After its proposal to host an outdoor game at Parliament Hill was denied, the Ottawa Senators moved on to the possibility of a game held at TD Place Stadium, home of the CFL's Redblacks.
Senators owner Eugene Melnyk has continued discussions about an outdoor game, and on Friday met with Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group, operator of the stadium.
According to Postmedia's Bruce Garrioch, Melnyk is "confident" that the two sides will reach an agreement to host an outdoor game.
Melnyk on chances of outdoor game: “We're hoping it can happen. The fact that it's not on Parliament Hill, I'm still scratching my head.”
— ((Chris Stevenson)) (@CJ_Stevenson) December 16, 2016
The Senators hope to host the game in December 2017, as part of the city's 100-year celebration, as well as 100 years since the first NHL game in Ottawa played by the original franchise, and 25 years since the Senators rejoined the NHL in 1992.
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