Hockey 2010-2011

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Originally Posted by dauls

Houston/Las Vegas - Well with Bettman you never know.

This is so true and all so very possible with Bettman making the decisions; not to mention a true hockey fan's nightmare.

Originally Posted by dauls

Does Winnipeg have the financial strength to get the franchise?

Reports are that both Winnipeg and Quebec City have the financial strength to keep a franchise. Both cities have about the same population draw and hockey is almost a religion in both areas. The only difference is that Winnipeg has a new arena and Quebec City wants to build a new arena.

Originally Posted by dauls

Toronto and Buffalo should show some balls and accept a bit of on and off ice competition from Hamilton. Local rivalry is good for sport.

Yes both teams should allow competition from Hamilton. Their is a huge fan base around the Hamilton area and these fans would rather cheer for a team than split their loyalties between Toronto and Buffalo. I have no doubt that Shadows would agree with me on this.