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Originally Posted by Lanny_McDonald
I would hope the NHL would focus in on markets that have a history with hockey and a focus on the western region. Start with San Diego, Portland, or Salt Lake. If they can find a landing spot, then look in the central zone. That means Houston, Oklahoma City, Kansas City, or Indianapolis. After that look at possible emerging markets that exploit the southern strategy. San Antonio, Austin, Memphis, Atlanta (strike three?), Jacksonville or Charlotte. Last resort, go north. Quebec City, Mississauga, or Hamilton. Lot's of options, but all of them come with risk. Of course, they would all be better than the current mess in Phoenix.
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Houston is central and Austin/San Antonio is south?
But really this is how fans look at the league, not how the NHL would prioritize next steps for expansion or franchise moves.
You need:
1) owner able to pay $1B plus
2) arena
3) market capable of supporting a team