NHL Decision on Coyotes is Owner’s Decision

Gary Bettman is a very strong commissioner and the owners in the league usually follow his advice. Bill Daly is equally strong and he has a ton of respect from the owners. If Hamilton is going to get a team it is ultimately the owners of other NHL teams who will make the decision. But, make no mistake about it, you have to get through Bettman and Daly first. Owners tend to vote on what the commissioner recommends and in this scenario going into the Maple Leafs and Sabres territory there are plenty of reasons not to allow it. My bet is Hamilton gets a team but it is an expansion team and the price is $300 million.