Public sector strike: meeting cancelled between Gary Bettman and Eric Girardhttps://t.co/fyzAtZrfVG
– TVA Sports (@TVASports) November 28, 2023
“As long as Gary Bettman is in office, …”
Nordiques Finances Minister Eric Girard has met with the NHL commissioner more than once in recent years. In 2022, Girard met Bettman by videoconference, and last May, to promote the league’s interest in the Nordiques’ comeback…
I stayed here for the financial framework of the negotiations and to assist Mrs. Lebel. That means I won’t be making my trip to New York. – Eric Girard
That’s what it’s been like for the past few years, the issue of the Nordiques’ return to Quebec City…
When the announcement was made that the Los Angeles Kings would be hosting two preparatory games at the Centre Vidéotron, Eric Girard was confident that this would help the chances of the Nordiques returning to Quebec City.
But, at the risk of repeating myself, it’s always the same problem at the end of the day.
The NHL may recognize Quebec City’s interest, but American cities will come first under Gary Bettman’s regime, because we know how much the NHL commissioner wants to develop his product south of the border.
It’s been that way for several years, and it’s going to take quite a turnaround for the trend to change. And it’s even harder because no team is expected to move anytime soon.
Especially since the NHL doesn’t seem to be focused on expansion…
Breaking news
– Noah Cates will be out for six to eight weeks.
@NHLFlyers‘ Noah Cates Out 6-8 Weeks, Opportunity Is Now For Morgan Frost https://t.co/7cpGwbC8cj
– Sam Carchidi (@BroadStBull) November 28, 2023
– The Devils want to wait before thinking about a deal.
INSIDER TRADING with @DarrenDreger, @PierreVLeBrun & @reporterchris…
– Blackhawks to terminate Perry’s contract
– How Wings won Kane sweepstakes; teams that missed out
– Sens vow patience; Devils seek ‘A’ game before trade route
– Enough of EBUG?WATCH: https://t.co/rZdABllDnH pic.twitter.com/i34cGRMzSQ
– TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) November 28, 2023
– A great opportunity to learn a little more about Rafaël Harvey-Pinard.
Learn more about the Canadiens’ No. 49 in the latest edition of “My Man.”
Read ↓ #GoHabsGo https://t.co/5Q1eZmmWEC
– Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) November 28, 2023
– The Senators are very patient with D.J. Smith.
Dreger on Sens and DJ Smith (Insider Trading): “Management vows that they are patient for the time being”
– NHL Watcher (@NHL_Watcher) November 28, 2023
– Nathan MacKinnon knows how to skate fast.
Anyways, back to Habs hockey… pic.twitter.com/nFHbt99Tyw
– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) November 28, 2023