-Vintage Canuck- Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 The commissioner and deputy commissioner were in Seattle recently: Two days ago, the National Hockey League scored big at the SportsBusiness Journal Awards. So, with all the success it has had since emerging from the lockout in January 2013, talk and speculation continues into whether the league will expand beyond its 30 markets. Seattle remains at the forefront of the discussion around the hockey world, along with Quebec City and Las Vegas. In fact, all three of those cities have been mentioned as potential expansion markets for some time now. Not really anything new there. In fact, commissioner Gary Bettman and deputy commissioner Bill Daly were in Seattle recently to get a better idea of the situation involving a new arena in the city. It’s also been reported that Los Angeles-based real estate tycoon Victor Coleman wants to bring a team to Seattle. But, as Pierre LeBrun of ESPN reported, the NHL still has no plans to expand just yet. “Things are popping up, but we’re not in an expansion process. Could we get to one at some point? Maybe,” Bettman told ESPN. “But right now we’re not focused on going through an expansion process.” http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2014/05/23/bettman-nhl-continues-to-grow-but-were-not-in-an-expansion-process/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRAY Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Looks like we'll have to wait before getting our new rival team... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 THIRRTTTYY-ONE! Bwahaha...THIRRTTYYY---TWOOO!!..Bwa HAha... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Where's Wellwood Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Either expand to Seattle and Quebec and re-allign the conferences again so that the conferences are 16 and 16 or relocate two eastern teams to Seattle and Quebec and re-allign the conferences again so the the conferences are 15 and 15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerEpic5 Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Seattle vs Vancouver ... Imagine if the Bruins relocated to Seattle. Probably won't happen though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayStation Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 The NHL should not expand. There are enough teams, no need to further dilute the talent right now when there are so many bad teams as is. Relocate, not expand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbanks Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 well there is no point is discussion relocation or expansion until their are shovels in the ground in seattle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted May 25, 2014 Author Share Posted May 25, 2014 Talking about Quebec, here's an updated picture of the new Arena being built in Quebec City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merci Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Florida to Seattle Phoenix to Quebec City Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bookie Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 I always find Bettman quotes interesting. He makes Mike Gillis look like an amateur intern with his lawyer-speak. Note that he asks the question Could we get to one at some point?. Totally leading the interview. Essentially he's saying yeah, we're gonna do it, but not for a couple of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweathog Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Florida to Seattle Phoenix to Quebec City I'd like to see Luongo's reaction if that ever happened.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaSwede Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Seattle vs Vancouver ... Imagine if the Bruins relocated to Seattle. Probably won't happen though ProbablyPROBABLY?? It wouldn't happen even if the Bruins were near to bankruptcy, they are a original six team. Florida to Seattle Phoenix to Quebec City I think that would be smarter than expansion, that would just lead to watering down the talent in the league. Poor Lou, all he wanted was to go back to Florida. In a few years time he might be playing for Vancouvers ONLY geographical rival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonshinefe Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 THIRRTTTYY-ONE! Bwahaha...THIRRTTYYY---TWOOO!!..Bwa HAha... lol that was bad but funny. Anyway, I'd love to see venues in all those places (Quebec/Vegas/Seattle). Seriously, 2 teams in Florida, 3 in California, 3 in NY (though I admit this is a good market), 1 in Arizona. Just looking at the list there are so many other venues where the NHL wouldn't have to subsidize teams like in Florida. The current spread of teams is just stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lui's Knob Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Good. No more expansion .... Move teams if ya have to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Colt 45s Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 If $$$$ is a reason, expansion to 32 teams and every team makes the playoffs. Toyota Center in Houston is a newer arena and is looking for a hockey team. One of the largest cities in America, with a vibrant economy, and an amazing television market. It should get consideration too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Talking about Quebec, here's an updated picture of the new Arena being built in Quebec City. "Ha! Dose guys still think NHLers want to play there." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
touchable Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 If $$$$ is a reason, expansion to 32 teams and every team makes the playoffs. Not happening. Playoffs are long enough as it is, and if you make it so that every team makes the playoffs, what's the point of the 82 game regular season? If $$$$ is a reason, expansion to 32 teams and every team makes the playoffs. Toyota Center in Houston is a newer arena and is looking for a hockey team. One of the largest cities in America, with a vibrant economy, and an amazing television market. It should get consideration too. It might be a large sports/television market, but it's a city that knows nothing about hockey. Dallas already struggles with attendance and fan support when the team is not winning. Seattle and Quebec city are much better markets in terms of hockey revenue, even if they are smaller cities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granpappy Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 they need to wait. they cannot give away #1 overall next year to an expansion team. having said that, with canuck having a legitimate shot at the #1 the pick will probly go to seattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson-JH Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 If $$$$ is a reason, expansion to 32 teams and every team makes the playoffs. Toyota Center in Houston is a newer arena and is looking for a hockey team. One of the largest cities in America, with a vibrant economy, and an amazing television market. It should get consideration too. Not good idea about Houston, its another one of those sunbelt city.. People down there care about basketball, baseball and rodeo more than hockey... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granpappy Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Not good idea about Houston, its another one of those sunbelt city.. People down there care about basketball, baseball and rodeo more than hockey... don't forget monster truck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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