Gary Bettman

Why the NHL Needs to Go to the 2026 Winter Olympics

Since the NHL All-Star Game has come and gone, I figured now would be as good a time as any to talk about another big-time hockey event that the NHL needs to be involved in. I am talking about the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina. While NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has made it […]

Does the NHL Have a Visibility Issue?

Back in 2021, when the NHL announced its new TV deal with ESPN and Disney, I, for one, was very happy. I was already a subscriber to the Hulu, ESPN+, and Disney+ package, so now that a puck bag full of NHL games were going to be at my fingertips almost every night, I dusted […]

Why It’s Time To Worry About The NHL Salary Cap

The NHL is rapidly growing as they are having their best year yet with viewership. With the success they have been having, you’d expect for it to trickle down throughout the NHL and especially regarding the NHL Salary Cap. Due to the stagnant salary cap, teams around the league this year find themselves in a […]

Will the Bruins Be Playing Overseas In The Near Future?

The NHL has focused on growing the league and the sport of hockey. One of the ways they look to accomplish this goal is by hosting NHL games overseas in different countries allowing players to play in their home countries and those fans to experience an NHL matchup firsthand. Back in October, it was announced […]

New Salary Cap Implications in Detroit

On Tuesday, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman indicated that the NHL salary cap will rise $1 million to $83.5 million. He also stated that if the players pay off the remaining $70 million escrow debt to the owners during this season, the cap could increase to as high as $86 million for the start of the […]

Surprising City Named As Potential NHL Expansion Location

The NHL is looking to continue to grow, as we have seen over the years with the recent team expansions of the Vegas Golden Knights and the Seattle Kraken. It seems the NHL is not done yet, as expansion cities are once again gaining traction. Recently Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman shared some intriguing updates regarding potential […]

The Real Reason Why Gary Bettman is Set On NHL in Arizona Revealed

The existence of the Arizona Coyotes is an interesting and frustrating one all at the same time. Even with the franchise not proving they can stay in one city, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman is still set on the NHL being a part of Arizona. The good news is they will finally be getting that new […]

Commissioner Gary Bettman Announces Record Revenues For NHL

In a press conference on Wednesday, National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman announced record revenues as the league completed an 82-game season for the first time since 2018-19. Bettman stated that the total revenue for the NHL could be in excess of $5.2 billion. However, the commissioner estimated that the salary cap would not see […]

Breaking News: Bettman Denies Marchand Appeal

On Friday, the National Hockey League’s Commissioner Gary Bettman ruled against Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand, upholding his six-game suspension. This is the eighth suspension of Marchand’s career. Marchand issued an appeal on Wednesday in an attempt to shorten his suspension for punching and swinging his stick at Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry in a […]

Breaking News: Bruins Will Host 2023 Winter Classic at Fenway Park

Gary Bettman announced a number of events at his All-Star Weekend media availability, including the 2023 All-Star Game, which will be hosted by the Panthers, a 2023 Stadium Series game hosted in Carolina, and the return of the Global Series to Germany, Switzerland, and Finland. The Bruins are no strangers to outdoor games, as they […]