 | 9 | 95 | |
| Blue Jackets | 82 | 40 | 30 | 12 | 92 | |
| Islanders | 82 | 43 | 34 | 5 | 91 | |
| Devils | 82 | 42 | 37 | 3 | 87 | |
| Rangers | 82 | 34 | 39 | 9 | 77 | |
| GP | W | L | OL | PTS | ||
| Avalanche | 82 | 55 | 16 | 11 | 121 | |
| Stars | 82 | 50 | 20 | 12 | 112 | |
| Wild | 82 | 46 | 24 | 12 | 104 | |
| Mammoth | 82 | 43 | 33 | 6 | 92 | |
| Blues | 82 | 37 | 33 | 12 | 86 | |
| Predators | 82 | 38 | 34 | 10 | 86 | |
| Jets | 82 | 35 | 35 | 12 | 82 | |
| Blackhawks | 82 | 29 | 39 | 14 | 72 | |
| GP | W | L | OL | PTS | ||
| Golden Knights | 82 | 39 | 26 | 17 | 95 | |
| Oilers | 82 | 41 | 30 | 11 | 93 | |
| Ducks | 82 | 43 | 33 | 6 | 92 | |
| Kings | 82 | 35 | 27 | 20 | 90 | |
| Sharks | 82 | 39 | 35 | 8 | 86 | |
| Kraken | 82 | 34 | 37 | 11 | 79 | |
| Flames | 82 | 34 | 39 | 9 | 77 | |
| Canucks | 82 | 25 | 49 | 8 | 58 | |
COMPLETE STANDINGS | ||||||