Do it now
Just have been disappointed by these rumors so many times. Houston has deserved a chance more than Atlanta they already have had there two NHL Chances.
Go Canes!
The ideal hockey franchise for Houston would be to acquire the Edmonton Oilers.
Imagine the new….Houston Oilers.
I’ll believe it when it happens. Until then, Houston is Charlie Brown and the NHL is Lucy with the football, er, puck.
I’d still root for a new Houston team… but I picked up the Canes when I moved to Raleigh.
I really only watch the playoffs in hockey but it’s getting more entertaining to me…
Went to a Vegas Golden Knights game last month and have been non-stop wanting a team in Houston since.
I cut my teeth on the Milwaukee Admirals years ago. Then when I moved to Miami I rooted for the Panthers. Hockey would be the only thing that would cut into the Coogs or Astros for me. I think it’s that awesome.
My daughter has a former colleague currently working for the Seattle Kraken. She was told that Houston is fourth in line for an NHL franchise. I sure as hell hope that ain’t right. But this is the order she says:
- Atlanta
- Second franchise for Toronto
- Quebec City
- Houston
houston should actually be next in line. houston has proven twice after the oilers left they will do whatever it takes for mens pro sports with the texans and then astros playpens to keep them.
NHL looking at Houston or Austin for next expansion.
I fear Austin might be the front runner. Only 1 other professional team in the city. Plus, the recent influx of BIG money individuals in Austin should certainly remove any financial obstacles.
It had better be Houston. NOT Austin.
Bleacher Report is reporting this.
Wait.
YUP!!!
The Chronicle is reporting it as well!
https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/article/nhl-houston-austin-expansion-interest-22317286.php
Even Canada’s version of ESPN…TSN…is reporting it; they say Houston is likely the frontrunner.
COME ON!!!
MAKE IT BE TRUE!!!
Now ESPN is reporting it!
https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/49155709/sources-nhl-looking-austin-houston-expansion
If we get an NHL team I’ll drop down the Cougar Pride rankings even more
We can’t get bypassed for freakin Austin, can we?
God I hope not.
On hfboards.com, I’ve been checking updates on the “Business of Hockey” forum.
Dan Friedkin, as expected, is the potential owner.
Not clear if Tilman would let him use the Fertitta Center or not. If not, then we’ll need to build a new arena.
Friedkin has a Master’s from Rice, so hopefully he stays loyal to his alma mater’s city and picks HOUSTON!!!
The NHLPA OVERWHELMINGLY voted in favor of Houston when asked which city they would prefer to have a team.