{
  "id": 3016806,
  "title": "The Daily: NHL Expanding; Larkin a Top 20 Center",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/the-daily-nhl-expanding-larkin-a-top-20-center",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T12:20:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/daily-nhl-expanding-larkin-top-122028504.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The NHL is set to expand, with a 33rd team confirmed and a potential 34th team on the horizon within a decade. Bill Daly confirmed the move during the NHL European Press tour, stating they are moving ahead with Texas, with Houston and Austin being the most likely locations for the new team. Las Vegas and Seattle successfully established competitive teams, but Vegas has been more successful. Swedish forward Eddie Genborg's summer in the NHL has not gone as planned. Meanwhile, the NHL released its annual Top 20 Centers list, with Red Wings center Dylan Larkin ranked at no. 20, a five spot drop from last year's no. 15. Larkin's trade value has suffered due to his inability to score during 5on5 play last season. The Red Wings had three players on the NHL's top 20 list this year, with Mo Seider ranking highest as the no. 9 defenseman.",
  "summary": "The post The Daily: NHL Expanding; Larkin a Top 20 Center appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now. Expansion is on the horizon for the NHL. Bill Daly spoke with the media a few days ago, and the […] The post The Daily: NHL Expanding; Larkin a Top 20 Center appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}