We may not get to spend the spring cheering the Ottawa Senators in the NHL playoffs, but the capital will still be hockey-crazed over the next few months.
That’s because after years of strained fan-owner relations, the spectacular failure of a downtown arena redevelopment plan and even a threat to relocate the team, a new start for the Sens is crossing the blue line.
The team is officially for sale after Eugene Melnyk died last year, with a new owner expected to be announced next month. His daughters, who currently own the team, have a signed —but not binding — agreement to build a