Will Houston or Austin land the NHL’s next team?

The NHL is moving forward with plans to add a 33rd team in Texas, with both Houston and Austin under consideration as potential host cities. NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly indicated that in an ideal scenario, the new franchise would begin play in the 2029-30 season, allowing approximately three years to finalize a location and build an arena. An unnamed billionaire investor is leading the expansion bid, though no clear indication has been given as to which city is the preferred destination.