NHL's Gary Bettman Talks World Cup Plans

NHL's Gary Bettman Talks World Cup Plans After Success of 4 Nations Face-Off
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Gary Bettman setting himself up for storm of boos with big NHL draft change
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 Reduces Ryan Hartman's Suspension Following Appeal
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.
NHL Fans Are Frustrated With Commissioner Gary Bettman for Reducing Ryan Hartman’s Suspension
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
Gary Bettman unsure on 4 Nations Face-Off future with other events on the horizon
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.
Why NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman isn’t sure 4 Nations Face-Off will happen next season
While it saw enormous success, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman isn't sure the 4 Nations Face-Off will be returning next season with other international play coming up.
Commissioner Gary Bettman to announce picks at 2025 NHL Draft
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.
NHL Commissioner Speaks Frankly About Future of the 4 Nations Face-Off
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.
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman Unsure if 4 Nations Tournament Will Return
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,
NHL commissioner unsure if 4 Nations will return, despite success: 'We've got a lot of things to consider'
Olympics and World Cup of Hockey, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said there may not be room for another tournament.
NHL commissioner has surprising stance on 4 Nations Face-Off
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.
NHL commissioner reduces suspension of Minnesota Wild's Ryan Hartman after appeal
The Minnesota Wild's Ryan Hartman had been suspended 10 games for roughing, but Gary Bettman reduced the length after hearing ...
Why NHL Commissioner Reduced Suspension To Wild's Ryan Hartman
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman reduced Minnesota Wild center Ryan Hartman’s 10-game suspension to eight games.
Wild’s Ryan Hartman says he didn’t intend to injure Tim Stützle; Joel Eriksson Ek lands on IR
Ryan Hartman was well aware of Gary Bettman’s track record and how rare it is for the NHL Commissioner to shorten suspensions ...
NHL will hold its first decentralized draft at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on June 27-28
The 2025 NHL draft will take place June 27 and 28 at L.A. Live’s Peacock Theatre, the league announced Saturday, and Bettman ...