Houston Sports: The three best options for landing an NHL team in Houston
By T.A. Mock
Calgary Flames
Before we get into anything else, just look at those uniforms. The colors are akin to the Houston Rockets alternative, ketchup and mustard, uniforms. Now imagine a flaming ‘H’ on the center of that jersey and let your excitement build.
The Flames have been locked in a heated battle for a new stadium for years. Calgary may be budging, finally, but it isn’t clear. The city is currently building a new, two-arena stadium in an effort to be a part of the 2026 Olympic bid and the Flame may be included in that stadium but it’s not for sure.
About a year ago, the Flames ownership group hinted at negotiations for a new stadium in Calgary being over. So far, this stance hasn’t seemed to change on the Flames end of things but, as I said, the city may finally be giving in.
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Gary Bettman also indicated previously that he thinks the Flames time in Calgary may be over because attempts to stay are becoming “futile.” So, time will truly tell if the Flames will truly be done in Calgary but it is looking likely.
Of these three teams, the Flames have the most talent and a very solid, young core. As such, the Flames have maintained solid attendance but the city may have chased them out of town. It’s hard to see such a talented team relocate but the Flames could very well end up in Houston.