New Possible Path Emerges to Bring the Quebec Nordiques Back to the NHL
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The issue of the Quebec Nordiques' return continues to generate buzz, even though the situation doesn't appear to be moving forward.
Furthermore, during a recent appearance on BPM Sports, Renaud Lavoie stated that currently, everything is at a standstill and no one has stepped up to bring NHL hockey back to Quebec City.
We know that Québecor applied for an expansion franchise in 2015, but the NHL leadership decided to defer Quebec's bid and only accepted Las Vegas.
Over the past 10 years, it's been radio silence from Quebec-based investors, and despite talks between Quebec and the NHL, it seems that cities like Houston and Atlanta are ahead in the race to land an expansion franchise.
What if it were an American investor who stepped up to bring the Quebec Nordiques back?
That's a point raised by BPM Sports host Anthony Desaulniers during the conversation with Renaud Lavoie.
"Does it have to be a Quebecer [who brings the Nordiques back]?"
- Anthony Desaulniers
- Anthony Desaulniers
As reported by the site DansLesCoulisses, the Quebec market offers advantages others don't-such as a modern arena and a passionate hockey fanbase.
A parallel can even be drawn with George Gillet, who became the owner of the Montreal Canadiens in the early 2000s.
The political climate might not be ideal at the moment, but this option must be considered, as it could be the only way to bring the Nordiques back to Quebec City.
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JUILLET 6 | 1957 ANSWERS New Possible Path Emerges to Bring the Quebec Nordiques Back to the NHL Do you think Gary Bettman would approve the return of the Quebec Nordiques if a serious American investor stepped forward? | ||
| Yes | 865 | 44.2 % |
| No | 1092 | 55.8 % |
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