Nov 23, 2016
Welcome, Seattle: Countdown to puck drop
The National Hockey League will welcome Seattle into the fold, with the team beginning play in October of 2021. Check out all the news, updates and analysis from TSN Hockey as the NHL welcomes its 32nd franchise.
The National Hockey League will welcome Seattle into the fold, with the team beginning play in October of 2021. Check out all the news, updates and analysis from TSN Hockey as the NHL welcomes its 32nd franchise.
First Big Hire
Francis named NHL Seattle's first GM
Ron Francis has all kinds of eye-popping statistics attached to his Hall of Fame career. And his leadership ability spurred the Seattle group to hire him as general manager of the yet-to-be-named team - well ahead of their schedule.
Lots on the way
Bettman: Seattle to host draft, All-Star Game
Jan. 9, 2019 - On his first trip to Seattle since the city was granted the NHL's 32nd franchise, Commissioner Gary Bettman announced a couple more rewards for the future franchise's investment.
If you build it...
Arena construction begins in Seattle
Dec. 5, 2018 - The celebration outside the building Seattle's NHL team will eventually call home Wednesday came with all the formality of a groundbreaking event with the principals taking turns giving remarks and ceremonially shovelling dirt.
From Six To 32
A look at the NHL's expansion history
Dec. 4, 2018 - With the announcement that the NHL will add Seattle as its 32nd team for the 2021-22 season, it's worth taking a look at the NHL's expansion history.
It Becomes Official
Welcome, Seattle
Seattle officially approved as the NHL's 32nd franchise
Dec. 4, 2018 - Say hello to Seattle. One hundred years after the Stanley Cup resided in the city, NHL hockey is finally coming to the U.S. Pacific Northwest with play to begin in October of 2021.
We're talkin' about practice
Seattle NHL group unveils $70 million training centre plans
Oct. 8, 2018 - The ownership group looking to bring an expansion NHL team to Seattle unveiled plans Monday for a $70 million training facility in the northern part of the city.
Almost There
Seattle one vote away from becoming NHL's 32nd home
Oct. 2, 2018 - NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said the league’s executive committee unanimously recommended to proceed with Seattle’s bid in the form of a full Board of Governors vote on Dec. 3 in Georgia.
Making The Case
Prospective Seattle owners make pitch to NHL
Oct. 2, 2018 - The final sales pitch for an NHL expansion team in Seattle is on. Members of Seattle's potential ownership group and Mayor Jenny Durkan are presenting their case to the Board of Governors' executive committee at the league office.
The Rebuild
Seattle's KeyArena renovation plan approved
Sept. 24, 2018 - The Seattle City Council has unanimously approved plans for a privately funded $700 million renovation of KeyArena, clearing one of the last major hurdles in the city's bid to land an expansion NHL franchise.
Council Approval
Council committee approves agreement for Seattle arena plan
Sept. 14, 2018: The Seattle City Council committee created to review plans for the renovation of KeyArena has unanimously approved the final transaction documents, setting the stage for full council approval of the arena plan.
More On Board
Seattle NHL group completes arena deal, adds local partners
Sept. 5, 2018 - The ownership group for Seattle's prospective National Hockey League franchise announced that they had come to an agreement with the city to help renovate the KeyArena, the facility that would play host to the franchise.
Experience Added
Dave Tippett joins NHL Seattle expansion group
June 18, 2018 - Former NHL coach Dave Tippett has signed on as senior adviser for the group looking to put an expansion team in Seattle.
President and CEO named
Seattle NHL expansion group brings in Tod Leiweke
Apr. 11, 2018 - During his first stint in Seattle, Tod Leiweke helped develop the Seattle Seahawks into a benchmark franchise. He's returning to the Northwest this time with a chance to build a franchise from scratch.
Going, Going, Gone
Seattle hockey fans scoop up 25,000 season-ticket deposits in half an hour
Mar. 1, 2018 - Consider any question about hockey’s popularity in the Pacific Northwest answered as 25,000 down payments of either $500 or $1,000 were collected in the first hour of Seattle's ticket drive, TSN Hockey Reporter Frank Seravalli writes.
Sent In
Seattle submits application for NHL franchise
Feb. 13, 2018 - NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly confirmed that Seattle has submitted an expansion application for an NHL franchise, according to TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun.
Green Light
NHL gives Seattle green light to pursue expansion franchise
Dec. 7, 2017 - The NHL has invited a prospective Seattle ownership group, led by billionaire David Bonderman and Hollywood producer Jerry Bruckheimer, to formally apply for expansion as the league’s 32nd club, commissioner Gary Bettman announced.
Starting Off
A Familiar Name
City of Seattle chooses Tim Leiweke group to do arena renovation
June 7, 2017 - For more than a decade, Seattle has spun in circles in the quest for an upgraded sports arena, never finding a solution that didn't face multiple obstacles. Seattle may have finally found its path to an answer and with it the culmination of a saga that could land either an NHL or NBA team in the city.