Fresh Details Emerge on NHL Relocation to Quebec City: Bettman and Daly Received an Offer

Fans in Quebec City have been pleading with the NHL for a return ever since the Quebec Nordiques were moved to Colorado thirty years ago, and there is some conjecture that a return may be imminent. Sadly, that never materialized despite the Arizona Coyotes' difficulties; instead, the NHL decided to relocate to Salt Lake City thanks to owner Ryan Smith's strong bid.

According to a recent development, the NHL had the chance to relocate the Coyotes to Quebec City with the support of billionaire Luc Poirier, but decided against it because of the perception that the league was not interested in going back to Canada.

Even when the league was ready to grow, it seems Poirier was willing to pay the necessary amount to make Quebec team No. 32, even though the league had to pay to keep the Coyotes alive. Rumor has it that Seattle just came up with a better offer for the arrangement. It's unclear what Quebec City could do to revive the league given the obvious support, an arena, and a devoted fan base, but for the time being, it seems Gary Bettman is focused on growing the sport in the US while ignoring the fervent Canadian supporters.