Whatever the potential team ends calling itself, the National Hockey League appears to be heading back to the state of Washington. The league’s Board of Governors agreed to consider an expansion application from Seattle during its annual meeting in Florida on Thursday. The Breakers, meanwhile, were the city’s original Western Hockey League team. Also announced Thursday in Florida, the Carolina Hurricanes have sold a majority stake in the franchise to Dallas billionaire Tom Dundon. However, TSN reported that, as part of the purchase deal, Dundon has agreed to not apply for relocation for a period of seven years.

Source: National Post December 08, 2017 01:56 UTC