When last we visited this subject, the long, twisted road investor Chris Hansen had traveled in his efforts to bring the NHL and NBA to Seattle had seemingly reached a …
Read moreNHL Expansion: Seattle Arena Project Roars Back to Life
This coming Monday, the Seattle City Council is slated to vote on vacating a stretch of Occidental Avenue South to entrepreneur Chris Hansen for the purpose of constructing his proposed …
Read moreSeattle Arena: ‘Big, Ugly House’ to Undergo Final Vote
People who say ‘Let the chips fall where they may’ usually figure they will not be hit by a chip — Bernard Williams Two years after an 11th hour agreement …
Read moreWill the Coyotes Saga End with an NHL Team in Seattle?
The Seattle Coyotes. Doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, does it? Of course, were the Arizona Coyotes to exercise the out-clause of their arena lease and move to the Seattle …
Read moreCould the Arizona Coyotes Be Headed to Seattle in 2018?
After nearly derailing just a few short months ago, Seattle’s roller coaster ride toward obtaining an NHL franchise appears to be back on track. Reportedly, a local heavyweight investor is …
Read moreInvestor Victor Coleman Behind Latest NHL-to-Seattle Efforts
An approved arena plan, a strong local ownership group and political support may be all that’s necessary to bring both the NHL and NBA to Seattle.
The NHL is closer than ever to becoming a reality in Seattle. A little over a year ago, facts came to light that immediately raised the hopes of sports fans …
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Then quit. No use being a damn fool about it— W.C. Fields There’s no way to know whether or not Seattle …
Read moreWith Formal Approval at Hand, Seattle to Shop for NHL, NBA Teams
Don’t give up at halftime. Concentrate on winning the second half— Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant Long-time Sonics play-by-play announcer Kevin Calabro has always possessed the ability to paint vivid pictures …
There aren’t many cities that would seriously consider turning their backs on an investment of nearly $300 million in private capital within their boundaries, particularly during trying economic times. However, …
Read moreThe Seattle Arena Opposition: How to Parry a Billionaire
Jeopardy answer: In 1917, this was the first American team to win the Stanley Cup Championship. Question: Who were the Seattle Metropolitans? Granted, it was nearly a century ago, during …
Read moreSeattle Media Buzzing Over Potential NHL Relocation
