Insider Trading: The latest on NHL expansion
NHL expansion plans for Texas, specifically Houston or Austin, have slowed down as the league and potential investors continue to evaluate arena sites. While initial expectations suggested a 33rd team could be announced soon, the process is now expected to take longer than originally anticipated.
Why it matters
The expansion of a major professional sports league has significant economic and cultural implications for the cities involved and the broader sports industry.
The TSN Hockey Insiders have the latest on NHL expansion talks, commissioner Gary Bettman’s succession plan, Senators owner Michael Andlauer’s comments about the role Brady Tkachuk’s family played in his departure, and more. Darren Dreger: Joined by fellow Hockey Insiders, Pierre LeBrun and Chris Johnston. Guys, it feels like forever that we keep speculating on expansion in the National Hockey League. We’ve done it for a decade or longer than that. And once again, in our crosshairs is NHL expansion, specific to the state of Texas. Is it Houston? Is it Austin? Chris, this story seemed to be developing and growing some finality to it coming into this board meeting, but now I’m not so sure. Chris Johnston: No, that sound you heard is the brakes being applied, at least publicly, to how the league, and Bill Daly and Gary Bettman are describing this.
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