Oak View Group continues to make progress in its plans for a KeyArena renovation, and could begin construction work at the venue later this year. (more…)
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Seattle NHL Expansion Season-Ticket Drive Launches March 1
In another step toward potentially landing a franchise, officials have announced a March 1 launch of a season-ticket drive for a Seattle NHL expansion team. (more…)
1967-68 Expansion Arenas Helped Shape Today’s NHL
One of the most remarkable seasons in NHL history continues its march to the finish line. The Vegas Golden Knights refuse to bow to convention that dictates expansion teams struggle in their first season as they challenge for the Presidents’ Trophy for most points in the league. (more…)
Seattle NHL Expansion Application Submitted
On Tuesday, an application was submitted for a Seattle NHL expansion franchise, another step in the process of potentially bringing a team to the city. (more…)
Prospect of Seattle NHL Franchise Intrigues Team Execs
Though plenty of work is needed to make it a reality, the prospect of a Seattle NHL expansion franchise intrigues executives from several existing clubs. (more…)
NHL to Consider Seattle NHL Expansion Pitch
With a proposal to renovate KeyArena moving forward, the NHL has announced it will consider a pitch for a Seattle expansion franchise. (more…)
How Will KeyArena Renovations Impact NBA, NHL?
With the Seattle City Council approving a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for KeyArena renovations, one big question emerges: How will the arena upgrades impact the NBA and the NHL? We may know shortly. (more…)
Report: Next NHL Expansion Fee Could Be $600-$700M
Should an NHL expansion process unfold in the near future, the league’s expansion fee could cost between $600-$700 million, according a report from Sportsnet. (more…)
Vegas Adds to Unique NHL Expansion History
A month from now, the Vegas Golden Knights will make history as the first major league franchise in the Big Four leagues to make its home in Sin City, at T-Mobile Arena. And while the Knights are Golden, so too is an anniversary for the league that celebrates this modern era: The legendary 1967 NHL expansion. […]
Best of 2016: #9, Quebec City Left Out by NHL
We end 2016 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Arena Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #9: Quebec City is left out by the NHL. (more…)
Report: NHL Selecting Las Vegas for Expansion
The NHL is coming to Las Vegas, as the Associated Press is reporting that the league’s executive committee is recommending that the city be selected for an expansion franchise. Las Vegas would host the NHL’s 31st team, which would begin play at T-Mobile Arena at the start of the 2017-2018 season. (more…)
NHL expansion moves to final stage
It’s been a quiet process, as NHL expansion has moved into a final stage where financials and business plans provided by potential Las Vegas and Quebec City ownership groups are subjected to painstaking scrutiny. (more…)