What happened: The proposed venue would anchor a mixed-use sports and entertainment district at The Shops at Willow Bend. The design brief calls for a year-round destination shaped around the atmosphere of hockey.
Why it matters: A 2031 opening would move the club out of downtown Dallas when its current lease expires. The Plano location targets the northern suburbs, where the team says most season-ticket holders live.
By the numbers: The broader district is projected at $3 billion, with the arena estimated to cost at least $1 billion and $700 million in city funding proposed.
What to watch: Plano voters are tentatively set to consider venue-tax funding on Nov. 3.