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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.
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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.
Gary Bettman drops truth bomb on potential Atlanta expansion
Gary Bettman says the NHL’s two failed attempts at housing a team in Atlanta won’t prevent the league from considering the ...
Dan’s Daily: NHL Expansion Closer; Tocchet Offers; Penguins Honored
It appears the NHL may be closer to 33 teams after both Commissioner Gary Bettman spoke and the Billionaire behind the new ...
Gary Bettman Speaks Favorably of Atlanta NHL Return As Expansion Speculation Swirls
First came the Atlanta Flames in 1973, playing at the Omni Coliseum. Attendance was a challenge, and the team bolted for Calgary after eight seasons. The Atlanta Thrashers, too, fled north to Winnipeg ...
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 ...