Former Ottawa Senators General Manager Bryan Murray Passes Away

Cancer is awful and it has taken away another life as former Senators General Manager Bryan Murray has lost his battle with colon cancer as he passed away this weekend; he was 74 years old.

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement, “Bryan Murray’s strength and character were reflected in the teams he coached and the teams he built over decades of front office excellence…While his warmth and dry sense of humor were always evident, they were accompanied by the fiery competitiveness and determination that were his trademarks. As we mourn Bryan’s passing, we celebrate his many contributions to the game — as well as his courage. The National Hockey League family sends our deepest condolences, comfort and support to Bryan’s family, his many friends and all whose lives he influenced.”

Eugene Melnyk, the owner of the Senators also released a statement saying, “Bryan was one of the greatest men that the game of hockey has ever known and also a great father, mentor and teacher…We extend our sincere condolences to his wife Geri, daughters Heide and Brittany, and the entire Murray family on their loss.”

Murray was with the Senators from 2007-2016 and also spent time as General Manager of the Detroit Red Wings, Florida Panthers and Anaheim Ducks while also coaching the Panthers, Ducks, Red Wings and Washington Capitals throughout his career.