The Weeknd Is The Latest Celeb Joining The Bidding War For The Ottawa Senators

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The Weeknd is bidding to purchase NHL team the Ottawa Senators, according to the Ottawa Sun and Star. It is reported that Abel Tesfaye is part of a group, alongside Jeffrey and Michael Kimel of the Harlo Capital Group, seeking to gain a controlling stake in the company.

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Snoop Dogg and Ryan Reynolds are reportedly embroiled in a bidding war to purchase a national sports team in Canada.According to talkSport, Wrexham AFC co-owner Reynolds is aiming to expand his portfolio and buy the Ottawa Senators – the National Hockey League team that is currently for sale in Canada’s capital city.The Deadpool actor was last week linked to a bid that would top $1billion for the team.But Snoop said on Instagram yesterday (May 1) that he was “looking forward” to being part of a bid by LA-based businessman Neko Sparks, who would be the first Black owner of an NHL team (via The Independent).“I WANNA BRING HOCKEY TO OUR COMMUNITY,” the rapper wrote. Check out the posts below.A post shared by snoopdogg (@snoopdogg)A post shared by snoopdogg (@snoopdogg)Neither Sparks nor Reynolds have publicly confirmed their interest in purchasing the Ottawa Senators at the time of writing.

Snoop Dogg could soon become part owner of an NHL team. The rapper and entrepreneur is part of a group led by the Los Angeles-based businessman Neko Sparks seeking to purchase the franchise, according to a report in The Athletic. The team was put up for sale after the death of owner Eugene Melnyk in 2022; new bids for the team are due in two weeks.