Breaking: NHL team “close” to being sold.

A National Hockey League franchise is reportedly on the verge of being sold. 

While the rumors of a potential sale involving the Carolina Hurricanes have been floating around for several weeks now but on Tuesday TSN insider Pierre LeBrun confirmed that the deal was indeed close to becoming a reality. 

For those who haven't heard the rumors, Carolina Hurricanes owner Peter Karmanos has reportedly been looking for a buyer for some time, and Dallas billionaire Thomas Dundon has become the clear frontrunner in recent weeks. 

Here's what LeBrun had to add to the topic:

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"Now the deal is not done yet, but it is certainly getting close," said LeBrun. during a segment of TSN insider Tradiing.

Now while relocating from Carolina where fans don't show up to the games would seem like the first thinking on Dundon's to-do list should he in fact buy the team, LeBrun believes that part of the sale will be a deal that guarantees Dundon will keep the team in Carolina.