EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — With plans for a new arena in doubt, the Edmonton Oilers say they are considering other potential new homes for the team.
Oilers owner Daryl Katz, team president Patrick LaForge and Kevin Lowe, president of hockey operations, are in Seattle for meetings about a possible relocation to the city.
The Oilers said in a statement that while they hope to reach a deal with Edmonton on a new arena, the team is also listening to proposals from a number of potential NHL markets.
The Seattle City Council approved hedge-fund manager Chris Hansen’s plan for a $490 million arena Monday that both sides hope will host an NBA and NHL team in the future.