The NHL is exploring potential expansion to Texas with Houston and Austin among the possibilities, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
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The NHL is exploring expansion to 34 teams, with the leading candidates both in Texas (Houston and Austin) as the league is emboldened by southern team success.
Dan Friedkin signed a term sheet with the NHL and would own the potential Texas franchise with an estimated $3.5 billion investment.
With the expansion, the NHL would become the largest professional sports league in North America.
The league last expanded to 32 with the Seattle Kraken beginning play in 2021.
The NHL is looking to start the expansion process in Texas, with Austin and Houston as potential targets, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.
The NHL is exploring expansion to Texas, with Houston and Austin as possibilities. A person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
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