NHL Expansion Rumors: Which Cities Could Land Teams?

NHL expansion talk is heating up again as the league eyes potential new markets. Several cities have expressed interest in landing franchises, and the economics of expansion are increasingly attractive.

Growing hockey interest in non-traditional markets combined with strong attendance in recent expansion cities has the league considering further growth. The question isn't if, but when and where.

Prospective ownership groups in multiple cities are assembling expansion proposals. The NHL will carefully evaluate market size, arena situations, and ownership quality before making any decisions.