Insider Leaks Surprising Frontrunner for NHL Expansion

Recent news of a new development in this city has fans wondering if it could be the next location for an NHL expansion team.

NHL insider Kevin Weeks speculated on Twitter that the next NHL expansion city might be located in San Diego, California, potentially making it the fourth team in the Golden State.

Obviously, California has the San Jose Sharks, the Anaheim Ducks, and the LA Kings. Attendance has been improving in California as well, with the Kings seeing improved attendance stats last year.

This all hinges on a new development project known as Midway RIsing, a mixed-use residential, commercial, and recreational project that includes a 16,000-seat arena. While this is on the smaller side for the NHL, it could open the door for a new team in California before moving to a larger stadium.

All in all, it's larger than some temporary arenas (looking at you, Arizona) and could be a good fit for a West Coast expansion team. The biggest what-if is the timeline, as these projects generally take 5-10 years to complete.

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