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LAS VEGAS (AP) \u2014 While the NHL may soon expand<\/a> to Houston or Austin, Texas, the road to adding a 33rd team still has some obstacles to clear.<\/p>\n

With the league in the middle of a process of exploring possible expansion with billionaire Dan Friedkin and his family<\/a>, Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly said Wednesday the Board of Governors still needs to be fully sold on the idea.<\/p>\n

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