NHL and NBA clubs in Washington could move to another US state – media

NHL club”Washington Capitals and the NBA teamWashington Wizards “could move to another state, according to the Washington Post.

According to the publication, the owners of the clubs are negotiating with authorities in neighboring Virginia state of Maryland to move to Northern Virginia. The border runs along the Potomac River, which separates Washington and Arlington. Representatives from Monumental Sports & Entertainment, owners of the Washington Capitals, Washington Wizards and WNBA team Washington Mystics, have already held initial discussions about building an arena in one of Arlington’s neighborhoods. .

At the same time, club owners are negotiating with the head of the Council of the District of Columbia for possible financial assistance from the authorities to make the necessary improvements to the current Capital One teams arena in Washington. The arena, owned by Monumental CEO Ted Leonsis, opened in 1997 and is one of the oldest in the NBA and NHL.

Alexander Ovechkin is the captain of the NHL Capitals.

The Washington Post

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