Houston 'Priority' Over Austin As NHL Eyes 33rd Franchise Commitment By December, What About Canada?

Canada August 22, 2026 08:03 AM

MUNICH — For Canadian hockey fans who have watched the NHL grow almost exclusively in American markets over the past decade, the question remains persistent and pointed: What would it actually take for the league to expand north of the border again?

Houston 'Priority' Over Austin As NHL Eyes 33rd Franchise Commitment By December, What About Canada?

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