NHL Board of Governors Delays Texas Expansion Decision and Installs New Leadership

By Eric Fisher · Front Office Sports · 2026-09-22

NHL Board of Governors Delays Texas Expansion Decision and Installs New Leadership

Front Office Sports reports that Commissioner Gary Bettman is resisting a firm timeline for adding a second franchise in Texas, despite ongoing discussions regarding Houston and Austin. The league is currently evaluating billionaire Dan Friedkin as a potential owner for a project

Front Office Sports reports that Commissioner Gary Bettman is resisting a firm timeline for adding a second franchise in Texas, despite ongoing discussions regarding Houston and Austin. The league is currently evaluating billionaire Dan Friedkin as a potential owner for a project