Does Houston Deserve the 33rd NHL Franchise?

GO JR. AEROS!

Is Houston really ready for an NHL franchise? In this episode of Mission Control: Houston’s Hockey Podcast, Matt responds to the online haters following the Dan Freidkin expansion buzz. Instead of yelling into the void, we did the math. Using weighted data across corporate presence, media market size, income level, fan interest, and more, we ranked 15 potential NHL expansion cities based on how the league actually thinks.

Plus: a shoutout to the Houston Junior Aeros' playoff run, an interview with THE expert on Houston hockey, and some final thoughts on how we build a real fan base before the puck ever drops.

If you're following the NHL expansion rumor mill, this is the video you’ve been waiting for. Who takes the top spot? Stick around to find out.

00:00 Say Hi To Our Haters
05:04 The Criteria by which "deservedness" is judged
10:31 How it all shook out
36:11 News that Can't Really Wait

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