The sale of the Ottawa Senators hasn\u0027t halted the pursuit of a new downtown arena.
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“In November, it was announced that the Ottawa Senators will be put on the market for sale with the condition of the sale being that the team remain in Ottawa,” Mueller said. “While this process is underway, I can assure you that we remain optimistic that our discussions will lead to a long-term lease agreement by fall of 2023.”Article content
Tobi Nussbaum, the chief executive officer of the NCC, said it will be up to the new owner to sign off on the lease. League sources have told this newspaper potential buyers have been told by the league they have to build a downtown arena. Nussbaum is right because there’s no question both sides want this deal to get done. He said that negotiating with a team that is in the process of selling does add another layer to talks but the reality is it won’t be a roadblock to getting a lease in place.
“We haven’t engaged in conversation with potential buyers. That’s not our role at this stage,” Nussbaum said. “Mr. Seaman and I are eager to meet the new owners once that process is completed. In the meantime, I need to stress that conversation and process continues with the senior management of the Ottawa Senators.
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