NHL Expansion Could Be On the Way | NHL News

NHL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 15, 2026 · 1m

NHL expansion is heating up, with Houston and Atlanta in the spotlight as potential new cities — costing over a billion dollars but promising massive upside. Commissioner Bettman’s six-month Texas study signals serious intent, and if one team joins, expect another soon. Critics worry about talent dilution and draft losses, but league insiders point to NBA, NFL, and MLB’s smaller rosters as proof it’s not a problem — plus, passionate owners are lining up. Even playoff format tweaks could spice things up, giving more teams a shot at postseason glory. For fans, players, and cities alike? It’s a…