Gary Bettman answers the question on the minds of every hockey fan!

Will there be a new NHL team in Houston?

"There's a lot of interest in Houston. We're doing our due diligence and we'll see what happens."

Those were the words of NHL commissioner Gary Bettman when asked about the possibility of a new NHL team in Houston on Monday night's Hockey Night in Canada.

The question has been on the minds of hockey fans in Houston for years, and Bettman's comments have only fueled the speculation. Houston is the largest city in the United States without an NHL team, and it has a strong hockey following.

There are several potential ownership groups interested in bringing an NHL team to Houston, and the city has a number of potential arena sites. The Toyota Center, which is home to the NBA's Houston Rockets, is one possibility. Another option is the NRG Stadium, which is home to the NFL's Houston Texans.

If the NHL does decide to expand to Houston, it would be a major coup for the city. It would also be a sign that the NHL is committed to growing the game in the United States.