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Originally Posted by Hockey Fan #751
Well, Quebec applied for expansion and at no point did they pull out of the process. I would then assume if approved they would have gone through with it.
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Maybe they weren't approved because the NHL wasn't sure they could come up with the money. Or, if they could, that it would hinder the long term viability of the franchise there because they owners were using all their money on the one-time fee.
From the NHL's perspective, leaving QC as an option for an inevitable team relocation makes perfect sense and I have no problem with that. Built-in fan base, willing owners, building in place.