Si Weekes Houston Atlanta Leading NHL Expansion List
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dj4aces
An Intricate Piece of Infinity
Let me put it this way.
An expansion fee will be in excess of $1bn, and likely closer to $2bn per franchise.
The relocation fee Smith paid to the NHL to bring Coyotes assets to Utah was $200 million.
Houston and Atlanta are the two largest markets without NHL teams, ranked #4 and #6. Now, a small place like QC can get in line for a relocation (assuming PKP can finally get investors), but Atlanta and Houston skip the relocation line because the league and its owners like money, and like those willing to pay said money.
Nashville could move east, opening the way for a team in western market (KC, SD someplace else?). They could also have a team in Cincinnati. But that's also an outside possibility, because the eastern US is rather crowded once Atlanta is added, so my money is on moving Nashville east.
I'm fully on the record as being one who'd like to see QC return, but QC has a lot more disadvantages than it does advantages. I really don't see a way forward for QC outside of a relocation destination. Even then, they need an owner who isn't still seeking investors 11 years after initially saying he's looking for investors to bring the NHL back to town.
As much as I would love to see the Quebec Nordiques resurrected from the NHL graveyard, after witnessing Winnipeg's poor attendance record despite the teams incredible success with a population larger than Quebec City, makes me doubt they can support a team once the novelty wears off.
Greatzsky 99
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Yes it is difficult to come to another conclusion, a team has to be able to be supported even if the economicle
times are difficult.
The major impact on existing teams (and their fan bases) is the expansion draft. (Now ownership may get the $$ from expansion funds)
Knowing when expansion drafts are coming help teams/GMs plan for when/how they sign players.
Longer term knowing the timing of expansion will help teams with their long term scheduling of team signings.
Knowing when expansion drafts are coming help teams/GMs plan for when/how they sign players.
Longer term knowing the timing of expansion will help teams with their long term scheduling of team signings.
Quebec fans cheers on team to move while playing victim . Glad there not getting a team
voyageur
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The NHL is pretty smart though to capitalize on the success of the 4 Nations. It increased the NHL brand, the Olympics next year won't reach as many viewers in the U.S, but it can still generate greater international interest.
The NHL BoG is probably keen to sneak a couple more dollars into their coffers before the next CBA.
