It is expected that the franchise, which was once owned by the Melnyk's, will be handed over to Michael Andlauer, who is well known for being a Montreal-based entrepreneur. In the past, Andlauer held a 10% stake in the Montreal Canadiens franchise prior to the sale of the team.
He was also involved in the hiring of Kent Hughes, the current general manager of the Canadiens franchise, among other decisions with the franchise.
Andlauer, of course, had no problem in finding a buyer for his 10% stake in the franchise of the Montreal Canadiens.