Bridgman was fired after the Senators ' first season 1992 -- 93 .
The founders , Bruce Firestone , Cyril Leeder and Randy Sexton named the first general manager Mel Bridgman on August 30 , 1991 , prior to the franchise becoming finalized on December 7 , 1991 .
Mel Bridgman was fired after the Senators ' first season 1992 -- 93 .
The founders , Bruce Firestone , Cyril Leeder and Randy Sexton named the first general manager Mel Bridgman on August 30 , 1991 , prior to the franchise becoming finalized on December 7 , 1991 .