Bettman Sends Strong Message on the Return of the Nordiques: "They Just Need to Submit an Official Offer"
There was an important visitor at the Bell Centre and in Quebec last night, as NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman attended the Canadiens' game.
We are, of course, talking about Monday night's matchup between the Montreal Canadiens and the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Bettman was mainly there to address questions about the new deal with Amazon Prime Video and the future of NHL broadcasting rights, but he was inevitably asked several questions about the return of the Quebec Nordiques.
A clear response from Gary Bettman regarding the return of the Quebec Nordiques
While remaining vague about possible future expansions, Bettman had this to say about the return of the Nordiques.
- From Marc de Foy's article in the Journal de Montréal
The NHL world is moving further and further away from Quebec.
The message is very clear.
I still believe Gary Bettman much prefers to establish new teams in U.S. markets, and sadly, I continue to think he's not genuinely interested in Quebec. However, it's true that a concrete offer is needed for him to even consider it.
Utah made a generous, swift, official, and very concrete offer to pull the Coyotes out of Arizona.
If the Quebec Nordiques ever want a chance to return, they need serious promoters ready to make a real offer.
And you, do you still believe in the return of the Quebec Nordiques, if the right owner shows up at the right time?
