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Ryan Reynolds Confirms Interest in Purchasing Ottawa Senators

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Ryan Reynolds, the Canadian actor known for his roles in the Deadpool franchise, is one step closer to becoming the owner of the Ottawa Senators. Last November, People magazine reported that Reynolds was interested in buying the NHL franchise, and he recently confirmed this interest on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon." Now, he has met with Ottawa's mayor, Mark Sutcliffe, and Chris Bratty, president of The Remington Group, a Toronto-area real estate developer who is reportedly partnering with Reynolds in the bid. The meeting comes after NHL commissioner Gary Bettman visited the city and met with Sutcliffe and representatives from the National Capital Commission.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ryan Reynolds has confirmed his interest in purchasing the Ottawa Senators, a franchise he grew up in the Ottawa area.
  • Reynolds has teamed up with Chris Bratty, president of The Remington Group, a Toronto-area real estate developer, to bid on the NHL franchise.
  • The actor has previously met with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, who described Reynolds as "very smart" and noted that he has a strong understanding of sports and promotion.
  • Reynolds has over 100 million followers across his social media platforms, which could be an asset in promoting the team.
  • The bidding process for the Ottawa Senators is ongoing, with about half a dozen candidates still in the mix.
  • NHL commissioner Gary Bettman expects the sale to be completed by early or mid-summer, pending a successful bidder and league approval.

Statistics:

  • 100 million: The number of followers Reynolds has across his social media platforms.
  • 6: The number of candidates still in the mix to purchase the Ottawa Senators.
  • Early or mid-summer: The expected timeframe for completing the sale of the Ottawa Senators.

Sources:

  • People magazine: November 2022, article on Reynolds' interest in purchasing the Ottawa Senators
  • Hollywood Reporter: December 2022, article on Bettman's meeting with Reynolds
  • The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon: November 2022, interview with Reynolds on his interest in purchasing the Ottawa Senators
  • The Canadian Press: Article on Reynolds' meeting with Mayor Sutcliffe and Chris Bratty
  • NorthStar Bets: December 2022, article on Bettman's meeting with Reynolds

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