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Melnyk wants his $4 million from Heatley
It’s payback time for Eugene Melnyk. Sun Media has learned the Senators owner was so furious with being forced to shell out a $4-million bonus to Dany Heatley, who refused to accept a trade to the Edmonton Oilers on July 1, he has filed a grievance asking for his money back.
You See, Mrs. Melnyk Has Been Most Vocal On The Subject Of The Pretzel Monies
You See, Mrs. Melnyk Has Been Most Vocal On The Subject Of The Pretzel Monies
fiveforsmiting.com — As you might have guessed, The Emperor didn't get rich by writing a bunch of cheques, a... singular trick to acquiring unimaginable wealth, or so the tee-vee tells me. I wouldn't know as I have yet to master it (no thanks to you, Bell Canada...jerks). Of course, exactly how he did manage ... (more) You See, Mrs. Melnyk Has Been Most Vocal On The Subject ...
Melnyk Files Grievance Against Heatley
Melnyk Files Grievance Against Heatley
the6thsens.com — Sun Media has learned the Senators owner was so furious with being forced to shell out a... $4-million bonus to Dany Heatley, who refused to accept a trade to the Edmonton Oilers on July 1, he has filed a grievance asking for his money back. An ... (more) Melnyk Files Grievance Against Heatley
'Waste of time for Melnyk?'
ottawasun.com — Senators owner Eugene Melnyk shouldn’t count on a Christmas card from Dany Heatley with a $4-million cheque... inside. (more) 'Waste of time for Melnyk?'
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Tuesday Morning NHL Papers: Eastern Conference
IllegalCurve.com — ... Senators owner Eugene Melnyk has filed a grievance asking for $4 million from Dany Heatley.  On the injury front, Jason Spezza is expected to ...

Melnyk Wants $4-Million Back From Heatley
TheScore.com Blog — ... According to the Toronto Sun, Ottawa Senators owner was—completely unsurprisingly—none too pleased that he was forced to shell out a $4-million bonus to Dany Heatley after the forward refused to lift his no-movement clause for a trade to the Edmonton Oilers back on July 1st—the day that the payment was due. Melnyk, they’ve learned has filed a grievance with the league to get his money back. ...

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