Hockey is coming to Seattle and we couldn't be more excited for that city. Ever since the loss of the SuperSonics, Seattle has been longing for another professional team and they'll finally be getting one in 2021.
Whenever a new team enters the league, there are some logistical things that need to be taken care of such as realignment and on Tuesday, NHL Commissioner revealed the realignment plan for when Seattle enters the league.
As Pierre LeBrun reported earlier this week, Arizona is indeed moving from the Pacific to the Central and Bettman outlined a few reasons why they decided to go that route.
While it might be good for ticket sales, it's going to be very difficult to make the playoffs as the Central is considered by many to be the best division in hockey.
Seattle, meanwhile, will be able to start what should be a fun rivalry with their the neighbours to the north, the Canucks, right off the bat.
(H/T: NHL Public Relations)
