The NHL could be welcoming two more cities into its ranks, as Las Vegas has joined Quebec City by advancing to the third stage of the league’s expansion bidding process, according to the Associated Press (via ESPN.com).
League Commissioner Gary Bettman announced toward the end of June that the NHL would be exploring expansion options, initially stating that Vegas, Quebec and Seattle were among those that showed “serious interest,” according to the Canadian Press (via NHL.com).
Seattle, however, never made a bid, while Quebec and Vegas have passed the first requirements. This third stage could be the final stage, the Associated Press noted:
“A person familiar with the process told The AP that the third stage involves the NHL reviewing the applicants’ business plans and revenue projections. … The third stage is scheduled to end next month. Barring setbacks, it would then be up to the league and board of governors’ approval to award expansion franchises, the person added.”
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