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Pursuit Sports Agrees $2B Expansion Fee for Texas NHL Team

9/10/2026

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Friedkin Funds Expansion

Pursuit Sports, owned by billionaire Dan Friedkin, agreed to pay a $2 billion expansion fee for a Texas NHL franchise.
The Friedkin group will invest roughly $3.5 billion total, including arena construction costs.
NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said the league is still evaluating a potential 33rd team in Texas.
The NHL Board of Governors will discuss the expansion at its September 22 meeting in New York.

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Roest Fundraises

Austin Roest announced his girlfriend Milly Okabe’s cancer diagnosis on Instagram.
Milly Okabe, a former figure skater, was diagnosed with stage 4 adenocarcinoma in early September 2026.
He posted messages on September 3 and September 4 urging fans to donate.
Friend Kristin LeDuc’s GoFundMe has raised over $73,000 toward an $80,000 goal for treatment costs.
The campaign lists medication, travel, accommodation, fertility preservation and other unexpected expenses.

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Friedkin Funds Expansion

Pursuit Sports, owned by billionaire Dan Friedkin, agreed to pay a $2 billion expansion fee for a Texas NHL franchise.
The Friedkin group will invest roughly $3.5 billion total, including arena construction costs.
NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said the league is still evaluating a potential 33rd team in Texas.
The NHL Board of Governors will discuss the expansion at its September 22 meeting in New York.

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