Seven cities have expressed interest in acquiring an NHL team, according to an NHL insider
As Billy Daly mentioned earlier this off-season, the NHL is not looking to expand any time soon. However, interested parties are welcome to submit proposals.
Financially, the league is very interested in expanding since they stand to make a lot of money. New teams alone would generate $2 Billion in expansion fees. Adding two markets could result in $4 billion in revenue for the NHL.
He added, "We aren't there yet, and it's just an expression of interest. As you all know, I take meetings all the time on a variety of subjects, so if someone wants to talk, I'll talk to them."
As of 2015, Quebec City was one of the cities interested in expanding, but the league opted to expand into Las Vegas instead.
- Quebec City
- Salt Lake City
- South Forsyth (Metro Atlanta)
- Houston
- Portland
- San Diego
- 2nd Club GTA Toronto
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Several cities are interested in expansion in the NHL, including Quebec once again, according to NHL insider Kevin Weekes.
Although more teams are unlikely to be added to the NHL in the next few years, there is no doubt a goal to do so.
As of right now, the league isn't ready to expand, but Gary Bettman and the Board of Governors will accept applications.
Is there a city listed above that deserves an expansion franchise?
| POLL | ||
OCTOBRE 5 | 158 ANSWERS Seven cities have expressed interest in acquiring an NHL team, according to an NHL insider Where do you think the NHL should expand next? | ||
| Quebec City | 118 | 74.7 % |
| Forsyth(Atlanta) | 15 | 9.5 % |
| Portland | 16 | 10.1 % |
| San Diego | 9 | 5.7 % |
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