Hockey Fans, Get Ready for a Wild Ride: NHL Expansion, Contract Extensions, and Big Deals on the Horizon In a season marked by unprecedented parity and thrilling playoff series, the NHL is set to make some major moves that will shape the future of the league. The Batherson extension, which will see the Ottawa Senators' star right winger sign a long-term deal, is just the tip of the iceberg. Meanwhile, Nikita Nikishin, the talented Russian forward, is reportedly seeking a massive contract that could break the bank for his next team. As the NHL continues to expand its reach, with new teams and markets on the horizon, fans can't help but wonder: where will the next expansion team call home? With the league's owners and general managers set to gather for the annual NHL GM Meetings, all eyes will be on the negotiations and deals that will define the future of the sport.

Batherson Extension Price, Nikishin’s Big Ask & Next NHL Expansion  thehockeywriters.substack.com