Hockey Night in Canada podcast: Why hockey will work in Seattle

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In eachepisode, host RobPizzois joined bycolourful characters within hockeyto discussgreat moments and great players and talk about today's stars. The Hockey Night podcast brings you beyond theboxscorewith insight you won't find anywhere else.

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There will be 32 teams in theNHLwhen the 2021-22 season begins, as last week the Board of Governorsconfirmed the worst kept secret in hockey that the city of Seattle will get a newNHL franchise.

On this week's episode, we will take a closer look at Seattle's expansion bid, the history and futureof expansion, and explore whether 32 teams is too many.

WATCH: Dave Tippetttalks about Seattle being awarded the 32ndNHL franchise:

Hockey Night in Canada Podcast: Dave Tippett says Seattle expansion will have opportunity to succeed

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In this week's edition, the senior advisor to the new expansion team says that hockey already has a fan base in the city.

Former player and head coach Dave Tippett, who is currently serving as senior advisor for the Seattle franchise,joins Pizzo to give some insight on the process.

While Ice Level reporter Sophia Jurksztowicz chats with Doug Bentz, who is vice president of marketing and digital for the San Jose Sharks. He knows a thing or two about what it takes for a new franchise to succeed,as the Sharks have become a strong expansion teamsince joining the league in 1991.

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