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NHL’s Bill Daly says expansion team in Houston or Austin could play by 2029-30 - The Athletic
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· August 22, 2026
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Key points According to Daly, such a team could begin playing as early as the 2029-30 season. Further details about the potential expansion are available from The Athletic, as reported by The New York Times.
NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly has made a statement about potential expansion teams. He mentioned that a team could be established in either Houston or Austin. According to Daly, such a team could begin playing as early as the 2029-30 season.
Further details about the potential expansion are available from The Athletic, as reported by The New York Times. The information provided does not specify which city is more likely to receive a team or what the expansion process would entail.
More information can be found through the referenced sources, which may provide additional context and insights into the NHL's expansion plans.
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Category: Local Published: August 22, 2026 Source: The New York Times Reading time: 1 min
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