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NHL Expands Globally and Plans New Teams | NHL News
The NHL is aggressively expanding globally, launching games in Germany with FC Bayern Munich starting in 2027 to tap into the country’s deep sports culture and growing hockey talent. Meanwhile, the 2028 World Cup of Hockey’s Russian participation remains uncertain as geopolitical tensions linger. Domestically, the league is navigating major changes: a rising salary cap set to exceed $113 million by 2027-28 simplifies roster management, while expansion talks center on Houston—with potential kickoff by 2029—with Austin and Canadian markets like Quebec City lagging behind. Also finalized: new…
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