Atlanta is once again vying to bring an NHL team to the city after losing both the Flames and the Thrashers in the past. Anson Carter, a former NHL player, is leading a group that has formally requested the league to consider adding an expansion team in metro Atlanta. This marks the second serious attempt to bring professional hockey back to Atlanta, which was previously home to the Flames and the Thrashers.
Ownership issues and declining attendance led to the relocation of both teams to Canadian cities, with the Flames moving to Calgary and the Thrashers to Winnipeg, where they are now known as the Jets. The NHL, currently with a 32-team lineup, has expressed willingness to discuss new team proposals, with a potential expansion fee of at least $1 billion.
