They are looking at Sacramento, New Orleans, the Grizzlies, Indianapolis, and Milwaukee for NBA franchises.
I posted this in the Seattle thread and now with Sacramento out, they still have alternatives.
My bet is the Coyotes go to QC leaving the NYI and maybe Columbus as NHL alternatives. I think the best hope for Seattle is expansion franchises in both the NBA and NHL. Maybe Seattle and S. Ont. added at the same time for the NHL and Seattle and Vancouver added for the NBA.
I posted this in the Seattle thread and now with Sacramento out, they still have alternatives.
My bet is the Coyotes go to QC leaving the NYI and maybe Columbus as NHL alternatives. I think the best hope for Seattle is expansion franchises in both the NBA and NHL. Maybe Seattle and S. Ont. added at the same time for the NHL and Seattle and Vancouver added for the NBA.
I think the NHL tries to force Phoenix into KC or Seattle and then expand into Quebec City and Southern Ontario.
Two reasons: the expansion fee will be much more profitable for the league in this situation, and the Canadian cities will support an expansion team even when they inevitably suck for the first five seasons.
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I posted this in the Seattle thread and now with Sacramento out, they still have alternatives.
My bet is the Coyotes go to QC leaving the NYI and maybe Columbus as NHL alternatives. I think the best hope for Seattle is expansion franchises in both the NBA and NHL. Maybe Seattle and S. Ont. added at the same time for the NHL and Seattle and Vancouver added for the NBA.
Like the Southern States and Hockey, Canada and Basketball just don't mix.
If Minnesota and Winnipeg are any indication - especially with the today's "shaky" economy - a NHL return to Québec is far more likely (and less risky) than a debut in Seattle.
I posted this in the Seattle thread and now with Sacramento out, they still have alternatives.
My bet is the Coyotes go to QC leaving the NYI and maybe Columbus as NHL alternatives. I think the best hope for Seattle is expansion franchises in both the NBA and NHL. Maybe Seattle and S. Ont. added at the same time for the NHL and Seattle and Vancouver added for the NBA.
I don't see either league in an expansionary mode considering both have teams ownerless and the fragile economy.
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^^^ I don't follow your logic but I agree Quebec is more ready for a team than Seattle is at this point.
What I mean is that the NHL is more likely to return to a former market. Even Atlanta had a second shot at a team. Oakland had a team, and now next-door neighbour San Jose has a team.
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The National Hockey League will make a decision fairly quickly on the Phoenix Coyotes, and therefore of the Quebec Nordiques, according to the revelations of Jean Louis on TVA Sports
"According to sources I spoke Tuesday, Jean reported on TVA Sports, the decision will be taken by the end of April. The NHL can not resolve this matter as late as it did for Winnipeg last year because at this place, off the ice, there was already a structure in place with the concession of the American League . And this is not the case in Quebec City, Seattle, Las Vegas or other. " "Behind closed doors, all put pressure on Gary Bettman (NHL Commissioner) for the league continues to invest millions to keep the Coyotes in Phoenix. Many say they do not want to put money there. "
Adds Jean Louis: "You can expect to learn more in four to six weeks."
The journalist has certainly brought happiness to the people of Quebec when he said "get the impression that Quebec is high on the list, and far ahead (in other cities potentially interested)."
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Quebecor Inc. (QBR.B-T36.27-0.03-0.08%) has “all the tools” it needs to bring a National Hockey League team to Quebec City, it said Thursday, as it reported profit that blew past expectations.
The Montreal-based media and telecommunications company said it spent 2011 refining its operations, and now wants to focus on hockey. Gains in its cable business led to a profit of $85.4-million, or $1.34 a share, compared to $46.6-million, or 72 cents, a year ago. Analysts expected a profit of 89 cents.
The company reached a deal for the naming rights of a yet-to-be-built $400-million arena in the city earlier this month. Terms of the deal vary depending on the eventual tenant, but Quebecor could pay as much as $65-million for the rights.
“As we review the events of 2011, we must also note the final agreement on management and naming rights to the future arena in Quebec City,” the company said in a statement as it released its quarterly and full-year results. “Quebecor Media now has all the tools it needs to pursue its goals, which are to manage a world-class multipurpose centre and to bring a National Hockey League team to Quebec City.”
I wonder if a lot of these media conglomerates see sports properties and content filler. So even if the franchise breaks "even" you can get a great deal on content for your specialty channels, radio stations, magazines (since you own the team) and can fill airtime and make money off of subscriptions.
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I always think back to Jim Balsillie when I read about the return of the Jets and probable return of the Nordiques (or whatever they'd be called). If he had been the silent hero instead of loud and boisterous, there would likely have been another team in Southern Ontario.
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QUEBEC CITY TO BREAK GROUND ON NHL-STYLE ARENA IN SEPTEMBER
QUEBEC -- It's official. Quebec City says it will begin construction on a new NHL-style arena this September.
Now all the city needs is a team to play in it.
Mayor Regis Labeaume announced Sunday the $400-million arena will hold about 18,000 people, saying it would be comparable to a facility built for the league's Pittsburgh Penguins a year ago.
"Today, the dream becomes a reality," he told reporters at a news conference Sunday.
Labeaume said the city was able to go forward with the project after finalizing an agreement with Quebecor on Friday, a week before a March 31 deadline.
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