NHL reveals the 3 most likely Cities the NHL will expand to next

PUBLICATION

Josh tupper
December 14, 2022 (11:42)

SHARE THIS STORY

The additions of the Vegas Golden Knights and Seattle Kraken to the NHL have been resounding successes. Since their inception both teams have increased exponentially in value since joining the league. The NHL has been the only major sport to expand their leagues in the past decade, with MLB looking at following in the NHL's footsteps.

With that success also comes the NHL's interest in expanding further. At the Board of Governor's Meetings, some potential locations were brought up during discussion.

Friedman on TJMS says Vegas and Seattle are two high revenue generating teams, they're not at the top but they are near the top and that's why Friedman feels Bettman fights for Arizona and that's why he wonders about Houston or Austin or Toronto 2.

Friedman doesn't believe expansion is imminent, but he does wonder if they get there someday because of the success Seattle and Vegas have been. Marek not so sure a 2nd team in Toronto is possible, especially with all the money the Leafs pay in revenue sharing.

The NHL also likes remaining with an even number of teams and that makes it likely that there will be at least two new teams added to the league. With long-term growth the league could reach 34 teams by 2030, with places like Quebec City, Kansas City and others also looking for teams it appears Gary Bettman wants his legacy to be built around expanding the league and continuing to lose money in Arizona.

Previously on Bladeofsteel

Brayden Point Dangles Through Seattle Defenders And Scores A Highlight Reel Goal

Milan Lucic's career as a Calgary Flame may be coming to an end

Patrick Kane shows tremendous respect for Alex Ovechkin after his 800th goal

POLL
DECEMBRE 14 \| 306 ANSWERS NHL reveals the 3 most likely Cities the NHL will expand to next Do you want the NHL to expand?
Yes, more teams means more hockey	109	35.6 %
No, 32 teams is enough	97	31.7 %
No, 32 teams is already too many	100	32.7 %
List of polls

TRENDING NOW

NHL reveals the 3 most likely Cities the NHL will expand to next

Do you want the NHL to expand?