Originally Posted by xzmattzx
Not many teams could move in the next 10 years. Here's the teams that could move in maybe 5 years:
Oakland Athletics (MLB): They are getting close to closing for a new stadium in Oakland, but if they moved, I could see them go to Las Vegas.
Tampa Bay Rays (MLB): They aren't getting anywhere with a new stadium in the Tampa Bay area; Montreal seems the most likely location.
Arizona Coyotes (NHL): They want an arena of their own in the East Valley, even after all that mess just 5-10 years ago. If Seattle doesn't get an expansion team, Seattle is a perfect location, especially because it wouldn't result in realigning divisions (one reason why Quebec City didn't get an expansion team a couple years ago).
New Jersey Devils (NHL): They apparently are not doing well even with their arena in Downtown Newark. No clue where they could go, but somewhere in the Eastern Time Zone would be needed to keep the conferences balanced. Quebec City would be the best option, even though Quebec City would fit more in the Atlantic Division.
Carolina Hurricanes (NHL): Struggling with attendance and support. Like New Jersey, Quebec City is the best option, despite the divisional problems.
Here are the teams that we could see move in the next 10 years, although it's unlikely:
Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL): Have a long-term lease for their stadium, but tarping the upper levels is not a good sign of fan support, and having home games in London all the time isn't good either.
Cincinnati Bengals (NFL): If I remember correctly, the owner has said he would consider moving if he doesn't get a new stadium, or better lease, or something. This is all in the early stages. The Bengals, despite some recent playoff appearances, have historically been terribly run by the front office, and this is apparently still the case.
Buffalo Bills (NFL): With a new owner, this is now unlikely, but New Era Field is old and Roger Goodell wants a new stadium in Buffalo. If it doesn't happen in the next generation, the Bills may move elsewhere.
Florida Panthers (NHL): In a lease and are the only tenant at their arena. Arena owners likely won't let their main tenant leave, despite the lack of support in the Miami area. A more likely outcome is that the Panthers get a more favorable lease if they mention moving.
New York Islanders (NHL): Actively looking to move, but they want to stay on Long Island. They are planning on playing some games back in Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, and want to build an arena in Flushing or in Nassau County. Unlikely to leave the New York metropolitan area.
Notice that the NBA has no teams on the list. The most-recent teams that threatened to move, the Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Clippers, and Milwaukee Bucks, now have long-term solutions in place with new arenas built or being built. The NBA has never been stronger, and is actually in position to supplant the NFL as the biggest league in the US or North America, fan-wise. This leaguewide strength has lead to good or great stability for each franchise.
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