Gary Bettman: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NHL Insider Calls Out Gary Bettman After Capitals and Canadiens Given Warning

The first round of the 2025 NHL playoffs have not disappointed as we have already witnessed upsets, drama, and intrigue. Tensions have certainly been high as the teams get deeper in their series.

NHL News / Blade of Steel / April 27

Gary Bettman and the NHL Send a Warning to the Canadiens and Capitals Ahead of Crucial Game Four

Following the shenanigans during Game 3 between the Capitals and Canadiens, the league has issued both teams a warning to ensure cooler tempers prevail.

Ottawa Senators News / House of Hockey / April 25

Bettman Brings the Hammer: Senators and Cousins Face NHL Punishment

Before Game 3, there was an altercation in warmups between Nick Cousins and Anthony Stolarz, and now the Senators and Cousins have been fined after the relatively small infraction between the two former teammates.

Jonathan Toews News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 25

The Wranglers and Firebirds have a rivalry forged in the Calder Cup playoffs

Friends, for years we’ve heard National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman tout the importance of building rivalries via the league’s division-heavy playoff system.

NHL News / Blade of Steel / April 23

NHL Playoffs Viewership Numbers Leave Gary Bettman in Shock

The numbers are in, and they aren't good, as a lot fewer fans have been watching the NHL playoffs this year, which is causing concern for Gary Bettman.

Minnesota Wild News / House of Hockey / April 21

Minnesota Wild Rookie Zeev Buium Fined by Gary Bettman and the NHL After First Career Game

Zeev Buium is arguably the Minnesota Wild's top prospect right now. This is especially true as fellow defenseman David Jiricek remains out for the season.

NHL News / House of Hockey / April 15

Over 100 NHLers Call on the League and Gary Bettman to Make Major Rule Change

The NHLPA's annual Player Poll often brings us some intriguing insights, and this year, it's the support for a rule change involving the 'jailbreak goal'.

Washington Capitals News / House of Hockey / April 9

Alex Ovechkin's 895th Goal Leads to Another Major Record Being Broken for the NHL and Gary Bettman

TNT broke a viewership record during the game when Alex Ovechkin broke the all-time goals record that was held by Wayne Gretzky, another great accomplishment.

NHL News / Blade of Steel / April 9

Paul Bissonnette Claims Panthers are Tanking to Have the Easiest First Round Matchup: The Maple Leafs

The Florida Panthers have struggled as of late, and now, NHL personality Paul Bissonnette has sarcastically revealed their reason behind it. Almost every

Washington Capitals News / House of Hockey / April 9

Gary Bettman Officially Considering Major Rule Change After Alex Ovechkin Broke Wayne Gretzky's Record

One key rule in the NHL's CBA is that owners won't give their players benefits outside a salary, but after Alexander Ovechkin made history, Gary Bettman may change that.

Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / April 6

Gary Bettman’s immediate reaction to Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin passing Wayne Gretzky

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin became the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer on Sunday, passing Wayne Gretzky by scoring the 895th goal of his career against the New York Islanders, and immediately after the goal, league commissioner Gary Bettman had a simple declaration on the accomplishment.

Washington Capitals News / Athlon Sports / April 3

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman Reveals Plan for Alex Ovechkin's Record Moment

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is within striking distance of history, and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman is ready to ensure his big moment gets the attention in deserves.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / April 2

NHL Officially Begins New CBA Talks

The NHL and NHL Players' Association officially began talks on a new collective bargaining agreement Tuesday, TSN's Pierre LeBrun reports. Last month, commissioner Gary Bettman shared that the two sides would begin CBA discussions the first week of April, but noted that they already had "casual talks" beforehand.

NHL News / TheLeafsnation / April 2

Rogers, NHL formally announce 12-year television rights deal

Rogers Communications, the parent company of Sportsnet, and the National Hockey League formally announced a 12-year agreement for the national media rights to NHL games in Canada, on Wednesday, extending the partnership into a multi-decade relationship.

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 / Inside The Rink / March 27

NHL Likely to Return to Centralized Draft in 2026

After a previous vote by the National Hockey League’s general managers, the NHL Entry Draft will be decentralized for the 2025 event. Since the change, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has let the media and fans know he’s not a fan of the decentralized format.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 25

NHL Rumours: Western Team Possibly in Line for Outdoor Game

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. We’re nearing the end of the 2024-25 regular season. However, we’re already thinking about the coming seasons.

Detroit Red Wings News / NHL Rumors / March 24

An outdoor NHL game will be heading to Utah at some point

Cole Bagley: NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said that Utah will get an outdoor game at some point and that the NHL has looked at Rice Eccles Stadium as a potential location.

NHL News / Oilersnation / March 21

NHL Notebook: League not considering change to playoff format

There aren’t going to be changes to the NHL’s playoff format any time soon. Commissioner Gary Bettman spoke to the media at the league’s general managers meetings on Wednesday, taking questions on a variety of topics.

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 / Daily Faceoff / March 20

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

MANALAPAN, Fla. — Hockey fans hoping for fundamental changes to the NHL’s playoff format or the matrix and timing of the regular season schedule should not hold their breath.

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 / Field Level Media / March 19

NHL to enter CBA talks, ponder next All-Star Game

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said Wednesday that talks with the National Hockey League Players' Association on the next collective bargaining agreement will begin in the first week of April.

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