It has been widely reported that the NHL plans to return to Atlanta for the third time upon it's next expansion.
The NHL has failed twice in Atlanta already, the first team being relocated to Calgary, and the second being relocated to Winnipeg.
Despite this, Gary Bettman believes in the large Georgia market; Don Cherry, however, does not.
Cherry, who played one game in the NHL with the Boston Bruins, has much more fond memories of Quebec City, who many believe should earn an expansion franchise over a non-traditional hockey market.
Quebec City has an almost brand-new arena, Centre Videotron, while Atlanta is still in the preliminary planning stages for a complex:
Despite this, Gary Bettman's feelings are known, and he is unlikely to put the legendary Grapes' opinion into consideration.
If a team were to return to Quebec City, likely a revival of the beloved Nordiques brand, it is certain that fans would flock to the arena. That cannot necessarily be said for a new era of Atlanta Thrashers hockey.
POLL | ||
JANVIER 13 | 290 ANSWERS Beloved Former Hockey Night in Canada Broadcaster Don Cherry Calls out Bettman for Ridiculous Expansion Plans Where would you rather see the next NHL franchise? | ||
Atlanta | 19 | 6.6 % |
Quebec City | 271 | 93.4 % |
LIST OF POLLS |
G | A | PTS | ||
Tom Wilson | 2 | 1 | 3 | |
Alexander Ovechkin | - | 3 | 3 | |
Brendan Gallagher | 2 | - | 2 | |
Anthony Cirelli | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Josh Doan | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Pierre-Luc Dubois | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Dylan Guenther | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Victor Hedman | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Jack McBain | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Dylan Strome | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Jake Guentzel | - | 2 | 2 | |
Brandon Hagel | - | 2 | 2 | |
Michael Carcone | 1 | - | 1 | |
Christian Dvorak | 1 | - | 1 | |
Zemgus Girgensons | 1 | - | 1 | |
Nick Paul | 1 | - | 1 | |
Brayden Point | 1 | - | 1 | |
Cam Atkinson | - | 1 | 1 | |
John Carlson | - | 1 | 1 | |
Nick Desimone | - | 1 | 1 | |
Complete stats |
STANDINGS 2024-2025 | ||||||
TOP 10 | GP | W | L | OL | PTS | |
Jets | 56 | 39 | 14 | 3 | 81 | |
Capitals | 55 | 36 | 11 | 8 | 80 | |
Oilers | 55 | 34 | 17 | 4 | 72 | |
Stars | 55 | 35 | 18 | 2 | 72 | |
Golden Knights | 56 | 33 | 17 | 6 | 72 | |
Panthers | 57 | 34 | 20 | 3 | 71 | |
Hurricanes | 56 | 33 | 19 | 4 | 70 | |
Wild | 56 | 33 | 19 | 4 | 70 | |
Maple Leafs | 55 | 33 | 20 | 2 | 68 | |
Avalanche | 57 | 33 | 22 | 2 | 68 | |
Conference | Cumulative |