NHL Eyes Second Texas Franchise

The NHL is eyeing a second Texas team, with Houston or Austin in the running, backed by the Friedkin family’s $3.5 billion investment—enough to cover expansion fees and a new arena. With exclusive rights, the Friedkins believe both cities offer the passion, infrastructure, and stability needed for success, without conflicting with the Dallas Stars’ territory. The league’s six-month evaluation aims to pick the best fit for a potential 33rd team, with a final decision pending Board of Governors approval. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/0591410678e7b73b