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Senators owners Eugene Melnyk didn't jump transplant queue

TORONTO - As the Maple Leafs were introducing their latest savior Mike Babcock at the Air Canada Centre, a stone's throw away the true saviors at the Toronto General Hospital were talking about saving Eugene Melnyk's life.

They certainly hope this attention will pay off with more organ donation.

Officials at the Toronto General Hospital's University Health Network made it clear Melnyk didn't jump the queue because his liver didn't come off the deceased list and any person can appeal for a living donor.

Of course, Melnyk was able to draw from the Senators' fan base.

"It's important to understand that the queue is for the deceased-only waiting list and Mr.