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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / August 27
Gary Bettman Has Been Better for Canadian NHL Teams Than Fans Admit
Whenever NHL commissioner Gary Bettman walks onto the ice to present the Stanley Cup, announces a draft pick or appears in front of a crowd, fans know what to do.
NHL News / Yardbarker / August 15
NHL is staring at a $3.5 billion decision that could reshape the league
The NHL has opened the door to placing its 33rd franchise in Texas.
Soccer News / Oilersnation / August 4
Why NHL Expansion to 33 teams is a bad idea for hockey
I won’t beat around the bush. I am not in support of NHL expansion. A 33rd NHL team? Is there any good reason besides billions of dollars in expansion fees?
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 23
Gary Bettman: $3.5 billion for investment fee, arena build if Houston or Austin NHL expansion happens
It looks like expansion is on the menu once again. The NHL Board of Governors met in New York on Tuesday, and as NHL commissioner Gary Bettman met with
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
Dallas Stars News / Field Level Media / June 23
Report: NHL eyeing Austin and Houston for expansion
The Dallas Stars could one day have some company in Texas, with ESPN reporting Tuesday that the NHL is looking at Austin and Houston as potential expansion targets.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 23
NHL to investigate two Texas cities for expansion
Should the NHL find a suitable ownership group, it won’t come cheaply.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / June 8
Emptying the 2026 NHL Combine Notebook
The 2026 NHL Combine has come and gone. We are just 18 days away from the Toronto Maple Leafs being put on the clock in Buffalo by commissioner Gary Bettman.
NHL News / Field Level Media / June 3
Gary Bettman addresses retirement report: Nothing imminent
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman turned 74 on Tuesday, but retirement is not on the immediate horizon. Bettman said of his retirement and rumors this could
NHL News / Canucksarmy / June 3
Gary Bettman says NHL has worked on ‘succession plan’ for new commissioner; outlines 2027 All-Star Weekend
The NHL is replacing its traditional All-Star Game with another international tournament format in 2027, while commissioner Gary Bettman says there are no immediate plans for him to step down.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 3
NHL and NHLPA Announce 2027 All Star Game Festivities
Prior to Game 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and NHLPA Executive Director Marty Walsh announced that the New York Islanders and UBS Arena will be getting an All-Star Game.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
NHL News / Oilersnation / June 2
NHL Notebook: Bettman succession plan begins to take shape
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has begun laying a framework for his succession after over three decades on the job. This, according to Elliotte Friedman, who reported that details of the succession plan have been taking shape behind the scenes as Bettman plans for his eventual resignation from the role.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 2
Bettman Sides with Vegas on Cassidy Block: Leaves Oilers and Kings Waiting
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has come out in support of the Vegas Golden Knights’ decision to deny fired head coach Bruce Cassidy permission to interview with other teams, calling the move “completely reasonable” based on his existing contract.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 19
Insider reveals series of events leading to NHL sanctions on Golden Knights
The NHL came down hard this past week on the Vegas Golden Knights, who were sanctioned with the loss of a second-round draft pick in 2026, and head coach John Tortorella was slapped with a $100K fine for not speaking with the media following their Game 6 series-clinching win over the Anaheim Ducks.
NHL News / Oilersnation / April 28
‘It wasn’t a controversy’: Commissioner Gary Bettman defends ruling of Ducks’ overtime goal
Fans of the Edmonton Oilers might not want to hear this, but the head honcho of the NHL agrees with the final decision that cost their team an important game.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 21
Commissioner Gary Bettman: Future NHL expansion will cost substantially more than $1 billion
Expansion continues to be one of the biggest conversations with regard to the long-term focus of the NHL.
There was reportedly a heated exchange between Gary Bettman and an NHL general manager
The NHL general managers' meeting began a few days ago, and several different topics were discussed. While there is often talk of newer, more current issues like goal reviews, there is a more common topic that has once again sparked a major debate, involving Gary Bettman.
Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 3
Calgary mayor Farkas, NHL commissioner Bettman to attend Tuesday’s game, discuss World Cup bid
The Calgary Flames host the Dallas Stars on Tuesday evening. It’s the 60th game of the Flames season, and 30th home game of their season. While the game
NHL News / Oilersnation / November 15
NHL Notebook: Gary Bettman discusses 2026 Olympic arena construction concerns
The 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics are right around the corner. Despite that, one of the stadiums to be used for hockey, the PalaItalia Santa Giulia, has yet to be completed.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 14
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman bothered by issues with 2026 Olympic arena
The main venue where the 2026 Olympic hockey will be played is the Milano Santagiulia Arena.
NHL News / Field Level Media / October 15
Gary Bettman: 'Concern' over Olympic venue, no NHL expansion soon
Following a Board of Governors meeting on Wednesday in New York, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman offered updates on an array of topics. The biggest point of emphasis?
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 15
Gary Bettman has major 'concern' ahead of 2026 Winter Olympics
There is a little bit of uneasiness building toward February.
Toronto Maple Leafs News / TheLeafsnation / October 8
Gary Bettman believes Maple Leafs are still undervalued, rejects idea of new expansion teams
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman was in attendance for the Toronto Maple Leafs’ home opener against the Montreal Canadiens. Not to announce anything specific, but just because he wanted to be there.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 2, 2025
Changes to NHL's LTIR to take effect in 2025-26, other CBA changes moved up
A handful of changes outlined in the CBA extension and new Memorandum of Understanding that were ratified over the summer will go into effect earlier than expected.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 28, 2025
Latest NHL expansion update is bad news for Canadian hockey fans
Where should the NHL expand?
NHL News / Yardbarker / March 28, 2025
Should the NHL bring back the 1v8 playoff format?
Gary Bettman stated he liked the setup and had no plans to change back to the 1v8. Is one better than the other?
NHL News / Habs Fanatics / March 22, 2025
Report: NHL expanding to 34 teams 'is coming'
Obviously, when we think about the next expansion process, we think about the possibility of the Quebec Nordiques returning, but Gary Bettman already seems to have his sights set elsewhere.
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