What is also forgotten was that the team canada did not have a number of key choices. Gordie how had a brieg retirement in 71, Bobby Orr cannot play because of injury. And of course Bobby Hull went to WHA. Three of the greatest players of all time were not avalible.
Hershey is not the oldest franchise. It’s the oldest in its original city. Hartford Wolfpack is the oldest franchise as it traces its roots back to the Providence Reds.
The Coyotes have deactivated hockey operations, but are still in the league until 2029, at which point if the franchise owner doesn't get an arena, then the Coyotes will have left the league.
I wish quebec would get a new team! As a English speaking Canadian from vancouver I would love to see french canada get a 2nd team (or 3rd team if you consider the ottawa senators to be in bilingual Canada)
original franchise that moved to St Louis and then ceased to exist in 1935. Franchise is like a seat at a table. it doesn't matter who is sitting in the chair or what color shirt he wears. in 1935, a seat was taken away, in 1992, a new one was added