NHL executive says a Texas expansion team could be approved and announced by year’s end

An NHL executive has indicated that a new expansion franchise based in Texas could receive approval and be officially announced before the end of the current year. The news signals the league's continued interest in growing its footprint in the Sun Belt region, following the success of teams like the Dallas Stars and Vegas Golden Knights. If approved, the Texas team would become one of the NHL's newest franchises, with details such as the host city and arena still likely to be finalized.