ATLANTA — Nothing is imminent, but positive signs continue to emerge for a possible NHL expansion into the Atlanta market.

That’s according to NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. In a Friday news conference before a playoff semifinals game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers, Bettman said Atlanta is a ...

For months now, the notion of NHL expansion hasn’t been on the league’s front burner, but don’t take that to mean expansion ...

When speaking to reporters at Amerant Bank Arena in Florida on Friday night, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman only added fuel to ...

One of the groups vying for an NHL team in Atlanta has bigger ambitions beyond just having a team in the area again.

I think it’s a different place than when the Flames and the Thrashers left,” the NHL commissioner said of Atlanta on Friday.

Apparently not, as NHL commissioner Gary Bettman spoke glowingly of Atlanta's future expansion chances Friday.

Vernon Krause continues to seek NHL expansion approval for Atlanta after Forsyth County's Board of Commissioners backs his ...

Gary Bettman did nothing to quell belief that the National Hockey League is getting serious about expanding to Atlanta.

Cifu is the Panthers’ vice chairman, partner and alternate governor and owns a minority stake in the franchise. He also is ...

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