2023-05-18 13:52:42
Even if Quebecor has the means to operate an NHL franchise in Quebec in a modern arena, we know that the future of hockey at the other end of the 20 is not bright.
As long as Gary Bettman is in office, it is difficult to imagine a return of the Nordiques.
“As long as Gary Bettman leaves, his successor may be more open [au retour des Nordiques].» – @renlavoietva
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— The Dose (@LaDose_TVA) May 18, 2023
Other things to consider, aside from the market the Coyotes will be moving to (because their chances of staying in Arizona beyond 2024 are increasingly slim), are money and popularity.
Quebec, unfortunately, is not a very big market and that would not mean that new fans would join the big NHL family. After all, Quebec is a market where hockey is already popular. As for me, that shouldn’t prevent it from being popularized more.. but hey.
“Garry Bettman’s goal is to find new hockey fans, but Quebec is already a hockey city”
Jérôme Landry on the chances of seeing the Coyotes move to Quebec
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— 98,5 Sports (@985Sports) May 18, 2023
All that to say that the Quebec market will probably not be the home of the Coyotes. Will Houston be? If the answer is no, expansion will follow in the NHL.
After all, there is money to be made in Texas.
But we know that the name of Kansas City also comes up quite often. And this, even if we are talking about a small town in the United States where the money does not necessarily flow freely.
There are several teams in town that would not be in the paws of hockey… but as long as you choose a small town with Stateswhy not take a small one, but in Canada?
No realignment needed.
— NHL Watcher (@NHL_Watcher) May 18, 2023
In KC, the only “big team” is football – and it is because the NFL is so rich that a small market doesn’t really exist among the clubs on the circuit.
The star of the club, Patrick Mahomes, would also like to see the Coyotes move to Kansas City.
KC coyotes has a nice ring to it! @NHL what y’all think? @tmobilecenter
— Patrick Mahomes II (@PatrickMahomes) May 17, 2023
It’s interesting since Mahomes was born in Texas (in the town of Tyler, just over three hours from Houston) and is obviously well acclimated to his life in Kansas City. He is notably a minority shareholder of the Royals, the ball club.
I wonder how much Gary Bettman likes the Kansas City bid, which doesn’t have the appeal of Vegas or even Seattle.
A lot of
– An unlikely friendship.
ryan humphrey isn’t happy about the call and has a pretty heated argument with the box attendant. luckily, they managed to sort things out. later in the game, humphrey takes another penalty… maybe to see his new friend in the box again? pic.twitter.com/1rGmPuEz9W
— ava (@teapottoffoIi) May 18, 2023
– The Oilers should sign Corey Perry. [BPM Sports]
– Reminder: there will be hockey tonight. A club from the East will win its ninth playoff game.
We’re entering the square of aces tonight ????
— TVA Sports (@TVASports) May 18, 2023
– To listen.
The pride of Saint-Narcisse, Yanni Gourde, gave a generous interview to @JiCLajoie.
-Victory against the Avalanche and elimination against the Stars.
-Lack of collective experience.
-To be “clutch” in series.
-Matty Beniers.The interview ➡️ pic.twitter.com/iMpZ1BpR71
— BPM Sports (@BPMSportsRadio) May 18, 2023
– To monitor.
« There’s definitely a framework of a deal to be done long term if Jesper (Bratt) wants that. Jesper knows exactly what that framework looks like. I know Jesper wants to be a Devil long-term and so do we. »
– Tom Fitzgerald talks #NJDevils future @TFP ⤵️
— James Nichols (@JamesNicholsNHL) May 18, 2023
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