I know Bettman has repeatedly outlined the NHLs commitment to the Valley, but have they ever expressed rationale as to why?
They've moved franchises before with far fewer issues and better attendance. Is there some crazy market data they have access to that indicates there are a million repressed hockey fans waiting to come out of the woodwork? Is playing out of a tiny arena really worth a third/fourth attempt at turning things around there?
I know its a giant population centre, but you gave it a good college try and it didnt pan out. Time to try somewhere else, even if that's Houston.
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