TORONTO (AP) -- Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk thanked the public for its support Monday in what he calls the ''biggest battle'' of his life - his urgent appeal for a liver transplant.
The 55-year-old Melnyk was hospitalized three weeks ago because of liver-related complications. His condition is considered critical.
He said in a statement his health became more critical the past few weeks, and friends and family persuaded him to go public after numerous potential live-liver donors were not a match.
More than 500 people have offered to donate part of their liver to Melnyk.