NHL Executive Says a Texas Expansion Team Could Be Approved and Announced by Year’s End

NHL executive says a Texas expansion team could be approved and announced by year’s end

The NHL is looking to award an expansion franchise to either Houston or Austin by the end of the year.

New NHL expansion team on track to be announced by end of year: report

Expect a new NHL expansion team to start play over the next couple of years, with an announcement possibly coming in the next few months.

NHL Rumours: McDavid Trade Destinations, Houston Expansion Soon & Capitals Extensions - The Hockey Writers NHL Rumors Latest News, Analysis & More

In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off by looking at three teams that Connor McDavid could look to join if he is to leave the Edmonton Oilers. Next, expansion…

NHL Expansion Coming, and Maybe an Outdoor Game in Europe - NHL Rumors

The NHL is looking to get bigger, with an eye on having a team in Texas, in either Houston or Austin. It could three years awa. They’re also looking to grow the game in Europe, and they have visions of hosting an outdoor game somewhere. NHL Expansion coming to Texas, possibly as early as 2029-30 Chris Johnston of The Athletic: NHL expansion is coming to Texas, with the league and Friedkin’s Pursuit Sports group in talks, according to NHL deputy …

PhHN Daily: Flyers Chel Ratings; Potential McDavid Landing Spots; NHL to Austin?

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Deen's Daily: NHL Expansion; Necas Talks MacKinnon, Avalanche; Hometown Remix Jerseys

Mar 24, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; The Colorado Avalanche starting line-up (L to R) center Nathan MacKinnon (29), center Martin Necas (88), left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92), defenseman Cale Makar (8) and defenseman Brett Kulak (27) stand for the national anthem against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images The NHL is expanding to 33 teams, and it’s not far off from making it offici…