NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly points to Houston as NHL’s priority expansion market

NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly identified Houston as the league's priority expansion market, stating that discussions focused on the city began several years ago. He also noted that Austin has been raised as an alternative, with the ownership group willing to consider expansion there. Daly added that interest in Canadian markets is less vibrant than in some U.S. cities, and while he praised Quebec City's facilities and fan passion, the league currently lacks a potential ownership group there.