NHL expansion is heating up. Houston (or Austin) appears to be the frontrunner, and Atlanta is making a strong push. But where does Arizona fit in? Is a return to AZ realistic and how soon can it happen? On this edition of the PHNX Hockey Podcast, Leah Merrall, Steve Peters and Craig Morgan reunite to break it all down, discuss the Valley’s realistic chances for the NHL’s return, and go over what a potential timeline and rollout would look like.

Plus, in other Arizona hockey news, the USHL is expanding to the desert and the Phoenix area is FINALLY getting more ice.

0:00 – Intro

1:30 – What is new?

9:20 – Atlanta NHL Team Update

13:00 – Bill Daly quote on AZ

24:30 – Shane Doan updates

48:00 – USHL Expansion to Arizona