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Originally Posted by dissentowner
Even if nobody watches it and the team bleeds money like crazy? Ya, that makes sense.
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It doesn't matter if no one watches (that's the broadcasters problem). All that matter is that he can say the NHL is in 18 of the top 20 US markets. Without PHX that deal may have been less.
It doesn't matter if the team bleeds money (that's the owners problem). I am sure there is a limit on the NHL assistance program. The NHL isn't on the hook for Coyotes' loses.
What benefit is there to the NHL of having a team in QC? It doesn't improve their US TV footprint. If anything QC would be the same drag as the Coyotes.
QC is so far down the list it isn't funny. The goal is to get Houston and Kansas City to pay $600 mil each for a franchise in 2028. Then Cleveland or Cincinnati, Then Portland and/or Baltimore. Then maybe look at QC.