Eugene Melnyk, the late owner of the Ottawa Senators, had a bold vision for the team to become a playoff contender within four years. His declarations were backed by a detailed plan with then-general manager Pierre Dorion. Despite a series of disappointing seasons since their near Finals appearance in 2017, the Senators have finally claimed a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference, marking a significant turnaround for the franchise. This resurgence highlights both Melnyk's ambitious goals and the struggles endured by the team over the past seven years.
"I truly believe that we are a Stanley Cup winner within four years," Melnyk said in 2020. "It can happen any time, but within four years."
For seven long years the Senators struggled. There were definitive highs and sweeping lows. And now, at last, a breakthrough.
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