Seattle is a much bigger market than Quebec City.
- ghostofRC

This. You could create a new successful expansion team in Seattle. Quebec would be best served relocating the Panthers.

This. You could create a new successful expansion team in Seattle. Quebec would be best served relocating the Panthers.
- RafiDRW

But where will the Coyotes go?

But where will the Coyotes go?
- Wildschwein

Houston.

Houston.
- RafiDRW

Oh! Sure why not.

Seattle is a much bigger market than Quebec City.
- ghostofRC

Phoenix is one of the largest markets in the US

This. You could create a new successful expansion team in Seattle. Quebec would be best served relocating the Panthers.
- RafiDRW

I think Seattle would be a great market but far from a guarantee... and how do you snub Quebec after all the work they put in.

I think Seattle would be a great market but far from a guarantee... and how do you snub Quebec after all the work they put in.
- LittleRicky

Anglos snubbing the Francais. Who woulda thunk it.

Anglos snubbing the Francais. Who woulda thunk it.
- Wildschwein

I just wanna see two francaphone teams beat each other up... its win/win

Phoenix is one of the largest markets in the US
- LittleRicky

If the team was located in a downtown arena instead of in the boonies it would be a different story I think.
And if you’re really trying to compare a team in the desert to a team in the PAC NW then....yur an idiot.

If the team was located in a downtown arena instead of in the boonies it would be a different story I think.
And if you’re really trying to compare a team in the desert to a team in the PAC NW then....yur an idiot.
- ghostofRC

What makes you think Seattle is a hockey town ? Not saying you're wrong.

I just wanna see two francaphone teams beat each other up... its win/win
- LittleRicky

Yes. Yes it is.

What makes you think Seattle is a hockey town ?
- LittleRicky

They have a large minor hockey system, a well supported junior team, a close proximity to Canada and a large, young wealthy population.

- LittleRicky

First time ever I actually agree with you calling out Russell. He had a terrible game. Was only overshadowed because of the joke that our goaltending became last game.

Even a broken watch is right twice a day tho. Keep going on and on about how terrible Russell is you will be right here and there.

First time ever I actually agree with you calling out Russell. He had a terrible game. Was only overshadowed because of the joke that our goaltending became last game.

Even a broken watch is right twice a day tho. Keep going on and on about how terrible Russell is you will be right here and there.
- Aerchon

Really nice post. Keep it up

They have a large minor hockey system, a well supported junior team, a close proximity to Canada and a large, young wealthy population.
- ghostofRC

I like the potential geographical rivalry with the Canucks

I like the potential geographical rivalry with the Canucks
- LittleRicky

we can hate them, together.

we can hate them, together.
- The-O-G

Until the flames move to Houston...

Until the flames move to Houston...
- ghostofRC

NHL always over does it. Like when they put hockey south they put 2 teams in Florida. So when the Flames move after Seattle is rewarded an expansion franchise, they'll stay in the Pac NW and arrive in Portland.

NHL always over does it. Like when they put hockey south they put 2 teams in Florida. So when the Flames move after Seattle is rewarded an expansion franchise, they'll stay in the Pac NW and arrive in Portland.
- wreckage

First time ever I actually agree with you calling out Russell. He had a terrible game. Was only overshadowed because of the joke that our goaltending became last game.

Even a broken watch is right twice a day tho. Keep going on and on about how terrible Russell is you will be right here and there.
- Aerchon

Yeah, it was just last game that russel struggled. Great defender otherwise and earning every penny of that deal...

Jesus🙄

Not terribly surprised.

Also they're always pissed off. Thats what speaking French does to you.
- Wildschwein

So true. Add that to the list of things they can be perpetually salty about. Drop in the bucket if you ask me.

How the NHL can ignore a slam dunk market is mind boggling.
- LittleRicky

I don't think the NHL is ignoring a slam dunk market. It's more-so said 'slam dunk market' likely can't afford to pony up the expansion fee.

What makes you think Seattle is a hockey town ? Not saying you're wrong.
- LittleRicky

Dude...you need to think more with your money and less with your passions.

Yeah, it was just last game that russel struggled. Great defender otherwise and earning every penny of that deal...

Jesus🙄
- HB77

In fairness, his play hasn't really been a problem in the grand scheme of things. He's leading our team in 5-on-5 offensive results and is generally providing positive minutes for 17-18 minutes a game. Not worth the contract, of course, but I think the amount of people piling on him is getting crazy- even before his huge gaffe against the Leafs.