"Literally owned by a Habs fan": Michael Andlauer's approved purchase of Ottawa Senators leaves fanbase divided

Michael Andlauer has taken a substantial step forward in the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club's journey, as Senators Sports & Entertainment has officially given the green light to the sale of the franchise to an organization overseen by him.

The National Hockey League's Board of Governors has given its seal of approval, marking the completion of the sale process. This news was promptly shared on the Ottawa Senators' official Twitter account, sparking a wave of enthusiastic reactions from NHL fans.

One fan's reaction succinctly captured the excitement surrounding this change of ownership:

"Fire me up!!!!"

However, there was a humorous twist in one fan's response:

"Yall literally owned by a Habs fan lmfao."

Another fan, hailing from Hamilton, had words of encouragement for the Ottawa Senators community:

"As a Hamiltonian, you guys got a great owner. Don't let your council or arena groups screw him over though like ours did."

Amid the excitement and jest, one fan offered a heartfelt message of hope:

"Here's to a new era of Ottawa Senators hockey. Hopefully, this can be one of sustained success. For now, and always, Go Sens go!"

The approval of Michael Andlauer's purchase of the Ottawa Senators has injected a renewed sense of optimism and enthusiasm into the fan base.

Michael Andlauer's varied experience and deep love for the sport of hockey

Michael Andlauer brings a distinctive perspective and a wealth of experience to the Ottawa Senators, thanks to his extensive background. Over more than thirty years, his primary focus has been on the Canadian transportation industry. In 1991, he founded ATS Andlauer Transportation Services, later evolving into ATS Healthcare, a prominent player in logistics and transportation.

In addition to his transportation ventures, he established Associated Logistics Solutions in 1994, now known as Accuristix, solidifying his presence in the industry. However, Michael Andlauer's entrepreneurial interests extend beyond transportation.

In 1994, he founded Andlauer Management Group (AMG), concentrating on the management and operation of transportation and logistics companies, primarily within the healthcare sector. Serving as President and CEO, his leadership has driven AMG's success in delivering efficient healthcare supply chain solutions.

In 2019, Andlauer Healthcare Group emerged as a subsidiary of AMG, consolidating various specialized healthcare supply chain entities under one roof.

Aside from his business ventures, Michael Andlauer is a fervent hockey enthusiast. His foray into the sport began in 2003 when he became a part-owner of the Hamilton Bulldogs, an American Hockey League (AHL) team, eventually taking full ownership. Although, he later sold the team to the Canadiens in 2015.

In 2009, Andlauer garnered attention by acquiring a stake in the Montreal Canadiens, one of the NHL's most iconic franchises. Alongside Geoff Molson, he became a significant shareholder in the Canadiens, Bell Centre, and Gillett Entertainment Group (now known as Evenko).