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NHL's Texas expansion may be on ice

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman stated that the league is in no rush to decide between Houston and Austin for a potential expansion team following an agreement with Texas billionaire Dan Friedkin.

24 September 2026Live

Sources

KXAN Austin. https://www.kxan.com/sports-general/nhls-texas-expansion-may-be-on-ice/

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman stated that the league is in no rush to decide between Houston and Austin for a potential expansion team following an agreement with Texas billionaire Dan Friedkin.

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