Seattle is coming.
It is no longer an if, but rather a when and the when is likely the 2019-20 season. Late last week, following the NHL Board of Governor meetings in Florida, Commissioner Gary Bettman met with the media to discuss the state of the league and answer questions on where current and future franchises stand.
On the Coyotes, he said they are not going anywhere despite Seattle’s situation finally coming into focus.
Bettman says Arizona still working on arena plan and says he doesn't consider them a re-location candidate
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) December 7, 2017
Furthermore, Carolina’s new ownership has a clause in their deal to prevent relocation for at least 7 more years while Florida remains a mute situation for the time being.