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Kevin Connolly, who starred in the hit HBO show “Entourage” and is an Islanders superfan, announced the Isles’ No. 30 overall pick of Brock Nelson that year. The move to a decentralized draft ends the long-running tradition in the NHL in which the entire league and its fanbases came together in one location.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has announced his decision to reduce the suspension handed to Minnesota Wild forward Ryan Hartman following an altercation with Ottawa Senators forward Tim Stutzle in early February.

On 'The Rich Eisen Show,' NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said he does not know if the 4 Nations Face-Off will be a one-off event as the NHL has more international events on the horizon.

Minnesota Wild's Ryan Hartman had his 10-game suspension for dangerous play reduced to eight games by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, sparking fan outr

With the NHL following the NBA and NFL's lead, commissioner Gary Bettman will announce the first-round picks for the first time at the 2025 NHL Draft, which will be held June 27-28 in Los Angeles, the league announced Saturday.

Bettman confirmed that the NHL will return to the traditional All-Star Game format next year before players head to the 2026 Olympics for the first time since 2014. The league has also committed to a 2028 World Cup of Hockey, leaving the 4 Nations without a defined place in the schedule.

But Its Future Remains Uncertain The NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off delivered everything the league could have hoped for—thrilling competition, fierce rivalries, and record-breaking viewership. But despite its overwhelming success,

The NHL’s recent 4 Nations Face-Off was a huge success for the league. Despite that, there is no guarantee it will be back anytime soon.