The Tampa Bay Lightning have often found themselves in the middle of relocation rumors. Because of that, what do Lightning fans think about relocating other teams?
Seattle has long been a place that the NHL has wanted a team. But for many years, that seemed like a pipe dream. Until yesterday.
The NHL has long had its eye on putting a team in the Seattle area, but the area has lacked a suitable facility for a team. The City of Tacoma is looking to change that.
What happens to the Atlanta Thrasher fans now that the team is no longer there?
NHL teams are very dependent upon ticket sales in order to stay afloat, but contracts can become a serious issue as well. Particularly if a national economy falters.
At around 2:15 PM this afternoon, the Lightning will unveil plans to play a preseason game at Amway Center in Orlando. It's a bigger event than you'd think - for the sake of team marketing and outreach to a nearby community.
The Atlanta-Winnipeg situation is apparently resolved. However, there seem to be fewer answers to the question of where to play going forward.
With the team formerly known as the Thrashers heading to Winnipeg, is this the end of hockey in Atlanta?
