Rumours about a double expansion are going around. Houston and Atlanta are the runner-up. I feel those two teams would be a good destination but a return to Québec city needs to happen and is long overdue.
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Please, not another 50 fringe NHLers 
Gaylord Q Tinkledink
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Québec City won't get a team, unless Ottawa moves. People need to get that out of the system.
I do think Atlanta will get another shot at this. Big market again.
Houston is a gimme. One of the biggest markets in North America. But I would think that Zona will be moving there next.
Now, I don't believe in expansion. I believe in moving franchises to these markets. Florida is a prime candidate over the next 5-10 years.
I do think Atlanta will get another shot at this. Big market again.
Houston is a gimme. One of the biggest markets in North America. But I would think that Zona will be moving there next.
Now, I don't believe in expansion. I believe in moving franchises to these markets. Florida is a prime candidate over the next 5-10 years.
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The more teams, the fewer fans will get to see their team win a Cup in their lifetime.
PLD injured for this big game vs the Wild
Says all we need to know about what kind of player he really is
He’ll fit right in with us.
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I don't think Quebec City will ever get a team either. I thought Portland would get one, but trying Atlanta once again makes sense from a business POV. Financially, it doesn't make sense to go back to Quebec. The market is already saturated. They watch hockey, they buy merchandise and Molson will never allow any competition within the province. I don't think the league wants another franchise that can't attract UFAs or lucrative US TV contracts.
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That’s how I felt in 1997.Please, not another 50 fringe NHLers
Gaylord Q Tinkledink
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Schooner Guy
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Yup. And 34 isn't an easy number to divide up when the league has 4 divisions. They would likely go to 36 teams shortly after.
Gaylord Q Tinkledink
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Yeah and make it go back to only being able to see western teams every 2nd year. Make the McDavid, or even Bedard tickets even more expensive
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Please, not another 50 fringe NHLers
Well, it's kinda like the Habs right now. It won't change that much.
or is it?
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QC can get a team but it has to be a perfect storm the same way it worked out for the jets.
If a team need a move, and no other bigger American market is ready to put in a proper bid, it can happen. It will be a right place at the right time kind of thing though, so it's going to be tough.
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It seems like Dubois has been injured for the past bit and his production has fallen off lately. Bodes well for our contract with him
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I feel the league did a poor job marketing the game in Atlanta. Even if hockey may be considered a niche sport, the game should still be able to strive in such a huge market. I find it mind boggling that a hockey team couldn’t establish itself in Atlanta.
I remember them having decent attendance also but the ownership group of the Thrashers were awful. They only cared about the Hawks and they were trying to get rid of the Thrashers.
Bettman wouldn’t have left town this easy if the owners were committed in the team.
Beendair Donedat
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Yes, lets give it a third shot in Atlanta where nobody cares about hockey, versus Quebec City which would fill with 16-18 thousand rabid fans on a nightly basis and re-ignite an old rivalry (which would only be good for business). It's a tough call.
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The Houston CapDumps?wait for Bettman to give a second team in Texas to create a rivalry with the Coyotes
Non Player Canadiens
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but 32 is such a round number for playoff formats ... 34 is just ugly.
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Houston,+Texas/Tempe,+AZ/
they're only a short 17 hour drive away!!!
wait for Bettman to give a second team in Texas to create a rivalry with the Coyotes
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Houston,+Texas/Tempe,+AZ/
they're only a short 17 hour drive away!!!
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Im not too surprise to see Stanley make a boneheaded move. Reminds me of Staal's goal in game 1 where instead of actually trying to block the pass from Perry, Stanley opted to crosscheck him in the face leading to an open tap in for Staal.
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