Return of the SuperSonics? Owner of NHL's Kraken preparing bid to bring expansion team back to Seattle

In a quest for new NBA franchises, a return may be in order for Seattle. Here's what to know about the Kraken owner's attempt ...

Want an NHL franchise in Houston? League says expansion fee will start at $2 billion

If the NHL does expand, a franchise will cost significantly more than recent instances.

NHL Expansion Price Tag 'Substantially More Than A Billion' And Other Takeaways From Gary Bettman's Presser In Buffalo

The NHL is officially moving past the billion-dollar mark as commissioner Gary Bettman signals a massive surge in franchise valuations and future expansion fees.
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NHL to Atlanta: Why a new franchise could now cost $2B in Forsyth County

FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. - Forsyth County is actively campaigning to secure the NHL’s 33rd franchise with a newly approved arena and massive mixed-use development. Local officials have already green-lit ...
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Commissioner Gary Bettman: Future NHL expansion will cost substantially more than $1 billion

Expansion continues to be one of the biggest conversations with regard to the long-term focus of the NHL. As the league has seen profits and popularity grow over the past couple seasons, it should ...

Professional Women’s Hockey League announces expansion to Detroit

The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) announced an expansion to Detroit for the 2026-27 season, adding a ninth ...
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Hurricanes Protection List for 2021 NHL Expansion Draft

The Carolina Hurricanes' protection list for the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft has been finalized.

What Happened to the Players the Nashville Predators Selected in the 1998 NHL Expansion Draft?

One of the great trivia questions about the Nashville Predators franchise stems from the 1998 NHL expansion draft: Who was the franchise’s first Hall of Fame go ...