So, those figures that some of you are tossing around, somewhere between $150m and $200m, would it be about the same for both Canadian markets, Winnipeg and Quebec City? And second question, would markets in the US fetch more or less than that, for instance: Houston, Kansas City... or Seattle or Portland if those cities came available?
The last round of expansion all 4 were sold for the same price IIRC. Seemed strange to me that Atlanta and Minnesota which are significantly bigger than Columbus would be worth the same, but oh well. I would assume they would want to set a benchmark this next time around as well. I think the value of teams in Winnipeg and QC would be around the same as the other potential US sites so it would seem fair.
I would assume the NHL would want to set the price high to both prevent outsiders from gaining a valuable franchise on at a discount and to inflate their own franchise values.