2017 NHL Expansion Draft Story
[2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs]
Moments before Washington's huge 2016 Stanley Cup Victory
The shocking news beforehand was Las Vegas stepping down as the new entry into the NHL.
The NHL in timely fashion were set out to make the adjustments needed to ensure that a new NHL team would make its appearance for the upcoming season.
[During Offseason / Free Agents]
Commissioner Gary Bettman not only found a replacement for the season, but added one more team to the list.
The announcement of the
San Francisco Fire &
Quebec Nordiques would shock the world come July 1st.
The focus of this article will be on San Francisco, as they look to begin a journey like none other to stamp their new presence into the NHL.