NHL Expansion to Houston Looms | Colorado Avalanche News

The NHL is seriously considering expansion, with Houston leading the pack to host a new team by 2029-30, potentially costing $2 billion. While the Central Division seems like the logical fit, the league might add two teams, throwing a wrench into the balance and creating a tougher path for powerhouses like Colorado. Even with aging stars like MacKinnon and Makar on the horizon, a new franchise could leap into contention fast—just like Vegas did. But hurdles remain: arena deals, Board approval, and final location decisions still need to be made, with Austin still in the mix. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5ddfaed5624d7c2e