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Why the NHL Wants Houston: Expansion, Obstacles & the lure of Hockey in Houston
The NHL continues to explore expansion opportunities—but could Houston become the league's 33rd franchise?
In this episode of Backchecking the Bolts, host Jason Linkes is joined by Matt Savage from the Mission Control: Houston Hockey Podcast to discuss one of hockey's hottest topics.
🏒 Topics include:
Why Houston is considered a leading NHL expansion candidate
Why the NHL values Houston as one of America's largest media markets
The challenges of launching another professional sports franchise in an already crowded market
Houston's hockey history and fan support
What ownership and arena…
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