Last week, we talked about why Houston doesn't have a team. One word: Stadium. Today, we'll take a deeper look at Houston's stadium issue, referencing a recent headline.Welcome back to Mission Control: Houston’s Hockey Podcast with your host Matt Savage! In this episode, we dive into the latest NHL expansion rumors and what they could mean for Houston’s shot at finally landing a team. We’ll break down Gary Bettman’s 2017 comments on Houston, explore the four keys to expansion (ownership, market, arena, and league strength), and take a hard look at Houston’s stadium situation—including the Texans’ $1.4 billion renovation creams. What does it all mean for hockey fans in the fourth-largest city in the U.S.? Plus, Savage introduces “Savage’s Law” and shares his unfiltered thoughts on stadium aesthetics, public funding, and why Houston deserves better. If you're passionate about bringing the NHL to Houston, this is the episode for you.ON THIS EPISODE:00:00 - Corpus Christi Ice Rays are Playoff Bound01:12 - Matt Rants about the Stadium Series03:39 - The Traditional Expansion Speculation07:28 - On Stadiums (Why We Don't Have a Team)21:09 - Hockey Day in HoustonFollow on X! https://x.com/MCHockeyPodcastAdd on Discord - @MCHockeyPodcastThe NHL isn't in Houston - but the Hockey Fans Are!If you've been obsessing over every rumor about a potential NHL hockey franchise in Houston, you've found your community. Mission Control exists to help build a hockey fan community in Houston.#NHLtoHouston, #HoustonHockey, #NHLExpansion, #NHLinTexas, #HockeyinHouston
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