Will Houston receive an NHL expansion team before 2027?

Houston before 2027 If the NHL officially announces the award of an expansion team franchise to Houston before Jan 1, 2027, then the market resolves to Yes. The league must officially announce that the city has been awarded an expansion franchise. This requires formal approval by the league's Board of Governors or equivalent governing body specifically naming the city. Preliminary discussions, stadium approvals without franchise awards, feasibility studies, or being named as a potential market