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Welcome, Seattle! The NHL is officially getting a 32nd team

The NHL family is getting bigger!

The league's Board of Governors officially approved Seattle's expansion bid today, with the Seattle Somethings set to join the league in 2021.

The new franchise will cause some shifting in the divisions, with Arizona heading to the Central and Seattle joining the Pacific.

Welcome aboard, Seattle!

Thoughts on a name for the new team?