Third time’s a charm: Bettman discusses possible Atlanta expansion
SUNRISE, Fla. — Gary Bettman did nothing to quell belief that the National Hockey League is getting serious about expanding to Atlanta. “It’s a different place than when the Flames…
Everything Gary Bettman said at NHL’s GM meetings
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman spoke with the media for nearly 20 minutes Wednesday after three days of meetings with the league’s general managers. Here is a roundup of the things…
Bettman shoots down changes to overtime, playoff format
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said regular-season overtime and the playoff format will not be seeing any changes. Bettman also announced that no rule changes were proposed during this week’s general…
Bettman says U.S.-Canada tariffs could ‘make it more difficult and more painful’ on NHL
The political tension between the U.S. and Canada has the attention of NHL commissioner Gary Bettman. After U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping 25 per cent tariffs on Canada and Mexico…
Bettman confident ‘very constructive’ relationship with NHLPA will lead to quick CBA
MANALAPAN, Fla. — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman emerged from two days of meetings with the league’s Board of Governors at the Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa projecting confidence the…
Bettman cautiously optimistic about new Senators arena in downtown Ottawa
OTTAWA — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman was optimistic about the vision of a centrally located arena becoming a reality for the Ottawa Senators following a day packed with meetings, tours…
Bettman on expanding NHL’s international presence, plan for CBA talks
TORONTO — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman suggested the NHL could look to play more games overseas in the coming years, as the league aims to continue growing its presence globally.…
Bettman cools NHL expansion buzz, expresses desire to start CBA talks in January
NEW YORK — Commissioner Gary Bettman said that the prospect of expanding the National Hockey League “never came up in any form” as a topic during the three-hour Board of…
Bettman, Walsh talk 4 Nations Face-Off, spiking salary cap, second Toronto team?
SUNRISE, Fla. — For the first time in 11 long years, we are bracing for true, best-on-best international hockey. Details of 2025’s much-anticipated 4 Nations Face-Off were announced by NHL…