The European Relegation Model Will Never Work in the NHL Andrew Epps | August 27, 2026 Every year or so, the same idea comes back around. Now, with constant talk of expansion and only so much talent to go around, the solution on offer is that…
Proposed Atlanta NHL Arena Gets Key Yes Vote as Expansion Talks Heat Up Harrison Smajovits | August 25, 2026 A major city council vote went in favor of helping lure the NHL back to the Atlanta market. Alpharetta, Ga., City Council held a major vote on the rezoning plan…
NHL Rumours: McDavid Trade Destinations, Houston Expansion Soon & Capitals Extensions Jacob Billington | August 23, 2026 In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off by looking at three teams that Connor McDavid could look to join if he is to leave the Edmonton Oilers. Next, expansion…
NHL Expansion After Seattle Kyle Knopp | August 18, 2026 *This is an article that was originally published in 2021 In a just few short years, the NHL grew from 30 to 32 teams. One of those teams was placed…
Proposed Atlanta NHL Arena Clears Another Hurdle, Agent Hints at Expansion Harrison Smajovits | August 10, 2026 Hockey remains a topic of conversation in the Atlanta metro area. Over the last week, some smaller updates have come about that keep the sport relevant locally in some fashion.…
NHL Rumours: Batherson Extension Price, Nikishin’s Big Ask & Next NHL Expansion Jacob Billington | August 1, 2026 In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start off with Drake Batherson and the Ottawa Senators, who have begun contract negotiations, and he is set to sign a big contract. Similarly,…
Revisiting Seattle Kraken’s Expansion Draft 5 Years Later Michael Ostrower | July 21, 2026 With the Seattle Kraken’s expansion draft five-year anniversary, it is a great time to assess the team’s first few seasons as an NHL franchise. In the club’s four seasons, they…
NHL Expansion Draft Rules and Regulations Andrew Forbes | July 17, 2026 *This was originally published in May 2017 With NHL expansion to Seattle having recently occurred, the discussion around hockey will eventually turn to the deadlines for protected lists and possible players…
Atlanta Arena Developer Encouraged by Recent NHL Expansion Buzz Harrison Smajovits | July 8, 2026 An NHL expansion team in Texas is the clear frontrunner right now, but Atlanta, along with Arizona, is being considered according to reports, as Atlanta continues to push for a…
What Latest NHL Expansion Buzz Means for Atlanta Harrison Smajovits | June 24, 2026 The wheels of expansion have found traction, with the NHL announcing the possibility of a second team in Texas — either in Houston, the long-time speculated expansion city, or Austin,…
7 Cities That Make Sense for NHL Relocation Mike Fink | June 1, 2026 The big story off the ice in the 2023-24 season involved the Arizona Coyotes and their relocation. After much speculation, drama, rumors, and questions about the team’s future in the…
The Real NHL Expansion Markets Are in Europe Josh Bell | April 7, 2026 For any professional sports league, growth is crucial. The NHL has shown that they know this by adding the Vegas Golden Knights in 2017-18 and the Seattle Kraken for the…
