Gary Bettman: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 13

Former NHLPA Director Bob Goodenow passes away at 72

Bob Goodenow was one of the most influential leaders of the NHL Players Association during one of the most volatile periods in the relationship between the league and its players.

New York Rangers News / Blade of Steel / September 11

Possible NHL Expansion To Spark Old Rivalry Between The New York Rangers And This Lost Franchise

The New York Rangers could find an old rival bourgeoning in old territory. Discussions of expansion in the NHL continue to heat up, with Gary Bettman and Bill Daly's latest statements making the airwaves.

NHL News / House of Hockey / September 9

Gary Bettman & the League Make Multi-Million Dollar Announcement Involving Retired NHLers

For the 1st time, former NHL players will be taken care of thanks to a new element of the upcoming Collective Bargaining Agreement that takes effect in 2026.

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The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

NHL News / House of Hockey / September 8

Gary Bettman and the NHL Announce Details of Next NHL Draft After Controversial Event This Year

The details on the 2026 NHL Draft have been announced by Gary Bettman, but unfortunately for fans, a controversial feature has remained. The 2025 NHL Draft

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

NHL News / House of Hockey / September 7

Top NHL Agent Reams Gary Bettman for His Disrespect of Ken Dryden's Legacy

Top NHL player agent Allan Walsh, who is never afraid to speak his mind regardless of how controversial, is ripping the comments made by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman over Ken Dryden's legacy.

NHL News / House of Hockey / September 6

Gary Bettman Facing Criticism for Omitting Major Part of Ken Dryden's Legacy Following His Passing

One of the greatest goalies in NHL history, six-time cup-champion Ken Dryden, passed away yesterday, leaving an incredible legacy behind him. While he was among the most prolific players of the 70s, losing an average of 12 games out of every 82.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / September 4

More Changes Coming to NHL in Upcoming Season

With the NHL and the NHL Players’ Association (NHLPA) coming to an agreement on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement a year before the current one expires, the league is in uncharted waters.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 3

NHL making big changes for 2026-27 season

The NHL and the Players Association quietly agreed to a new deal during last year’s playoffs, easing concerns among those worried about a labor stoppage.

Edmonton Oilers News / House of Hockey / September 3

The NHL's Latest Rule Changes Could Derail the Edmonton Oilers' Stanley Cup Push

The NHL have implemented rule changes involving the salary cap, and they could now reportedly impact the Oilers and their Stanley Cup chase. After years of teams circumventing the salary cap through LTIR loopholes, Gary Bettman and the NHL have put an end to that, reportedly putting in place a playoff salary cap that looks to stop that.

NHL News / House of Hockey / September 3

Gary Bettman's Successor is Already Known, Per Jeff Marek

Gary Bettman's time as Commissioner in the NHL is running out, and Jeff Marek has revealed who the obvious successor to the role is. Back in 1993, Gary Bettman took over as the Commissioner of the National Hockey League, and since that time the business has been booming, even with the criticism that he gets from hockey fans around the world.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 2

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.

Projecting potential bounce-back players for 2025-26 NHL season

Maple Leafs sign young goaltender to three-year deal

Which NHL teams have the longest current Stanley Cup droughts?

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 22

NHL to organize 2028 World Cup without IIHF involvement

The NHL appears set to move forward with their plan on organizing a World Cup of Hockey. They’re ready to reach out to international clubs directly, rather than work with the IIHF, per TSN’s Darren Dreger.

NHL is expecting more slow-moving offseasons in the future

NHL players with the most to prove for 2025-26 season

Ranking every NHL team’s 2025-26 prospect pool, from 1 to 32

The 75 greatest athletes who didn't win a ring

The 'NHL goalie all-time save percentage leaders' quiz

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The 'Active three-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz

The 'NFL's three-passing TD game leaders' quiz

The 'FBS animal teams' quiz

Vegas Golden Knights News / House of Hockey / August 20

Vegas Golden Knights Given Massive Disadvantage From Gary Bettman and the NHL for the 2025-26 Season

The Vegas Golden Knights landed Mitch Marner this summer, but that may not help after Gary Bettman gave the organization a major disadvantage for 2025/26.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 28

Latest NHL expansion update is bad news for Canadian hockey fans

Where should the NHL expand?

NHL's CBA extension puts league in rare position

Anonymous NHL player Q&A: How do they really feel about the new CBA?

The 25 most memorable Stanley Cup-clinching moments

The 'Arizona Coyotes retired numbers' quiz

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 12

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman is Right About No State Income Tax Being Ridiculous

One of the hot topics entering the 2025 Stanley Cup Final was the issue of no-state income tax, which has been cited as a reason why the Florida Panthers have made the Stanley Cup Final three years in a row.

NHL News / Oilersnation / June 5

NHL Notebook: Bettman, Walsh say CBA talks between NHL, NHLPA in ‘really good shape’ and ‘moving forward’

There seems to be little concern about the direction collective bargaining talks between the NHL and NHLPA are heading, executives from both sides expressed Wednesday.

NHL News / Field Level Media / June 4

Gary Bettman: CBA discussions 'in really good shape'

Addressing the media on Wednesday in Edmonton prior to the Oilers' Game 1 matchup with the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman offered a positive assessment of the league's negotiations with the NHL Players' Association on a new collective bargaining agreement.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 4

Bettman: NHL, NHLPA in ‘really good shape’ regarding upcoming CBA talks

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said the NHL and the league’s player union, the NHLPA, are in “really good shape” in terms of negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 28

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?

The 23 NHL players who have scored 60+ goals in one season

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 20

Could the NHL eventually grant Houston an expansion franchise?

Talk of expansion in the NHL has been swirling for several years.

NHL has no plans to change current playoff format or revert to classic 1-8 matchups

Don’t expect any major NHL rule changes in 2025-26

The most memorable defunct NHL teams

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / March 19

Gary Bettman says NHL and NHLPA will begin CBA talks in early April

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced that the NHL and NHLPA will commence talks on a new CBA in the first week of April. The current CBA is set to expire after the conclusion of the 2025-26 season and would be the first time major changes have been made to it since it was signed in early 2013 to end the 2012 lockout.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 14

2025-26 NHL schedule tentatively agreed upon with Olympics looming

Before next week’s general managers meeting in Palm Beach, Florida, The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun shared a few updates regarding the ongoing Collective Bargaining negotiations and additional notes, in his recurring writeup, NHL Rumblings.

Five NHL teams with the best chance to win it all

The most memorable defunct NHL teams

The 'NHL active points leaders' quiz

NHL News / Larry Brown Sports / February 24

NHL commissioner has surprising stance on 4 Nations Face-Off

The NHL’s recent 4 Nations Face-Off was a huge success for the league. Despite that, there is no guarantee it will be back anytime soon.

Commissioner Gary Bettman to announce picks at 2025 NHL Draft

The most memorable defunct NHL teams

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 23

Commissioner Gary Bettman to announce picks at 2025 NHL Draft

With the NHL following the NBA and NFL's lead, commissioner Gary Bettman will announce the first-round picks for the first time at the 2025 NHL Draft, which will be held June 27-28 in Los Angeles, the league announced Saturday.