Expansion teams have become a hot topic in professional sports, and there are multiple American cities big enough to get an NHL team.
Las Vegas and Seattle are the two most recent American locations to get an NHL team, with the Golden Knights and Kraken, respectively. The addition of the two brings the league total to 32 franchises.
Largest United States Cities Without an NHL Team
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| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Houston | 2,366,119 |
| San Antonio | 1,466,791 |
| San Diego | 1,410,791 |
| Austin | 1,013,293 |
| Jacksonville | 987,960 |