Paul McGannon of NHL21 seems intent on bringing NHL hockey to KC but aside from some lip service no teams are forthcoming.

Could KC support the NHL? Its the largest city in Missouri with a metro area of over two million.

Perhaps its time to revive the Kansas City Scouts! You didn’t mention them in your list of teams that have gone on to win the Cup but they became the Rockies who obviously became the Devils.

But in terms of suitability as NHL cities I haven’t a clue.

Is there really a market for a hockey team in Kansas City? It seems like essentially putting 2 teams in Missouri could be a bad idea. Granted, putting a team in Seattle has its proximity with Vancouver, however, like Drew said, there is a void in that market right now, and it certainly would give fan in Washington, Oregon and potentially Northern California an American team to root for.

Seattle on the other hand as Drew says would have to fund an arena and with all the closings at Starbucks lately I just don’t see that happening. All kidding aside they could have quite the little triangle if they built a hockey arena right beside Safeco and Qwest Field. I just don’t see it happening too soon. I will say this though, having attended a Seattle Mariners game, they make some of the best kettle corn I’ve ever had.

While they might seek a bailout Goon I’m not sure they would qualify as the Obama Administration has placed special emphasis on transparency and accountability for recipients of federal money and we know how good the NHL is with being transparent.

You hate to see franchises fold, however, you have to think that Phoenix’s economy will still survive without the Coyotes. They still have a football, baseball and basketball team. Plus they draw for NASCAR racing events and baseball spring training. I’m going to try and remain somewhat of a realist in this situation and say the support for hockey in the desert just may not be there. The ‘Yotes were 29th in the league last year in attendance, and while I enjoy the upside of the Phoenix franchise, it may be time to move. No sense pouring millions upon millions into a franchise where the support won’t generate enough revenue to at least break even.

Had Phoenix won a Stanley Cup over the past 10 years, or made significant pushes into the playoffs, it may be a different story all together. It’s tough to find support for a franchise that has been a preverbal money pit for owners.

I also would like to say that I’m not in favor of putting a team in southern Ontario. While rivalries will certainly develop between Buffalo and Toronto, it seems like an awfully cluttered situation. Especially if the proposed 2nd team in Toronto gets the go ahead as well (that’s another post all together). 4 teams all within 2 hours of one another? Please. It sorta works in New York/New Jersey; don’t press your luck.

This open up discussions about other possible relocation options. Seattle could be a possibly location. Kansas City and Winnipeg are also options (albeit further back than Seattle at this point).
I guess it requires some serious thought, but what location would be most profitable for a new NHL franchise?

I do agree though that its tough to lose a team. Having grown up a fan of the Hartford Whalers its tough to see the city of Hartford without the NHL.