Ryan Reynolds ‘is interested in buying $655m NHL franchise Ottawa Senators if the Melnyk family considers selling’ – with Deadpool star not rejecting the idea when asked by a fan on Twitter!
Ryan Reynolds is open to the idea of adding to his sports team portfolio with the actor reportedly interested in acquiring the NHL franchise Ottawa Senators.
The Hollywood star and fellow actor Rob McElhenney took over English football’s fifth-tier side Wrexham in February 2021 following a $2.76 million deal.
And now Reynolds, from Vancouver, Canada, could fly solo to purchase the Senators, according to People.
Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds is reportedly interested in buying NHL team Ottawa Senators
The report claims that the 46-year-old could express interest in buying the team if current owners the Melnyk family consider selling.
A source told the outlet Reynolds is keen on the team remaining in Ottawa amid fears a sale to a different party could see the franchise relocated.
A representative for Reynolds declined to comment to People. Dailymail.com has reached out to Reynolds’ representatives and the Senators for comment.
The franchise is currently valued at $655m – the sixth cheapest in the NFL out of 32 teams, reports Sportico.
Reynolds did not rule out the possibility when approached on the matter by a fan on Twitter.
Eugene Melnyk’s daughters own the Senators following his death from illness at 62 in March
The Hollywood star and fellow actor Rob McElhenney (left) took over English football’s fifth-tier side Wrexham in February following a $2.76million deal.
One Senators supporter said: ‘Ottawa Senators are for sale… Come be our owner.’
The actor responded with a thinking face emoji on Tuesday.
Anna and Olivia Melnyk took over the Senators following the death of their father and owner Eugene Melnyk in March.
He had owned the Senators since 2003, when he bought the NHL club for $92 million.
After Melnyk bought the Senators, Rod Bryden’s deal to reacquire the franchise was unsuccessful.
Jeffrey and Michael Kimel, based in Toronto, could be other bidders for the Senators, according to the Ottawa Sun.
Reynolds did not rule out the possibility when approached on the matter by a fan on Twitter.
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