I've supported the Canes for years, pretty much since moved from Hartford. I live in the UK, and this whole "relocation" thing doesn't really happen here, so its very strange to me even though I follow the NHL and seen teams be relocated. The only move I can think of in football (soccer) is when Wimbledon moved to Milton Keynes and become the MK Dons.
I am a Canes fan because I was born in NC, and loved watching/playing (mega-drive, ps) hockey, and I stay pretty late to watch the Canes even when they were out the playoff race (its not the same watching replays!). I would be gutted if they moved, and probably unsure of who I would support going forward. I quite honestly hope these rumors are just that, rumors. The team is finally picking up, and I am sure the crowds will pick up next season. I'd go, but being on the other side of the Atlantic I can only watch them on Gamecentre! (or on tv when they are on).
Honestly, yes the rumors have me worried, but at the same time, they just seem a little light. For Quebec, I do think they deserve a new team, and hope they'll get an expansion team. Surely expanding to 31teams is just too unbalanced? The two conferences are already unbalanced, maybe they should expand by two, and think about realigning the league again.