The Estate of Eugene Melnyk completes sale of the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club | Canadian Lawyer

21 Sep 2023

The Estate of Eugene Melnyk completes sale of the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club

Parties

Company

Estate of Eugene Melnyk

Law Firm / Organization

Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

Lawyer(s)

Linday E. Dykstra

Elissa Chamberlain

Law Firm / Organization

Aird & Berlis LLP

Company

Michael Andlauer

Law Firm / Organization

Goodmans LLP

Lawyer(s)

Company

Anna and Olivia Melnyk

Law Firm / Organization

Torys LLP

Company

National Hockey League

Law Firm / Organization

Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP

On September 21, 2023, the National Hockey League’s Board of Governors approved the sale of the Ottawa Senators to an entity controlled by Michael Andlauer. The Ottawa Senators are one of seven NHL franchises based in Canada, and was owned and operated by Eugene Melnyk since 2003, and the Estate of Eugene Melnyk after his passing in 2022.

Deal Type

Merger & Acquisition

Industry

Other

Transaction

Undisclosed/Confidential

Deal Status

Closed

Closing Date

21 September 2023