Opinion: NHL Expansion Could Change The League For The Better

For some time, the possibility of NHL expansion has been hovering on the league’s horizon.

Last week, prominent NHL agent Allan Walsh posted on X suggesting that expansion is coming to Houston and Atlanta, sparking conversation around the implications that would come with adding more teams to the league.

While there are no imminent changes, all signs point to expansion coming by the end of this decade. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has spoken publicly of cost for an expansion franchise as recently as April, suggesting it would be substantially more than $1 billion USD.

Speculation about NHL expansion is increasing, and two markets in particular – Houston and Atlanta – look to be the favorites to land the league's next two franchises. Adam Proteau discusses why expansion could potentially benefit fans, players, and the sport as a whole.

thehockeynews.comOpinion: NHL Expansion Could Change The League For The BetterSpeculation about NHL expansion is increasing, and two markets in particular – Houston and Atlanta – look to be the favorites to land the league's next two franchises. Adam Proteau discusses why expansion could potentially benefit fans, players, and the sport as a whole.

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