Diamond would not say whether the group the city is negotiating with is now located in the eastern or western half of North America.

“I can’t put the negotiations in a position that would jeopardize the team or the city,” he said.

Diamond also said he wouldn’t want to give the impression that the city has ruled out other franchises that might be interested in relocating, if negotiations with this ownership group fail.

Diamond said it is too soon to say what improvements might be necessary at the Glens Falls Civic Center, but the ownership group, so far, has not requested luxury boxes because they feel the sight lines from current seating at the arena are adequate.

“There hasn’t been a lot of talk about luxury seating. ... I’m pleasantly surprised I’m not hearing that,” he said.

Earlier this year, Diamond said city officials were considering attempting to line up a local investment group that would lease a hockey franchise and relocate the team to Glens Falls.

Diamond said the group the city is negotiating with is not looking to lease the franchise.