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NHL Expansion: Seattle Arena Project Roars Back to Life

Walter McLaughlin | October 26, 2016

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…

Categories NHL Expansion

Seattle Arena: ‘Big, Ugly House’ to Undergo Final Vote

Walter McLaughlin | April 29, 2016

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…

Categories News, NHL Expansion

Will the Coyotes Saga End with an NHL Team in Seattle?

Walter McLaughlin | June 15, 2015

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…

Categories Arizona Coyotes, News

Could the Arizona Coyotes Be Headed to Seattle in 2018?

Walter McLaughlin | October 14, 2014

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…

Categories Arizona Coyotes, News

Investor Victor Coleman Behind Latest NHL-to-Seattle Efforts

Walter McLaughlin | August 26, 2014

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…

Categories News, NHL Rumors

Seattle Arena Makes New York Appearance

Walter McLaughlin | April 7, 2013

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.

Categories The Business of Hockey

The NHL in Seattle Draws Inexorably Closer

Walter McLaughlin | February 1, 2013

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…

Categories Arizona Coyotes, News

With Formal Approval at Hand, Seattle to Shop for NHL, NBA Teams

Walter McLaughlin | September 24, 2012

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…

Categories Arizona Coyotes, Florida Panthers, Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders

Seattle Arena Proposal: “It’s Halftime, Baby”

Walter McLaughlin | August 2, 2012

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…

Categories Uncategorized

The Seattle Arena Opposition: How to Parry a Billionaire

Walter McLaughlin | July 14, 2012

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,…

Categories Uncategorized

Seattle Media Buzzing Over Potential NHL Relocation

Walter McLaughlin | February 12, 2012

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…

Categories Arizona Coyotes, NHL Rumors, Previews and Predictions

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