On Monday (7) on The Tonight Show, an American television talk show hosted by Jimmy Fallon, Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds spoke about his interest in buying the Ottawa Senators. “I try”, declared the artist, questioned on this subject by his colleague. “It’s very expensive, so I need a partner with a lot of money.”

Ottawa Senators franchise president Sheldon Plener said earlier this month that the team is for sale🇧🇷 The fate of the organization has been the subject of speculation since its longtime owner, Eugene Melnyk, died in March of this year🇧🇷 Since the announcement, Reynolds’ name has emerged as one of the alleged interested parties. Confirmation only came with Fallon’s question on The Tonight Show.

Star of movies like the series dead Poolfrom Disney/Marvel, Red alert and comedy free guyReynolds is one of the highest paid actors in Hollywood.

Although he is recognized for his roles in the cinema, the Canadian ventures into the business world. If you buy the Senators, it won’t be your first sports property. In 2020, in partnership with his friend and filmmaker Rob McElhenney, Reynolds acquired Welsh football club Wrexham, which currently play in the National League, equivalent to England’s fifth division.

When Fallon asked him if he understood anything about soccer and had no idea what he was doing, Reynolds laughed. “No,” he admitted.

To make possible the acquisition of the Senators, the actor intends to form a consortium. “If it doesn’t work, I’ll buy an American senator. Anyone can do that,” he joked, making a pun on the team name and drawing attention to the legislative elections, held this Tuesday (8), which will elect 35 of the 100 US senators.

Reynolds also spoke of his fondness for the city, which would justify the investment. “I love Ottawa. I grew up in Vancouver where my heart will always be, but also in Ottawa.

Founded in 1992 by Bruce Firestone, the Senators have had two other owners: Rod Bryden, who acquired the team in 1993 after its first season, and Melnyk, who purchased it in 2003. The team plays at the Canadian Center Pulls and is currently last in the Atlantic Division with just 8 points, four wins and seven losses.

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