Gary Bettman Drops Major Scoop About the Next NHL Expansion Team, Reveals the Target City
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We have an update regarding the next expansion process coming to the National Hockey League, and it comes directly from Gary Bettman.
It comes from renowned journalist Chris Johnston, who directly quotes Commissioner Bettman.
"Gary Bettman says there's interest in potential NHL expansion to Atlanta, but no timetable."
In his statement, he specifically names the city of Atlanta. Wow.
Gary Bettman Confirms, Exclusively, That There Is Real Interest in a New Expansion Team in Atlanta
Clearly, this is a market being given several new chances.
As Johnston mentions, everything indicates that the National Hockey League will eventually return to Atlanta.
For Bettman to speak like this, it means something is brewing because he is always extremely cautious with his statements.
And unlike Quebec City, Bettman is not closing the door on Atlanta.
It would be a third chance for this city, after two relocations and two failures, which is quite incredible.
A plot of land that was just purchased in Atlanta is also sparking a lot of curiosity:
TVA Sports also provides more details in its article.
These two failures don't mean anything at this point, said the commissioner, who was speaking on the sidelines of Game 3 of the Maple Leafs-Panthers series, in Sunrise.
"(Atlanta) is a different place than where the Flames and Thrashers left, in terms of the city's size, its strength, and the interest in sports," said the 72-year-old man.
Via TVA Sports
"(Atlanta) is a different place than where the Flames and Thrashers left, in terms of the city's size, its strength, and the interest in sports," said the 72-year-old man.
Via TVA Sports
I find it hard to believe that things could have changed so much in just over 10 years, but it feels like we're about to get our answer.
A story to follow in the coming weeks.
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