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Old 09-12-2012, 06:48 PM   #38
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Originally Posted by hurtin_albertan View Post
So how would the approval be conducted? I'm guessing a vote by the board of governers? Let's say Katz does try to relocate the Oilers, would it not be seen as sort of "hostile" move? What are the cances that it would actually happen?
If Katz wanted to move the team and there was no arena coming, he could move the team (not saying he would want to move the team. I have no idea what he wants to do)

Here's Gary Bettman's thoughts on the Edmonton arena:

http://video.oilers.nhl.com/videocen...tid=4&id=98721

"The Edmonton Oilers have to have a new arena. There's no question about it. They're not going to stay in this building."
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