When it pertains to possible NHL growth, there’s constantly talk.
Why is that?
Due to the fact that for several years and years, lots of people have actually been waiting to see Quebec City host another NHL group. This problem has actually been dragging out for an actually long period of time, and it’s going to continue to draw in attention up until the time comes for the league to make some type of main reaction.
You’ll comprehend that Gary Bettman needed to respond to a couple of concerns about a possible growth, as part of his yearly conference with reporters at the All-Star Game …
And the commissioner, specifically because of the current news from Salt Lake City, started calling a couple of cities that have actually revealed interest in hosting an NHL club.
Amongst them?
Houston, Atlanta, Kansas City, Omaha (Nebraska), Cincinnati … But he never ever discussed Quebec City.
“Quebec City does not exist for Gary Bettman,” reporter Olivier Paradis-Lemieux (Radio-Canada)tweeted
And it’s difficult to argue otherwise.
Interview @NHL
Inquired about Utah’s interest in having a growth group, Commissioner Garry Bettman states he speaks to anybody who’s interested:
“Houston, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Kansas City,” Omaha later on includes.
Not Quebec City! #polqc #polcan pic.twitter.com/MCyOmsMWrp
— Sébastien Bovet (@SebBovetSRC) February 2, 2024
It’s uninteresting … Because it’s constantly the exact same story.
At some time, we’ll need to stop dreaming due to the fact that the NHL merely isn’t interested. It’s specifically unfortunate for individuals of Quebec City, due to the fact that we understand how enthusiastic they have to do with hockey.
A reporter on the scene advised Bettman that the interest exists in Quebec City… And he truly appears like a guy who does not offer a damn.
OK. There are plenty of other cities that desire a club.– Gary Bettman
Gary Bettman on NHL growth possibilities in Atlanta and Quebec City. pic.twitter.com/hTlEjqm7Ke
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) February 2, 2024
In connection with all this talk of growth and moving …
Gary Bettman likewise stated he’s positive Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo will keep his guarantee to develop a brand-new NHL amphitheater in Arizona.
If you check out in between the lines …
We understand that the concept of the Coyotes leaving is still really, extremely far from the commissioner’s mind.
Gary Bettman states he’s “fairly positive” that #coyotes owner Alex Meruelo will provide on his pledge to protect a brand-new NHL-quality arena in Arizona.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) February 2, 2024
The league has actually apparently offered the Coyotes a due date to develop a brand-new arena.
Does Gary Bettman understand things we do not? The response is yes …
On the other hand, the bad Coyotes story has actually been going on for so long that I have a sensation we’ll never ever actually understand what’s going on in Arizona.
Since if the league had actually wished to settle the matter … It needs to have/ might have done so long back.
In bursts
— No surprise there.
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