NHL Reportedly Considering Expansion Team in Texas
According to ESPN, the National Hockey League could add a 33rd franchise in the coming seasons, with Austin or Houston mentioned as potential home markets.
The National Hockey League may be moving toward adding a 33rd franchise, with a home arena somewhere in Texas, according to a report from ESPN.
ESPN's report indicates that Austin and Houston have both been mentioned as possible sites for an expansion team, though the report does not specify a confirmed location or timeline beyond stating that play could begin "in the coming seasons."
The report is part of a broader look at how NHL expansion into Texas could unfold, including questions about an expansion draft process and potential changes to the league's divisional alignment, ESPN said.
No official announcement of a new franchise, ownership group, or specific city has been made by the NHL. ESPN's report frames the possibility as part of ongoing discussions about the league's growth.
Further details on the process, including how an expansion draft might be structured and how divisions could be realigned to accommodate a 33rd team, were outlined in ESPN's coverage without additional confirmation from league officials cited in the excerpt.
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