Last minute statement from Gary Bettman regarding expansion and the Quebec Nordiques
In the last few minutes of his press conference in Florida, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman made an interesting statement. It concerns possible expansion and some cities that have shown interest.
"Gary Bettman says the NHL has generated interest for expansion: 'Places like Atlanta, like Houston, like Quebec.' He adds, 'But we're not in expansion mode right now, and it's not really something, at least right now, that's close to our priority.'" - via Chris Johnston, TSN
It's interesting to see that Quebec is mentioned, and that the interest has been brought to the National Hockey League's attention, but we have reason to believe that Atlanta and Houston are preferred destinations for Gary Bettman. Bettman has also confirmed that Atlanta is indeed interested in bringing a professional hockey team back. (Yes, once again!)
That being said, it looks like there will eventually be 34 teams in the National Hockey League someday.
More details will follow.
| POLL | ||
Which of these cities would make a better expansion city for the NHL? | ||
| Quebec | 272 | 81.2 % |
| Atlanta | 14 | 4.2 % |
| Houston | 33 | 9.9 % |
| Kansas City | 16 | 4.8 % |
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