Overall, it has been a difficult process for fans in Quebec to swallow. Expansion teams have come to Las Vegas and Seattle, but Quebec City is still left without a team. Now, there are reports that a subsequent NHL expansion would include cities such as Houston and Atlanta.
In a recent interview, Gary Bettman revealed what it would take to see a team come to Quebec City again. As Bettman noted, he is open to the idea of the city getting its team back. However, the financial situation has to be right. Unfortunately, the team has not been able to provide that in the form of a solid investor.
One has to wonder whether or not there are any Quebec businessmen rich enough to really bring a team back while also paying the expansion fee. If there is, then it is encouraging to see that Bettman would welcome a team in Quebec City again. That said, it would still be considered a small market team, and the NHL wants to focus on big markets right now.