Seattle has scored a major win in its quest to be awarded an NHL franchise.
Per Chris Daniels of KING 5 News, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman announced Tuesday the league's executive committee has recommended Seattle receive an expansion team.
Per TSN Sports' Frank Seravalli, Bettman said "everyone's goal" is to have a franchise in Seattle by 2020.
This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.
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