While Atlanta and Utah emerged as potential expansion sites, Canadian media is pushing for more Canadian teams. However, Bettman played down the possibility of expansion in Quebec City, emphasizing the widespread interest from various cities for an NHL franchise.
Amidst the Arizona Coyotes struggle to secure a home and NHLPA President Marty Walsh publicly criticizing them, branding them an incompetent franchise, the question arises: Could Utah be the next city to receive an NHL franchise?
Such a scenario would undoubtedly disappoint Canadian NHL fans, feeling overlooked once again, as Las Vegas and Seattle were the last two cities to be granted NHL franchises.
