The Ottawa Senators won't be purchased by an investment group fronted by Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds, after negotiations over a possible takeover stalled.
That's according to ESPN, who claim that Reynolds and The Remington Group have been denied an exclusive 30-day window to secure a downtown arena deal. Reynolds has been keen to add to his ownership portfolio after purchasing Wrexham alongside fellow actor Rob McElhenney, but hopes of buying the Senators appear to have fallen through.
Reynolds has ties to the Ottawa area, and ever since the NHL side was put up for sale in November a bidding war has taken place between multiple investment groups. But Reynolds' bid is reportedly not going any further, meaning that for now his sole focus is on Wrexham as they return to League Two for the first time in 15 years.
