It's ridiculous that this process takes so long. Every other NHL team that has ever relocated had its new name, colours, and uniform ready to go in time for their first training camp.
Heck, when Conn Smythe bought the Toronto St. Pats, he changed their name to the Maple Leafs in mid-season. He got them in their new uniforms for their next game, and changed the team colours to the current white and blue that summer.
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