The Sharks will have a new rival in the 2021-2022 season, as the Pacific Division is set for a makeover.
The NHL’s Board of Governors unanimously approved Seattle Hockey Partners’ expansion application to bring the league’s 32nd team to the Emerald City on Tuesday. The Seattle franchise will begin play in 2021-22, at the renovated KeyArena.
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Full Story | https://t.co/9Zvs0kAF2R pic.twitter.com/jj9Hpse8xr— NHL Seattle (@NHLSeattle_) December 4, 2018Seattle will face the same expansion draft format as the Vegas Golden Knights last summer.