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On YouTubeNHL News / Daily Faceoff / December 3
Bill Daly: 'If rink not completed, no NHLers going to the Olympics'
Unless things take a drastic turn for the better, this experience could embolden the league to eschew Olympic participation for the foreseeable future.
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 20
Gary Bettman denies conspiracy theory about NHL expansion
What exactly is the league’s plan in establishing a presence in Europe in this way?
The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz
How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?
NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 12
NHL concerned about 2026 Olympic hockey arena, will inspect construction progress
Concerned about the ongoing construction process surrounding the official ice hockey venue for the 2026 Winter Olympics, the National Hockey League will send representatives to Milan next week to inspect the site.
Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?
NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.
NHL News / Breakaway on SI / October 15
NHL Executive Shuts Down Expansion Rumors
After rumors of league expansion picked up speed over the last few months, one NHL executive is cautioning every one to cool their jets. Current deputy
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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 10
NHL’s Bill Daly provides update on potential Atlanta expansion
Over the last decade, the NHL has expanded by two teams to its current total of 32 teams. The Vegas Golden Knights (2017-18) and Seattle Kraken (2021-22) are the latest members of the NHL fraternity.
NHL waits for firm bid before considering Atlanta 
The NHL needs a "fully baked plan" from an ownership group in Atlanta before considering an expansion team for the city, deputy commissioner Bill Daly told ESPN.
Edmonton Oilers News / Oilersnation / September 9
NHL confirms investigation into Oilers’ LTIR usage has closed, no punishment will be handed out
The second-round draft picks are safe. According to Daily Faceoff’s Matt Larkin, the NHL’s deputy commissioner, Bill Daly, confirmed on Tuesday that the league’s investigation into the Edmonton Oilers’ use of the Long-Term Injured Reserve has been closed, and that the team won’t be handed any punishment for wrongdoing.
NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 4
NHL and NHLPA Still Working on All-Star Game Concepts for 2026 and 2027
After the success of the Four Nations Faceoff this past February, the NHL is pivoting away from the NHL All-Star Game, at least for this year. There will still be some event, but it is unclear what that event will be.
NHL Explains Reduction in Contract Limits
The NHL recently agreed to the framework and will soon kick off a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with some pretty big changes on the horizon.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 20
Potential NHL expansion doused with cold water by deputy commissioner
As the Stanley Cup Playoffs roll on, the future of the NHL is in the news. Players will go to the 2026 Olympics, forgoing an All-Star Game to do so. Labor negotiations are in a good place, as the CBA reaches its final season.
NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 20
Expansion speculation gets cold water dumped all over it
There’s quite a bit of speculation around the National Hockey League that more franchises are on the way. That expansion speculation now seems to be cooling, per The Athletic.
NHL News / Oilersnation / April 4
NHL Notebook: Deputy commissioner Bill Daly says league is ‘pretty satisfied’ with current playoff format
As the Edmonton Oilers prepare to play the Los Angeles Kings for the… *checks notes*… fourth consecutive season, the league appears to have no desire to change the current playoff format.
NHL News / TheLeafsnation / April 4
Bill Daly on the resounding success of the 4 Nations Face-Off, a potential Battle of Ontario and more
NHL deputy commissioner and chief legal officer Bill Daly joined Nick Alberga and Jay Rosehill for an exclusive interview on Leafs Morning Take, where he spoke candidly about a number of issues across the league on Friday.
NHL News / Bruins Insider / December 12
The NHL has made a decision on Ex-Bruin Tyler Bertuzzi's tampering case
Tyler Bertuzzi's contract wasn't the only one under the microscope.
Chicago Blackhawks News / Maple Leafs Daily / December 11
The NHL appears to have reached a verdict on the Tyler Bertuzzi/Blackhawks UFA tampering case
Some may view this as the NHL simply going easy on teams.
NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / December 1, 2024
NHL Lists Tampering Penalties, Sends Huge Warning to Teams
NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly has issued a stern reminder to general managers about the league’s strict stance on tampering with pending unrestricted free agents (UFAs).
NHL News / Blade of Steel / November 12, 2024
NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly Puts All GM's on Notice for League Tampering
NHL General Managers have been put on notice after reports that teams spoke with four free agents before they were allowed to, leading to concerns about tampering General Managers from around the NHL are taking part in annual meetings this week to discuss the state of the league and potential changes.
NHL News / Detroit Hockey Now / September 11, 2024
Former Red Wings Star Blasts NHL Deputy Commissioner
Detroit Red Wings Hall of Fame defenseman Viacheslav Fetisov has a message for NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly. And that message is mind your own business.
Vegas Golden Knights News / Vegas Hockey Now / September 11, 2024
After Golden Knights Use LTIR Rule, NHL GMs Want Changes
The Vegas Golden Knights properly used the NHL’s long-term injured reserve rules in consecutive seasons, putting Mark Stone on LTIR at mid-season and getting him back for Game 1 of their Round One playoff series.
NHL News / Yardbarker / September 12, 2023
NHL open to trying an expansion team in Atlanta for third time
Bill Daly believes based on how the landscape of the league has changed over the last few years that if the league tried a third time, things would be much different.
NHL News / Yardbarker / August 14, 2021
NHLPA 'strongly encourages' players to get fully vaccinated, warns of potential consequences if they aren't
NHL players were "strongly encouraged" by the NHL Players' Association last week to get fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and warned of potential consequences if they do not do so, according to The Athletic's Michael Russo and Katie Strang.
NHL News / Yardbarker / August 17, 2020
NHL sets protocols for family members to enter bubble
The NHL and NHL Players' Association have set protocols for family members to enter the Edmonton bubble site for the conference finals.
Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / July 8, 2020
NHL still planning for Edmonton hub despite COVID-19 outbreak at hospital?
An outbreak at Edmonton’s Misericordia Hospital has killed three patients, infected 20 other patients and affected at least 15 staff members. NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly responded to the news by saying that these events won't affect the league's schedule as of right now:
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