A potential 34th franchise could be on the horizon for the NHL, as Krause Sports & Entertainment’s announcement via the NHL to Atlanta Twitter/X account suggests the league is exploring expansion into the Atlanta market. The press release hints at preliminary discussions and feasibility studies that could pave the way for a new team in the southeastern United States, a move that would bring professional hockey to a region that has yet to host an NHL club. If the decision is made, it would mark a significant shift in the league’s geographic footprint and could spark a fresh wave of fan enthusiasm across the South.

We might soon have a decision on a 34th NHL team. According to the Twitter/X account NHL to Atlanta, Krause Sports & Entertainment announced in a local press release that…