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Originally Posted by Vulcan
Yeah okay but whatever their motives the re-alignment has created a problem for QC and what the NHL has been talking about is expansion to the West with Las Vegas and Seattle being the priority and none about Quebec. I'm not saying Quebec has no chance but their odds for an expansion franchise or moving the Coyotes there is slim as they would need to convince Detroit or Columbus to move back West.
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I guess I just don't see alignment as an issue as it can always be changed. Winnipeg wasn't really a hot relocation topic at the time, but when there is an arena and a willing owner, it is probably going to trump geography every time.
Personally, I wish the NHL would do away with geography based alignment as it just strongly favours eastern teams anyway. It's not like teams are traveling by bus. I know it would have a slim chance of passing, but as a fan I would prefer it personally.