Ever since the Quebec Nordiques decamped in 1995, leaving a hole in the Francophone city, vote-seeking officials have vowed to bring them back. But younger voters may be starting to forget the team.

Since 2015, the Colisée de Québec has not been used much. Hockey (notably the Remparts) and shows have been held at the Centre Vidéotron, and the Colisée has not been used much, ultimately. But a ...