In his latest article, Sportsnet journalist Elliotte Friedman reveals important information about a potential NHL expansion, directly from Bill Daly.
Daly indicates that the idea of adding teams is under consideration, although nothing is finalized yet.
He notes that the league is present in fewer American markets compared to other major sports leagues, and the successes of Seattle and Vegas show that a competitive entry model is possible.
While Daly did not specify an exact number, the idea of expanding from 34 to potentially 36 teams is mentioned.