Relocation For This NHL Team Has Been denied
There was an announcement in December that the NHL's Washington Capitals and NBA's Washington Wizards would be relocating. They would be moving from their home in the Capital One Arena to an arena that hasn't been built yet in Northern Virginia.
The owner of both teams, Ted Leonsis had plans drawn up for a growing entertainment district in Alexandria, but the taxpayer-funded deal has stalled in Virginia's Democratic-led state legislature.
Alexandria announces that they've rejected the proposal by #caps owner Ted Leonsis to build a new arena in Virginia. Sounds like Monumental is back to the drawing board to find new home for Caps and Wiz. https://t.co/zCmtFwPrRF� Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) March 27, 2024
The Capitals and Wizards are staying in Washington with a $515 million arena renovation deal with the District. Story with @sarah_rankin and @MattBarakat: https://t.co/3rNIc0otgc pic.twitter.com/NdQxbGuXD5� Stephen Whyno (@SWhyno) March 27, 2024
Sounds like there will soon be announcement that the teams will stay where they arewith upgrades to the facility and expanding the footprint around the arena. https://t.co/JOtgFibi9O� Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) March 27, 2024
Each of these events brings the community together, supports thousands of jobs, and generates significant tax revenue for the city.� Ted Leonsis (@TedLeonsis) March 27, 2024
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