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Is Portland Ready For The NHL?

By Geoff Norcross (OPB)
Portland, Oregon Feb. 14, 2017 8:03 p.m.
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The Arizona Coyotes are struggling, and reportedly looking around for a new home. The NHL wants a team in the Pacific Northwest. Does Portland stand a chance? Can Oregon compete with Seattle? 

OPB "Morning Edition" host Geoff Norcross talked to someone with unique perspective: Former Portland Trail Blazers CFO Jim Kotchik. He was part of the team that very nearly brought the Pittsburgh Penguins to Portland back in the late 1990s.

Click play in the audio player above to hear their conversation.

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