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NHL Exploring Texas Expansion Opportunities in Houston and Austin: Report
Sources said the league is weighing an expansion fee that could exceed $1 billion as record revenues reach $7.5 billion to $8 billion.
- On Tuesday in New York, the NHL Board discussed potential expansion into Texas, with Austin and Houston identified as target markets for future franchises.
- Commissioner Gary Bettman has spent recent years listening to expressions of interest from prospective owners in Houston and Atlanta, marking a shift from passive interest to active exploration.
- Bettman previously told the Board that any potential expansion team would likely require at least a $2 billion fee, compared to $500 million for Vegas and $650 million for Seattle.
- Teams in the Sun Belt have won the Stanley Cup seven years in a row, demonstrating the NHL's strong market success in non-traditional hockey regions over four decades.
- The league projects record revenues between $7.5 billion and $8 billion this season, while the NHL salary cap is set at $104 million for the 2026-27 season.
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NHL exploring Texas expansion with potential $3.5 billion fee
The NHL is exploring the expansion process in Texas, as Houston and Austin are being eyed as potential cities to land a franchise. The matter was discussed at the NHL’s board of governors meeting in Manhattan on Tuesday.
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