An NHL Expansion Scenario: Quebec City and Seattle
Since the Coyotes are locked in (for at least five years), what might an NHL with expansion teams in Seattle and Quebec City look like? Let's face it, relocation isn't happening anytime soon (breath easy Panther, Devil, Blue Jacket fans). NHL expansion is the next hot thing (despite "talent pool" arguments to the contrary). Let's check out how a four conference, no divisions NHL could look:
The Coyotes Are Locked In for Five Years
That is the starting assumption. Arizona is not moving, so the scenario begins with expansion rather than relocation.
Expansion as the Next Hot Thing
The talent pool argument gets a mention and then gets set aside. Relocation is not happening anytime soon either, which is good news for Panther, Devil and Blue Jacket fans.
Four Conferences, No Divisions
The map shows a four-conference NHL with no divisions, built around Seattle and Quebec City as the two new markets.
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