I can easily understand why Jordan would prefer a move to Seattle but I'm having a hard time understanding why Bettman prefers Seattle over Quebec City. You could say it's because of the re-alignment but Bettman knew the situation before he did this. As mentioned earlier it could be because of the US television contract but it seems the easiest and safest move would be to Q.C. It would be interesting to know what his private thinking is concerning expansion and franchise moves.
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