Bettman: "Everyone's goal is 2020" for Seattle

The NHL board of governors’ executive committee agreed to continue with Seattle's expansion application at a meeting in New York on Tuesday. The potential franchise still needs to be formally approved by three-quarters of the league's 31 owners at a vote in December.

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The NHL board of governors’ executive committee agreed to continue with Seattle's expansion application at a meeting in New York on Tuesday.

Bettman says #NHL executive committee agreed to continue with Seattle application. Potential vote upcoming in December, requires 75% vote. “The committee ageeed: Let’s do this,” Bettman said.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) October 2, 2018

The potential franchise still needs to be formally approved by three-quarters of the league's 31 owners at a vote in December.

Gary Bettman, speaking at the meetings, said "Everyone's goal is 2020" for Seattle.

Bettman: “Everyone’s goal is 2020” for Seattle.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) October 2, 2018

If approved, the Seattle franchise would begin play at a refurbished KeyArena in time for the 2020-21 season.

Pending financing, recommendation from BOG exec committee has triggered the green light needed from #NHL as per contract for Seattle to begin demolition and renovating Key Arena in November. That was the big hurdle today.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) October 2, 2018

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Bettman: "Everyone's goal is 2020" for Seattle

The NHL board of governors’ executive committee agreed to continue with Seattle's expansion application at a meeting in New York on Tuesday. The potential franchise still needs to be formally approved by three-quarters of the league's 31 owners at a vote in December.