Exciting news may be on the horizon for the NHL with the possibility of adding a 33rd team to the league. In his press conference on Friday, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman mentioned that there's no active pursuit of expansion, but several cities have expressed interest in joining the hockey scene. Among the potential candidates are some unexpected contenders, including Utah, Houston, Atlanta, Cincinnati, and even Omaha! These cities are eager to bring NHL action to their communities, adding to the growing popularity of hockey across the United States. <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/marklazerus/status/1753501789133947332?s=46&t=yPo8xhaBTcZP7mkzEJs97A'> </a></blockquote></div> It's worth noting that the NHL has successfully expanded in recent years, welcoming the Vegas Golden Knights in 2018 and the Seattle Kraken in 2022. With continued interest from various cities, hockey fans may have even more teams to root for in the future. Stay tuned for updates on the NHL's expansion plans!