Houston Could Get NHL Team | NHL News

0:00It's September 15th. I'm Cory with the story. This is NHL News today, driven by AI and Dilt for fans. Word on the street is Houston might be getting an NHL team, and that's big news for the Central Division. The Lee's been looking into expansion possibilities in Texas, specifically Houston or Austin for about six months now. This whole thing is tied to a massive investment from the Freak and Family, who are serious about bringing pro hockey to the Lone Star State. This evaluation period is set to wrap up in December with a vote by the Board of Governors. It's a pretty significant decision point for the League. What's interesting is how recent developments might sway that vote. One key player in this potential expansion is Marcel Braithwaite. He just moved over to be the president of business operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Before that, he spent 14 years with the Houston Astros, where he was a big deal in business operations, handling everything from stadium. He's got a great defense experience. He knows Houston, and he knows how to make a sports business run.

1:01Now with Braithwaite on board with the penguins, it's a pretty safe bet that Pittsburgh's vote in December will lean towards approving a Houston expansion. He's got a proven track record in that city, and it's only natural to think his new team will support his old stomping grounds. Plus, the mayor of Houston is already talking about city resources to help make it happen. So, while the avalanche is still dominating the central division as it stands, the landscape could be shifting. We're looking at a potential new rival in a major Texas city, and it seems like the pieces are falling into place for that to happen by the end of the year.