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Jim Little Fired

Darts

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Another one bites the dust.


"Ottawa Senators suddenly fire CEO Jim Little just two months ...
nationalpost.com › News › Canada
41 mins ago - The Ottawa Senators fired chief executive officer Jim Little Wednesday morning, saying his conduct was “inconsistent” with the core values of the NHL and the Senators hockey organization. His departure is effective immediately."
 

John Wick

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This one feels more like they found some skeletons in his closet a bit late, or someone came forward looking to cash in on his new found fortune and the team decided to cut bait immediately. Even though most issues start and end in Ottawa with Melnyk's fingerprints everywhere, this one is something different. Ottawa even engaged the league office before taking quick action, not something an owner-driven move would do. Ottawa has had so much bad press off-ice, this may simply be a move to head off more bad press while they are trying to save and re-baseline the franchise business-wise.
 

gcostanza

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This one feels more like they found some skeletons in his closet a bit late,
or someone came forward looking to cash in on his new found fortune and the team decided to cut bait immediately...
No.
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It seems Melnyk fired Little because he (Little) swore in a phone conversation between the 2 men.
 

The Oracle

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As Daniel Alfredsson said a few years ago, when he thought it was off the record,

The players hope they get a new owner.

Until that happens they will just be an NHL development team for the rest of the league.

When I think of the talent that has moved through there in since Melnyk took the reins it's depressing.

And to think they were within a goal of reaching the finals a few years ago......
 

Celticman

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Once a player reaches UFA why would he ever re-sign with Ottawa under Melnyk?
 
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