Eugene Melnyk Addresses Organ Project Controversy

Photo by Andre Ringuette/NHLI via Getty ImagesOttawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk has addressed the recent criticism regarding his charity initiative, The Organ Project, and the Ottawa Sun has issued a correction and an apology.

In a statement released by the team, Melnyk slammed the Sun, and writer Rick Gibbons, for the “erroneous statements and inflammatory allegations levelled against him”, also threatening litigation. In a direct quote, he said:

“The unequivocal public apology by the Sun for the inaccuracies and mistakes it published will not undo the damage to my personal and professional reputation, my charitable work, the hockey club, and the stress on my family,” Melnyk said.…