Bettman: Carolina Hurricanes not under threat of relocation
LOS ANGELES — NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says Carolina Hurricanes fans shouldn’t worry about losing their team to Quebec City.
Bettman swiftly knocked down speculation about a possible relocation of the Hurricanes on Saturday during All-Star weekend, saying the league is committed to keeping the team in Raleigh, North Carolina.
“The club is not moving,” Bettman said.
Hurricanes owner Peter Karmanos Jr. has been publicly seeking a local buyer to purchase part of the team for at least three years, but has yet to make a deal. Karmanos recently acknowledged he has given consideration to selling the entire franchise, which could theoretically open it up to relocation.