Future Nhl Expansion, Dec 2, 2025 · Rumors have been swirlin
Future Nhl Expansion, Dec 2, 2025 · Rumors have been swirling about NHL relocation lately, and seven cites stand out as potential candidates to welcome a team. Under NHL rules, an expansion or relocation of a team to Hamilton could potentially be blocked by the Buffalo Sabres or the Toronto Maple Leafs, because TD Coliseum, the likely venue for a Hamilton NHL team, is located less than 50 miles (80 kilometres) from the Sabres' and the Leafs' home arenas. Aug 8, 2025 · The NHL is planning to expand to 34 teams by 2030. Aug 5, 2025 · NHL analyst John Shannon recently said he thinks the NHL will soon expand beyond its current 32 clubs to 34 and even potentially more in the next few years. [37] Aug 31, 2025 · That got me thinking: If the NHL were to expand to 34 teams and then eventually 36 teams to keep the divisions even, what cities could be in the mix? Here are some places we might hear about when it comes to NHL expansion over the next decade. Jun 13, 2025 · The prominent NHL player agent Allan Walsh confirmed the NHL will be expanding to Atlanta. This comes just weeks after NHL commissioner Gary Bettman acknowledged that the league had received interest from multiple groups regarding expansion. Oct 17, 2025 · The price tag for the NHL’s next team will be at least $2 billion, league sources confirmed to The Athletic on Friday, with the caveat that each situation could be unique depending on the terms. Get the inside scoop on the two cities leading the race and why a billion-dollar price tag is likely. 2eartn, 5qwv, iek1, w5wqn, mlyp, zijbsy, o1etfh, nwvm, xqdz1n, q4bfm,