Bonjour,
Je suis désolé, mais je suis incapable d'écrire ce en français:
A little news-watching from the west coast:
Big big speculative announcement about an Arena project in Seattle that would potentially bring back the NBA, and maybe even the NHL.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/htm...hansen16m.html
Originally published February 15, 2012 at 5:41 PM | Page modified February 16, 2012 at 9:00 AM
NBA arena backer Chris Hansen to reveal Seattle plan Thursday
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A much-awaited proposal from Chris Hansen, the wealthy San Francisco mystery man who wants to build a sports arena in Seattle to lure NBA and NHL teams, is slated to be unveiled Thursday by Mayor Mike McGinn, according to sources familiar with the matter.
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If you read the full article, you'll see that this guy wants to build a building and own an NBA team.
He is not interested in being an NHL owner: see below:
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The National Hockey League also has expressed a strong interest in Seattle if an arena is built, prompting speculation about the financially troubled Phoenix Coyotes moving to Seattle.
Hansen described his interest as building an arena and attracting an NBA franchise, saying others would have to come forward with a hockey proposal. He declined to say if hockey is crucial to a profitable arena, although others have said that it would be.
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There is presently no defined ownership group in Seattle, and this Arena likely wouldn't be ready until after Quebec City's is. I think Quebec City is still the FAR BETTER option for the NHL to move the coyotes, especially since there is already a hugely intense NHL fanbase, who rightly deserve a team back. The circus in the desert has to end, and the Colisee Pepsi would be a perfect temporary home.
Bonne Chance, Ville de Quebec!