So if you haven't heard by now Gary Bettman, the NHL Commissioner, is on record, “While we play to 93 to 94 percent capacity, we’d like to play to 100 percent capacity,” Bettman said. “A 15,000-16,000 seat arena might work better in some markets than a 19,000 seat arena.”. Sounds like the MTS Centre in Winnipeg just got the offical stamp of approval from the Parade Grand Marshall.See here for the complete story: http://blogs.reuters.com/summits/2009/12/01/nhl-commish-bigger-not-always-better/It seems to me that any franchise relocation or expansion would require the NHL to lessen the surprise or shock value that would create around NHL circles, media, etc, etc.Some may disagree with that assessment but think back to almost every recent expansion: the NHL tends to send out "trial balloons" for months if not years before the grand announcement is made. And when it is made, there is almost no surprise when it does occur. more »