Seattle IV: The Money Will Roll Right In

[gstommylee]

http://seattletimes.com/html/hockey/2022905302_nhlseattle14xml.html

Seattle times has a article that talks about seattle's chances of an NHL team and gives somewhat of an update on where things are at.

"Sources say there have been negotiations between the league and potential ownership groups in Seattle about the cost of expansion fees. To the point where the NHL and local officials could be prepared to make some type of announcement shortly after the Olympic Games in Sochi conclude — at a time the NHL hopes nationwide interest in its sport will be at a high point. "

Mods: if this text from the article is too much please edit it as i am not sure off hand what is consider acceptable and not.

 

[superdeluxe]

2 points

1. For Geoff baker to write this must mean there is something to this. This guy hates to think that seattle could get nhl before QBC. Check out his previous articles.

2. Possible announcement from local officials and NHL as soon as after sochi Olympics, shows that discussions are even further along than we could have thought (I thought June was aggressive)

 

[gstommylee]

2 points

1. For Geoff baker to write this must mean there is something to this. This guy hates to think that seattle could get nhl before QBC. Check out his previous articles.

2. Possible announcement from local officials and NHL as soon as after sochi Olympics, shows that discussions are even further along than we could have thought (I thought June was aggressive)

Or perhaps NHL knows that the arena will (guaranteed behind closed) get built for the NHL

 

[superdeluxe]

Or perhaps NHL knows that the arena will (guaranteed behind closed) get built for the NHL

Honestly I think there has been a handshake deal to get the MOU changed since April/May 2013

 

[Killion]

Honestly I think there has been a handshake deal to get the MOU changed since April/May 2013

I agree. And on the earlier speculation, QC & Seattle, a lot of smoke. Has to be a fire burning.

 

[gstommylee]

I agree. And on the earlier speculation, QC & Seattle, a lot of smoke. Has to be a fire burning.

Curious to know which team is coming West Detroit or columbus?

 

[Killion]

Curious to know which team is coming West Detroit or columbus?

Neither. You need to study up on your History of Hockey tommy. Talk to MoreOrr & others. Easy peasy as they say in Pennsylvania.

 

[gstommylee]

Neither. You need to study up on your History of Hockey tommy. Talk to MoreOrr & others. Easy peasy as they say in Pennsylvania.

Quebec city in the central division then?

 

[superdeluxe]

So when would a new expansion franchise get it's own forum? When there is an agreement to expand to certain city..or?

 

[Major4Boarding]

Yep Super... either that or tangible proof something's coming to fruition here

 

[Killion]

The whole issue of realignment is moot guys. Meaningless. The NHL will simply balance conferences with a view to "further alignment & expansion".... Meaning?... Portland.... Rose Garden.

 

[gstommylee]

Yep Super... either that or tangible proof something's coming to fruition here

What would be considered tangible proof besides the actually press announcement by NHL?

 

[Stanley Cup]

What would be considered tangible proof besides the actually press announcement by NHL?

Nothing, one would guess.

Winnipeg waited a couple weeks after the announcement IIRC

 

[Fugu]

So when would a new expansion franchise get it's own forum? When there is an agreement to expand to certain city..or?

When the NHL makes it official, and when the cap and schedule come out, the new teams would get their own forum-- either renaming a relocated team's forum, or an addition for expansion teams.

 

[superdeluxe]

When the NHL makes it official, and when the cap and schedule come out, the new teams would get their own forum-- either renaming a relocated team's forum, or an addition for expansion teams.

So if there is an official announcement but team not scheduled to play for 16 months, we would talk in the general nhl forums?

 

[Fugu]

So if there is an official announcement but team not scheduled to play for 16 months, we would talk in the general nhl forums?

Most likely the mods would just keep this thread going in the BOH, and/or a stickied thread in the NHL Talk forum.

 

[No Fun Shogun]

Certainly quicker of a time table for them to announce a potential expansion than I was expecting for them if sometime after Sochi's honestly expected.

 

[LadyStanley]

http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/...ossibility-for-expansion-to-seattle-is-there/

Daly quoted as calling Seattle situation (with new arena) "intriguing".

 

[Brodie]

I think Seattle is such a no brainer that they need to strike ASAP. This is their best chance to get the MOU changed, too... Silver is pouring cold water on the NBA coming to town, the NHL gets to step in and play white knight.

 

[gstommylee]

I think Seattle is such a no brainer that they need to strike ASAP. This is their best chance to get the MOU changed, too... Silver is pouring cold water on the NBA coming to town, the NHL gets to step in and play white knight.

I think the MOU change has already agreed to. Hence the rumor of a possible announcement could happen after the winter games.

 

[Mightygoose]

An announcement shortly after Sochi does seem early.

I guess if the NHL and the owner(s) are confident the EIS will be done without a hitch and MOU change is done in principle then assuming they start in the fall of 2015 that will be more than enough time to set up shop/expansion draft etc...

 

[LouisOlivier]

Seriously, if the NHL annonce an expansion to Seattle. It will be annonced for the 2015-2016 season, Seattle NEED a new stadium.

 

[AdmiralsFan24]

Seriously, if the NHL annonce an expansion to Seattle. It will be annonced for the 2015-2016 season, Seattle NEED a new stadium.

I don't think they can start building until they secure a team.

 

[snovalleyhockeyfan]

I don't think they can start building until they secure a team.

That is correct.

 

[mesamonster]

So the stars are beginning to align in favor of a team in Seattle! The perfect fit would be to relocate the Arizona Coyotes to Seattle. The economic fortunes of the Coyotes appears imperiled, as the playoffs look suspect and the early returns for both the new ownership group and the city of Glendale are reeling in red ink! The abysmal attendance has to be disappointing, as this new group thought they could turn this around! Missing the playoffs will have an adverse impact on the second half attendance. Seattle may i present to you your new team the Arizona Coyotes!