There are many who are for an NHL expansion team in Settle, WA. However, that does not necessarily mean that the city will get one. For instance, what with all the talks of expansion, the NHL's official statement is that there are no plans for expansion in the immediate future. Another argument is that Seattle already has professional sports leagues. The biggest kick in the face for Seattle to be considered for an NHL team is that they would be required to build a new arena but a local law states that any new arena built in Seattle must be for a basketball team.
But those for the expansion already have arguments against these setbacks. Just because there are already established professional sports teams in Seattle does not necessarily mean that a team will not succeed. Just look at how many professional sports teams are in New York. Just because the NHL has no immediate plans for expansion does not mean that they are not open to talking about the possibility of one. And the final reason would be for Seattle to obtain an NBA expansion team before they are eligible for an NHL one.
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