Gary Bettman: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NHL Sparks Outrage with Terrible Offseason Decision Ahead of 2025-26 Season

The 2025 NHL Draft was widely criticized after being slow, long and awkward, but now Gary Bettman and the NHL have made the shock decision to keep the same format for 2026.

NHL News / House of Hockey / July 10

Gary Bettman and the NHL Officially Take Action to End Tax Disadvantages After New Findings

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and the league are changing the signing bonus structure in the next CBA to finally combat tax disadvantages for some teams, as discovered by The Athletic.

NHL News / Pensburgh / July 9

Examining new details within the NHL’s new collective bargaining agreement

Finally, labor peace in hockey! The NHL and NHLPA have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement, over a year out from when the current one expires.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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NHL News / Breakaway on SI / July 8

NHL, NHLPA Ratify New CBA

The NHL will not experience a work stoppage anytime soon. The NHL and NHL Players Association (NHLPA) recently agreed to the framework of a new Collective Bargaining Agreement, but awaited the final step.

NHL News / Blade of Steel / July 8

It's Official: Gary Bettman Announces New NHL CBA Deal with NHLPA

The NHL's current CBA was up at the end of the 2025/26 season, but now Gary Bettman has put the fans worries to rest by officially signing a new CBA with the NHLPA.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 8

NHL, NHLPA ratify four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement beginning in 2026-27

It’s official. The National Hockey League’s Board of Governors and NHL Players’ Association have ratified a four-year collective bargaining agreement. The extension of the current CBA comes well before the current contract was set to expire.

NHL News / Dose.ca / July 5

Expansion: Gary Bettman 'hears about Quebec City

There’s a growing sense that the NHL may be expanding over the next few years. After the arrival of the Golden Knights and the Kraken in recent years, the league dealt with the problematic Coyotes, so that everything is under control across the league’s 32 markets.

NHL News / Blade of Steel / July 4

NHL Expansion Stakes Skyrocket as League Seeks Billions from Five Contending Cities

Per NHL analyst Frank Seravalli, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has informed potential expansion cities that their expansion fee will be considerable. The National Hockey League already has 32 clubs, but there's a good chance that number could increase before long.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 28

Latest NHL expansion update is bad news for Canadian hockey fans

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NHL News / Field Level Media / June 27

NHL, NHLPA agree to 4-year extension on CBA

The National Hockey League and the NHL Players' Association jointly announced a four-year extension of their collective bargaining agreement on Friday.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 27

NHLPA head Marty Walsh on state income tax advantage: ‘Nothing we can do about it’

If you’re hoping that the NHL will make some changes with regards to state taxes, you better not hold your breath. The NHL and NHLPA met on Friday ahead

NHL News / House of Hockey / June 27

Gary Bettman's Shocking Financial Demands for the NHL's Next Expansion Franchise Release Publicly

With even more noise surrounding the potential of further expansion into the NHL, the stunning financial demands by Commissioner Gary Bettman are being made public.

NHL News / Field Level Media / June 27

Report: NHL expansion team fees to top $2 billion

The next time the NHL decides to add new teams, the expansion fee is expected to be $2 billion-plus, Sportico reported on Thursday. While expansion isn't imminent, the league updated team owners at their Wednesday meeting in Los Angeles regarding the expected price of a new club.

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NHL News / Hockey Latest / June 26

Pierre LeBrun Provides Update on Major NHL Regular Season Schedule Changes

NHL insider Pierre LeBrun revealed that Gary Bettman and the NHL are planning a switchover to an 84-game season, and he provided some more clarity. The NHL and NHLPA are nearing a four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) extension, according to 'Daily Faceoff' insider Frank Seravalli.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / June 26

NHL and NHLPA Launch Host City Selection Process for World Cup of Hockey 2028

On Thursday, the NHL and the NHL Players’ Association officially announced the launch of the selection process to find the host city for the 2028 World Cup of Hockey.

NHL News / Dose.ca / June 25

NHL expansion: it’s only a matter of time before the next one!

Gary Bettman really wants to see the NHL get to (at least) 33 teams. There was some development on the subject of potential NHL expansion on Wednesday.

NHL News / Hockey Latest / June 20

NHL Officially Announces Date for Next Season's Schedule Release

Hockey fans, start getting excited again, as next season's schedule release date has been revealed, and it is coming shortly, as a July date has now been set.

NHL News / House of Hockey / June 17

NHL & Gary Bettman Considering Major Changes to Playoff Rules After Years of Loophole Exploitation

The NHL has had an issue with teams exploiting LTIR loopholes for years, and now a report has revealed that Gary Bettman is looking to put a stop to it.

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