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Inglewood Jack
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Re: NHL expansion

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Yup
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Omaha Nebraska

Book it.
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Re: NHL expansion

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TampaBlues78 wrote: 08 Oct 2025 19:53 pm
thegibby. wrote: 08 Oct 2025 19:46 pm
TampaBlues78 wrote: 08 Oct 2025 19:36 pm
Pierre McGuire wrote: 08 Oct 2025 19:35 pm It’s gonna be 2….Atlanta and Houston
You don’t think quebec will come back?
Good Friday Massacre
What is that?
1984 Playoff series between Montreal vs Quebec City. Bettman needs to get Alain Bouchard on board; love to see a team back in Quebec City. They had some real nice teams.
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Re: NHL expansion

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TampaBlues78 wrote: 08 Oct 2025 19:57 pm
Mr.Snuggleupagus wrote: 08 Oct 2025 19:55 pm
TampaBlues78 wrote: 08 Oct 2025 19:34 pm Does anyone think the Dokotas will get a pro team anytime soon?

I know college hockey is big there
Come on now, quit asking goofy questions.

...and it's Dakotas not Dokotas
Thanks for the english lesson doosh
Don't be angry because you have a low IQ.
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Re: NHL expansion

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thegibby. wrote: 08 Oct 2025 19:59 pm
TampaBlues78 wrote: 08 Oct 2025 19:53 pm
thegibby. wrote: 08 Oct 2025 19:46 pm
TampaBlues78 wrote: 08 Oct 2025 19:36 pm
Pierre McGuire wrote: 08 Oct 2025 19:35 pm It’s gonna be 2….Atlanta and Houston
You don’t think quebec will come back?
Good Friday Massacre
What is that?
1984 Playoff series between Montreal vs Quebec City. Bettman needs to get Alain Bouchard on board; love to see a team back in Quebec City. They had some real nice teams.
Ahhhh thought you were referencing something tragic
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Re: NHL expansion

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Atlanta, Phoenix, Houston and…idk. They need 1 more. Portland? Milwaukee? Austin? I doubt they ever consider Quebec City again but maybe.

That said, I’d vote for no more expansion. 32 is always too many IMO. But I get the sense the owners are now addicted to the expansion fee so they’ll keep going and then once Bettman retires, push for expanding the playoff field beyond 16 teams.
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Re: NHL expansion

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Mr.Snuggleupagus wrote: 08 Oct 2025 20:00 pm
TampaBlues78 wrote: 08 Oct 2025 19:57 pm
Mr.Snuggleupagus wrote: 08 Oct 2025 19:55 pm
TampaBlues78 wrote: 08 Oct 2025 19:34 pm Does anyone think the Dokotas will get a pro team anytime soon?

I know college hockey is big there
Come on now, quit asking goofy questions.

...and it's Dakotas not Dokotas
Thanks for the english lesson doosh
Don't be angry because you have a low IQ.
Riiiiight, you don’t even know me mfer so f yourself
TampaBlues78
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Re: NHL expansion

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TampaBlues78 wrote: 08 Oct 2025 20:02 pm
Mr.Snuggleupagus wrote: 08 Oct 2025 20:00 pm
TampaBlues78 wrote: 08 Oct 2025 19:57 pm
Mr.Snuggleupagus wrote: 08 Oct 2025 19:55 pm
TampaBlues78 wrote: 08 Oct 2025 19:34 pm Does anyone think the Dokotas will get a pro team anytime soon?

I know college hockey is big there
Come on now, quit asking goofy questions.

...and it's Dakotas not Dokotas
Thanks for the english lesson doosh
Don't be angry because you have a low IQ.
Riiiiight, you don’t even know me mfer so f yourself
Just because you’re my spell check beach doesn’t mean you have a high IQ
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Re: NHL expansion

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Never understood why Milwaukee is not in the conversation.
Mr.Snuggleupagus
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Re: NHL expansion

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"Dokotas"

:lol: ::crazya:: :lol:
TampaBlues78
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Re: NHL expansion

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dhsux wrote: 08 Oct 2025 20:05 pm Never understood why Milwaukee is not in the conversation.
I think Milwaukee would be an excellent city
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Re: NHL expansion

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Mr.Snuggleupagus wrote: 08 Oct 2025 20:07 pm "Dokotas"

:lol: ::crazya:: :lol:
I am also gonna leave it there for you 😘
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Re: NHL expansion

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It's Bettman. It'll probably be Phoenix and Atlanta again and Baltimore and Waco as backup plans.
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I think they will add 4 teams over the next ten years. Atlanta and Houston will be likely. Arizona will be a strong possibility.

For the 4th team, key an eye on San Diego. Believe it or not, Stan Kroenke is behind an NHL/NBA sized arena project near downtown in SD that is gaining some momentum.

My sentimental favorite for the 4th team would be Quebec City.
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HighStick wrote: 08 Oct 2025 21:05 pm It's Bettman. It'll probably be Phoenix and Atlanta again and Baltimore and Waco as backup plans.
B-more would be interesting
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Re: NHL expansion

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Frank Barone wrote: 08 Oct 2025 21:35 pm I think they will add 4 teams over the next ten years. Atlanta and Houston will be likely. Arizona will be a strong possibility.

For the 4th team, key an eye on San Diego. Believe it or not, Stan Kroenke is behind an NHL/NBA sized arena project near downtown in SD that is gaining some momentum.

My sentimental favorite for the 4th team would be Quebec City.
Will not happen in SD. Just left there cuz taxes in CA are obnoxious. But SD Gulls are already there along with a lot of other "peripheral" sports teams in lacrosse, rugby, soccer... Stan will get no and I mean zilch $ from the city, and his M.O. is to screw over anybody and everybody. The Chargers left with more city support than Stan would ever get. After a baseball town, soccer is most likely to succeed with the demographics. And a nice day outside can ruin attendance. Lets go get some tacos...
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Re: NHL expansion

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Mr.Snuggleupagus wrote: 08 Oct 2025 20:00 pm
TampaBlues78 wrote: 08 Oct 2025 19:57 pm
Mr.Snuggleupagus wrote: 08 Oct 2025 19:55 pm
TampaBlues78 wrote: 08 Oct 2025 19:34 pm Does anyone think the Dokotas will get a pro team anytime soon?

I know college hockey is big there
Come on now, quit asking goofy questions.

...and it's Dakotas not Dokotas
Thanks for the english lesson doosh
Don't be angry because you have a low IQ.
Are you gonna tell him or should I, it’s [ablution] and it’s from the French.
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