nhlderek
Verified Trader,
I do like the addition of another NHL team, however how does the expansion draft look for your teams?
Board of governors approve Seattle expansion team.
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I was reading that 30 teams will split the $650 million expansion fee.
Vegas will not receive a share and will be exempt from the Expansion Draft as well.
Vegas will not receive a share and will be exempt from the Expansion Draft as well.
gobuffalo2331
Verified Trader,
Great for the Seattle area I think the team will do well there. Especially with Canada right next door.
manthis
Verified Trader,
yep
they all like
the great usa
eh.
they all like
the great usa
eh.
Zuback
Verified Trader,
The team in Seattle, will cause a natural rivalry with Vancouver, which is a good thing for the league. Fans from Calgary and Edmonton, will also go to Seattle to see their teams play as well. In addition, it will have an equal amount of teams in the west and east and the divisions will be equal as well. I like the fact that it is a team in a northern state. Most of the other teams in the southern states do not do well as they either have warmer weather or that they have other more hi profile sports like the NASCAR, NFL, MLB, NBA and NCAA. Hockey is most states ranks at or near the bottom.
I know most people were wanting Quebec to get a team, but the market in Quebec is already saturated with the Habs and also with several other original 6 fans. There is no room for growth. In Seattle, there is room for growth.
The other thing is TV revenue. There is more money in TV in the US then Canada.
The expansion draft will be the same as what Las Vegas saw. So, you are likely looking at a team that will be competitive right away as well. This is good for the league.
All in all this is a win for the NHL and the other teams.
I know most people were wanting Quebec to get a team, but the market in Quebec is already saturated with the Habs and also with several other original 6 fans. There is no room for growth. In Seattle, there is room for growth.
The other thing is TV revenue. There is more money in TV in the US then Canada.
The expansion draft will be the same as what Las Vegas saw. So, you are likely looking at a team that will be competitive right away as well. This is good for the league.
All in all this is a win for the NHL and the other teams.
gobuffalo2331
Verified Trader,
Yea I love seeing teams north near Cananda. Draws a huge buzz with with Canadians being right up the street.
30ranfordfan
Verified Trader,
I'm betting this will mean more playoff team too. Will steal a page out of MLB's playbook. Something like this:
With 4 division of 8, there will be no more "crossover" Wild Cards.
In each division, teams 1-3 will make it. Teams 4 & 5 will get "wild card" spots, and face off in a 1 game elimination, hosted by the 4th place team. Winner plays the 1st place team.
This would put 20/32 teams into the post season.... and likely mean that 24 (or more) are still "in the race" up until the last week or two of the season.
With 4 division of 8, there will be no more "crossover" Wild Cards.
In each division, teams 1-3 will make it. Teams 4 & 5 will get "wild card" spots, and face off in a 1 game elimination, hosted by the 4th place team. Winner plays the 1st place team.
This would put 20/32 teams into the post season.... and likely mean that 24 (or more) are still "in the race" up until the last week or two of the season.
