There have been quiet rumblings about potential NHL expansion. It's something the Vegas Golden Knights know well, who went on a historic run in their inaugural year. Part of that has come from Kevin Weekes, who has stirred the pot.
**Major Potential @NHL Expansion Update 👀**
— Kevin Weekes (@KevinWeekes) January 31, 2024
Exciting news from Georgia ; Forsyth County is about to green light The Arena project, a significant step towards a potential pro Hockey team. Stay tuned for updates as buzz around this groundbreaking development continues ! #HockeyX
These rumblings have given new life to more cities to the thought of more North American hockey. But when is expansion too much?
That being said, let's set the limit for the NHL. 40 teams altogether, with 20 per conference, makes sense. There isn't a relegation system in place... yet. That might be something the NHL will look into in the future.
With that, it's time to expand our horizons and add more hypothetical teams to the National Hockey League. Let's tap into our inner Gary Bettman and see which cities will get teams and who will be Vegas's rivals.