Houston Coyotes

Team: 2023-24 Arizona Coyotes

Initial Creation Date: May 17, 2023

Published: May 17, 2023

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

The Myers trade makes too much sense, born in Houston - saves the new franchise money while they get their feet wet and gives Vancouver much needed cap space.

Houston is the best possible candidate for the next NHL team, hands down no arguments about it. Huge city, bigger market than Arizona was, geographical rival to Dallas, owner with interest in an NHL team and an arena for one to play in, and an even more ideal fit for the Central division than Arizona was.

The question is, if you are Houston would you rather have Arizona's roster or wait for an expansion draft? I think Arizona has some good pieces, a ton of draft picks, and lots of cap space that could actually be used by new ownership if desired to improve the team via free agency or trades. Its not a bad situation - plus the relocation cost will be less than the expansion fee (and who knows how long it will be until the NHL expands again).

I'd put money on the Coyotes moving to Houston (assuming they are moving).

What do you think? If you are Houston do you pursue relocating the Coyotes or do you wait for an expansion opportunity?

By the way I'm sure they wouldn't call themselves the Coyotes, just did that for the title.