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Hockey fans have a lot of patience. We put up with 84-game seasons, a Gary Bettman press conference, and the occasional goalie interference review that takes longer than a Lord of the Rings film, but the Hometown Remix collection has found the limit.

NHL News / EasySportz / October 27

Gary Bettman, It’s Time to Speak Up. Antisemitic Banners at an NHL Game Should Alarm Every Hockey Fan.

Dear Gary Bettman, Hockey has a lot of problems. Officiating debates, questionable contracts, struggling franchises and fans who think every second-period turnover deserves a congressional investigation.

Montreal Canadiens News / Dose.ca / October 25

Gary Bettman would like to see an outdoor game in Montreal

Have you heard of Ashkan Karbasfrooshan? If you've been following the story of the Expos' return to MLB, you're probably familiar with this entrepreneur who's campaigning for the return of our beloved team.

Nikita Kucherov News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

NHL News / The Sick Podcast / October 9

NHL Commisioner Gary Bettman Defends Potential NHL Expansion To Atlanta

It has been well documented that Houston and Atlanta are the most likely destinations for the next – and some may say inevitable – wave of NHL expansion.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 4

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman Concerned With No-Trade Clause Situation

Putting trade protection in contracts has become more common in recent years as players look to utilize their leverage to get some form of security in

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 4

Bettman is setting the table for no-trade clause discussions for next CBA

Player control in the NHL is happening like never before, with stars demanding hefty contracts and taking control of their destiny through no-trade clauses

Vegas Golden Knights News / Vegas Hockey Knight / October 2

Gary Bettman's potential no-trade clause move could unleash Kelly McCrimmon on a new level

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman is eyeing player contracts, but not in the way you think. He's not going after William Karlsson's new deal or trying to take money from Mark Stone to stop him from getting a new spleen.

NHL News / Dose.ca / October 2

The players are following the rules: Gary Bettman isn’t happy

The topic of no-trade clauses is generating a lot of buzz right now. After all, quite a few players are using them to take control of their own futures and get traded to a team that's a good fit for them going forward.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 1

NHL commissioner displeased by players' usage of no-trade clauses

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman expressed his displeasure with how no-trade and no-movement clauses are being used by some of the league's players and said the NHL will be monitoring how the protections are being utilized in the future.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 2

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman critical of no-trade clauses amid rise in trade requests

Could we finally see an adjustment to no-trade clauses? NHL commissioner Gary Bettman thinks it could be on the table.

‘We’re thrilled’: Gary Bettman keen on Hot for Hockey romance series

The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / NHL Trade Talk / October 1

Bettman Takes Shot at NHL No-Trade Clauses: Expect the League to Make Changes

“It’s something we’re going to keep an eye on, but I think we’ve gotten past the way no-trade clauses were originally intended.” Those were comments from

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 2

Gary Bettman keen on Hot for Hockey romance series: 'We're thrilled'

Hockey romance novels and TV shows have taken the NHL by storm, and the league is diving into the topic head-on.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman critical of no-trade clauses amid rise in trade requests

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

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The 'Active 3-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz

NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 23

NHL Pumps the Brakes on Expansion Talk

The NHL Board of Governors met on Tuesday, and the process regarding potential expansion remains ongoing. Summer reports suggested the NHL was leaning toward expansion and adding another team in Texas.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / September 23

NHL Pumps the Breaks on Expansion Talk

NHL News / Burn City Sports / September 23

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman shares massive Arizona Coyotes expansion update

The Arizona Coyotes’ return to the Valley no longer feels like a question of whether anyone wants NHL hockey in Phoenix. It comes down to whether someone can actually build a place for it.

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 staring at a $3.5B decision that could reshape the league

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.

Avalanche face a dilemma with their longtime playoff hero

Rangers just made another failed season far more expensive

If Patrik Laine signs with the Maple Leafs, who leaves?

Five best bargain options available in NHL free agency

Top NHL sophomore breakout candidates for 2026-27

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.

The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

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 / 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.

Gary Bettman: No plans for NHL to change regular-season points system

The 'NHL Jack Adams Award winners' quiz

NHL News / Dose.ca / March 19

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.