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Originally Posted by MonctonRad
What do you think the chances are that, once having reached 32 teams, that the league might simply have a "big" expansion next time around to 36 teams in order to keep symmetry between the conferences and divisions?
Maybe in 2026 add four franchises (GTA#2, Quebec City, Houston and, I don't know, San Diego).
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I don't see why the NHL would feel the need to bump from 32 to 36. 34 would be a likely landing spot, and GTA2/Houston wouldn't be bad shouts.
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Originally Posted by MonctonRad
You may scoff at San Diego, but I spent a week in San Diego once during hockey playoff time and the games were always on in the sports bar I hung around in. They seemed quite popular. If Las Vegas can be a roaring success with a new franchise, why not San Diego.........
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The arena is ancient and only holds 13K for hockey.
San Diego did lead the AHL in total attendance this season (9.3K), so there is that.