NHL Board of Governors Meeting Focuses on Current Priorities, Not Expansion

During the NHL's recent Board of Governors meeting, Commissioner Gary Bettman confirmed that expansion discussions were not on the agenda. While there is significant interest in establishing franchises in cities like Atlanta and Houston, the league is currently prioritizing other matters. Bettman indicated that future discussions on expansion could occur at the next meeting in December, but emphasized that the decision is ultimately beyond the NHL's control.