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Senators Owner Says Team 'Could Look Good Somewhere Else'

Dec 17, 2017 2:37 AM

Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk floated the notion of relocating his franchise, saying Friday that the team "could look good somewhere else" if its market conditions don't improve.

Melnyk spoke to reporters on the eve of the NHL 100 Classic, an outdoor game in Ottawa, Ontario, between the Montreal Canadiens and the Senators to commemorate the NHL's centennial.

His remarks came at a time when cities such as Seattle, Houston and Quebec City are all seeking NHL teams.

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Gary Bettman Projects NHL Salary Cap To Rise

Dec 15, 2017 2:48 PM

Gary Bettman projects the salary cap will be between $78 million and $82 million in 2018-19 -- an increase from the current salary cap of $75 million.

"The league has never been healthier," the commissioner said at the NHL's board of governors meetings.

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Tom Dundon Agrees To Purchase Hurricanes

Dec 10, 2017 2:13 AM

Dallas billionaire Tom Dundon has signed a purchase agreement to buy a majority stake in the Carolina Hurricanes from longtime owner Peter Karmanos.

The team announced the agreement Thursday, and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said the team would not move.

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Seattle's Chance For NHL Team Improves

Dec 8, 2017 2:35 AM

Seattle's chance to land a NHL franchise improved greatly on Monday, when the Seattle City Council overwhelmingly approved a memorandum of understanding for the $660 million, privately financed redevelopment of KeyArena.

The council vote was 7-1.

The Oak View Group was given the MOU months after unveiling plans to dramatically redevelop KeyArena, which opened its doors in 1962, and improve transportation around it. Currently, the WNBA's Seattle Storm call KeyArena home. It previously was home to the NBA's Seattle SuperSonics, who relocated to Oklahoma City to become the Thunder in 2008.

The ambitious timeline laid out by Oak View would have the building ready by October 2020, if it obtains the necessary environmental approvals by October 2018.

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