NHL Expansion Momentum Slows Following Board of Governors Meeting
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Recent discussions suggest a cooling period for league growth after off-season speculation pointed toward a faster timeline.
The momentum surrounding potential NHL expansion has diminished following a meeting of the league's Board of Governors, as Sportsnet first reported. According to the outlet, the buzz that characterized the off-season regarding the league's growth has notably cooled.
Sportsnet Insiders Elliotte Friedman and Anna Dua noted that previous discussions had suggested the NHL might be considering expansion on a shorter timeline than previously anticipated. However, the most recent developments indicate a shift away from that immediate urgency.