A 33rd team could begin play in the coming seasons -- with its home rink in the Lone Star State.

What could a new roster realistically look like if there was an expansion draft after the 2026-27 season? Christopher Mast / Getty Images What would an expansion team look like in today’s NHL? It’s a ...

ST. LOUIS - The NHL will hold its first expansion draft in 17 years later this month, and that means one St. Louis Blues player will soon belong to the Vegas Golden Knights. Of course, that thought ...

The Calgary Flames are ready to open the 2026-27 regular season on home ice. The Hockey News - Calgary Flames Flames Announce Leadership Group for 2026-27 Season The Calgary Flames have announced ...

The biggest development in the NHL’s latest expansion conversation surrounding the Arizona Coyotes isn’t simply that Phoenix remains on the league’s radar; it’s that there is apparently another group ...

Throughout the franchise's history, the Los Angeles Kings have lost notable players in NHL expansion drafts, including defensemen Sean O'Donnell to the Minnesota Wild in 2000 and Brayden McNabb to the ...

Expansion drafts are fascinating thought experiments, even if they're a lot harder for the existing teams in reality. Like for the Washington Capitals, who could have a tough decision to make next ...

The talk of NHL expansion has emerged once again. It seems that every few years, the league brings up the topic, potentially putting existing teams in a bind. For the Toronto Maple Leafs, the next ...

The NHL is considering expansion. We know that. And of course, a new team means an expansion draft. It's obviously not going to happen overnight, but it's still something to keep in mind. When the NHL ...