With the rumours of a possible return to Quebec City by the NHL, mayor Regis Lebaume has now announced plans to build a $400-million arena, capable of seating up to 18,000 for hockey games. When asked about the league's interest, Lebaume said that while no assurances were made, there is no doubt about the league's interest.
Again, this news is all very startling following how the Jim Balsillie incident was handled this off-season. Should Quebec City get a team, which it appears they just might, the millions of people in southern Ontario will be raising hell and asking questions. Was it Balsillie? Was it Hamilton? Was it the fact it was the Coyotes? No-one seems to know, as Bettman continues to be very close-mouthed about the whole ordeal.
Undoubtedly, this was also raise the idea of more expansion into Canada by fans in our nation. With the possibility of Quebec once again housing a franchise, many Canadians have already begun calling for expansion to Winnipeg, Halifax, and of course, Hamilton.
http://www.montrealgazette.com/sports/Quebec+City+build+size+arena/2114144/story.html
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