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EPISODE · May 16, 2025 · 26 MIN

Asking Questions about the likely owner of Houston's NHL franchise.

from Mission Control: Houston's Hockey Podcast · host Mission Control: Houston's Hockey Podcast

This episode has it all: costumes, inappropriate memes, and a Very Special Guest drops by the studio.Houston is inching closer to NHL expansion, so we're going to give some attention to the man rumored to be the franchise owner: Dan Friedkin. In this episode of Mission Control: Houston’s Hockey Podcast, we break down why ownership matters, and what kind of NHL franchise owner Friedkin might be, based on his ownership style of AS Roma and Everton. Where will this new team play? Join Detective Savage's investigation of what Houston fans should expect from the man aiming to bring the NHL to Space City.(Note: Since recording this video, new info dropped: https://www.bizjournals.com/houston/news/2025/05/12/houston-rockets-toyota-extend-arena-naming-rights.html ... so maybe they ARE going to play at Toyota Center?)Also, here's that Landman speech I referenced: https://youtu.be/fmbZwxEnAFc?si=aML6OIKiElBqMevWOh, and the definitive Sherlock Holmes is Jeremy Brett, from the 1984 BBC television series.I might've gotten a detail wrong (besides my suburb guessing / speculation). I'll be happy to correct if that's the case.0:00 - The Rumors Confirmed5:35 - The Houston Barnacle Hit-Piece9:49 - Why Ownership Matters15:20 - What Kind of Owner Has Friedkin been?19:32 - Where Would the New Team Play?Follow on X! https://x.com/MCHockeyPodcastAdd on Discord - @MCHockeyPodcastThe NHL isn't in Houston - but the Hockey Fans Are!If you've been obsessing over every rumor about a potential NHL hockey franchise in Houston, you've found your community. Mission Control exists to help build a hockey fan community in Houston.

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