Reports: Ottawa Senators retain firm to explore sale

The family of late Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk is exploring a sale of the team, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.

Sportico reported that the Senators have retained New York-based Galatioto Sports Partners to advise on a potential sale. The investment bank provides lending, advisory, capital raising and other services to pro sports clients.

Melnyk died in March, and his two daughters inherited the team. A three-