Gary Bettman worries about arena delays before NHL’s return to the Olympics
NHL’s Concern Over Olympic Ice Hockey Venue Progress The NHL is growing increasingly worried about the state of its ice hockey venues being constructed for the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics, which are only four months away. The main arena, with a capacity of 16,000 seats, is nearing completion and will host the ice hockey events […]
Gary Bettman responds to the ‘absurd’ NHL state tax issue
NHL Commissioner Comments on Florida Hockey Tax Debate During a recent broadcast, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman dismissed former player Paul Bissonette’s concerns regarding the advantages Florida hockey teams might have due to the lack of state income tax. Bissonette, who transitioned from playing in the NHL and minor leagues to a media career, had previously […]
Gary Bettman setting himself up for more boos with NHL draft change
Get ready to boove Gary Bettman more in the 2025 NHL Draft. The NHL will announce to committee members the names of all first-round selections in the draft in Los Angeles in late June as the league marks its first distributed draft. This move mimics what the NFL and NBA have been doing for years. […]
NHL’s Gary Bettman speaks out
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman reflected on Columbus Blue Jackets winger Johnny Gaudreau's “infectious energy” following the tragic news that the 31-year-old Columbus star has passed away. In a statement released Friday morning, Bettman paid tribute to the NHL All-Star who was killed along with his 29-year-old brother, Matthew, when he was struck by a suspected […]