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NHL Sets Bar for Atlanta: 'Fully Baked' Bid Needed for Expansion Consideration

Deputy commissioner Bill Daly says only a complete, board-ready proposal will trigger consideration of Atlanta.

Mar 27, 2011; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Thrashers left wing Andrew Ladd (C) shakes hands with teammates on the bench after scoring the winning goal in the shootout against the Ottawa Senators at Philips Arena. The Thrashers defeated the Senators 5-4 in a shootout. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Overview

  • League officials met with multiple Atlanta groups in July, yet no submission has matured into a formal proposal the board can evaluate.
  • Krause Sports & Entertainment backs a Forsyth County project with $3 billion in approvals for The Gathering at South Forsyth, while a rival plan targets Alpharetta’s North Point Mall site.
  • Both Atlanta efforts remain aspirational, with Daly stressing the NHL does not require construction to begin but does require an actionable ownership and arena plan.
  • The NHL has not opened a formal expansion process and is continuing to field expressions of interest from prospective owners and cities.
  • Houston remains a prominent contender with billionaire Dan Friedkin reported as a strong potential owner, as the league cites a deepening player pool in supporting eventual growth.