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Gary Bettman says there’s ‘interest’ in potential NHL expansion to Atlanta, but no timetable
I think it’s a different place than when the Flames and the Thrashers left,” the NHL commissioner said of Atlanta on Friday.
NHL commissioner says Atlanta is 'different' now, past hockey failures have no bearing on future expansion potential
ATLANTA — Nothing is imminent, but positive signs continue to emerge for a possible NHL expansion into the Atlanta market.
NHL Open to Return to Atlanta
When speaking to reporters at Amerant Bank Arena in Florida on Friday night, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman only added fuel to ...
Gary Bettman Speaks Favorably of Atlanta NHL Return As Expansion Speculation Swirls
Apparently not, as NHL commissioner Gary Bettman spoke glowingly of Atlanta's future expansion chances Friday.
Houston Still Front-Runner, But Bettman’s Praise Pushes Atlanta Further Into NHL Expansion Mix
For months now, the notion of NHL expansion hasn’t been on the league’s front burner, but don’t take that to mean expansion ...
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Atlanta NHL Expansion Group Bringing Ambitious Plans to Table
One of the groups vying for an NHL team in Atlanta has bigger ambitions beyond just having a team in the area again.
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Atlanta’s past NHL failures won’t affect city’s odds of returning to league, commissioner says
That’s according to NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. In a Friday news conference before a playoff semifinals game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers, Bettman said Atlanta is a ...
Third time's a charm: Bettman discusses possible Atlanta expansion
Gary Bettman did nothing to quell belief that the National Hockey League is getting serious about expanding to Atlanta.
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Gary Bettman: several groups want to bring a team back to Atlanta
Gary Bettman made his traditional playoff appearance at a press conference. Although brief, his interview with the media ...
Vernon Krause's NHL dream: Third time the charm for Atlanta expansion?
Vernon Krause continues to seek NHL expansion approval for Atlanta after Forsyth County's Board of Commissioners backs his ...
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“We’re getting expressions of interest”: Gary Bettman hints NHL's keen interest in coming back to Atlanta as expansion negotiations intensify
NHL Commissioner Gary ... expanding the league to Atlanta, specifically Forsyth County. Entrepreneur Vernon Krause is nearing completion of a comprehensive expansion bid, including land ...