One City Set for NHL Expansion - and Gary Bettman Will Confirm It as the Nordiques Get Snubbed Again
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We Have a Major Development in the NHL - And a Frustrating One for Quebec Nordiques Fans
I don't understand why this isn't getting more attention, but in the past few hours, a massive project has been approved in Atlanta - and it could immediately signal the return of NHL hockey there.
In a press conference as recently as last week, Gary Bettman stated that it would take a concrete and approved project to seriously consider bringing NHL hockey back to Atlanta.
Well, here it is: a concrete and approved project!
"Forsyth County votes to approve the final documentation that would allow the Krause group to formally propose NHL expansion into metro Atlanta. The group is now expected to present its complete proposal to the NHL in the coming weeks.The vote, which passed this evening, was widely seen as the final hurdle; expansion is likely imminent."
Gary Bettman to Announce Another NHL Expansion Team, According to Allan Walsh - And One City Has Been Named
Walsh makes it very clear and direct:
"The NHL will be expanding to Atlanta within the next few seasons."
- Allan Walsh
- Allan Walsh
Wow!
Yet Another Letdown for Quebec Nordiques Fans
Imagine if, back in 2010-when rumors of the Nordiques' return were at their peak and fans were literally tracking planes-we had known that the Atlanta Thrashers would relocate, disappear entirely, and then be revived.. all before Quebec ever got a team back.
It's pretty unbelievable when you think about it.
Fifteen years later, probably three expansions and two relocations later, and still no Nordiques..
Do you believe there's still hope for the return of the Nordiques, one day..
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JUIN 12 | 3228 ANSWERS One City Set for NHL Expansion - and Gary Bettman Will Confirm It as the Nordiques Get Snubbed Again How many teams would the NHL need to have before it's finally Quebec Nordiques' turn, in your opinion? | ||
| 34 | 345 | 10.7 % |
| 36 | 554 | 17.2 % |
| 40 | 528 | 16.4 % |
| It's never going to happen, no matter what | 1801 | 55.8 % |
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