"My commitment to Kansas City is I will now be involved with the Board of Governors. The board has to approve (new cities), and I’ll do everything I need to do to lobby on Kansas City’s behalf.

"I’ve been trying for three years to get a more substantial position in an NHL team. I’ve been working hard on Nashville the last several months, and it worked out I could partner with the local guys."

— William (Boots) Del Biaggio