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Originally Posted by Red Slinger
Despite the large population, advantageous geographic location and the proposed new arena I just don't see the NHL being successful in Seattle. It has never been a particularly strong hockey market. In fact, it's not a very strong sports market, in general, with the exception of the Seahawks. But the NFL is much more than sport in the US.
Don't see it happening. I think Kansas City, Oklahoma City and even Houston are more likely NHL destinations.
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Even the sounders get amazingly large crowds.
Not sure where the notion Seattle isn't a strong sports market comes from.