Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont wants NHL to bring Coyotes to Hartford This is a great hockey stat

The might be looking for a new home before long, and there is already a lot of interest in the franchise from states and cities acro s the country. On Friday, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont expre sed interest in bringing the Yotes to Hartford. On Tuesday, for a new arena and entertainment Dan Boyle Jersey district in the city. Now, the team will have to go back to the drawing board if it wants to remain in the state. While speaking with reporters, Lamont said there are plenty of die-hard hockey fans in Connecticut who would welcome a new team. Lamont added that the state and local governments would be happy to work with the on moving the Coyotes to Hartford. "This is a great hockey state and a great hockey town," Lamont said, . "It's evidenced by the pa sion we have for the Whalers going back years -- still one of the best selling jerseys. I think we can guarantee them a very strong market right here, and a government that's ready to come and be their partner." If the Coyotes do move to Hartford, it would be the NHL's second stint in the city. In 1979, the NHL added the Hartford Whalers from the WHA. The Whalers remained in Hartford through the 1996-97 season until they moved to Carolina and became the . Connecticut will have some competition for the Coyotes. superstar suggesting that the league relocate the team to Kansas City. Phil Esposito Jersey

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