Major: The NHL announces that new expansion teams are coming, and the Quebec Nordiques are named
In the latest article by renowned journalist Elliotte Friedman from Sportsnet, there is major information regarding NHL expansion.
And it comes directly from Bill Daly.
Here's the exact passage in question, and we'll return to it.
It's coming - and the union believes it too - but he was very careful not to commit too much either.
�At the right time,' he said. It's clear the league sees legitimate interest and is putting an appropriate process in place by organizing meetings and gathering information. He pointed out that in the U.S., the NHL is present in fewer markets than its professional counterparts, while Seattle and Vegas prove there is �a model that works, a model that allows you to be competitive from the start'
34 teams, is that the maximum, or could we see 36? Is there a maximum number you wouldn't exceed? �Yes. Do I know what that number is? No.'
- Bill Daly, via Elliott Friedman's article
This is really interesting!
New Expansion Teams Coming to the NHL: An Opportunity for the Quebec Nordiques?
Yes, Bill Daly was being Bill Daly by being cautious, but he clearly started by saying �It's coming.'
This will be a huge topic to watch over the coming months.
Which cities do you think will be selected?
Considering that Utah and Arizona are no longer in the mix for expansion, do you believe this will finally be the moment for the Quebec Nordiques to return to the NHL?
In any case, it's no longer a question of �if' there will be new expansions in the NHL, but rather a question of �when' it will happen.
And listening to Bill Daly, it seems like it will be very soon.
What are your predictions?
You might guess that the Quebec Nordiques are mentioned again and again, but one can understand the fans in Quebec remaining cautious and waiting for more concrete information before getting their hopes up.
Source: Sportsnet
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