Gary Bettman

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 […]

Covid-19 Continues To Impact The League With Serious Implications

As the holiday season is upon us and the deadline to pull out of the Olympics draws ever so near, Covid continues to rack up names in its protocol superstar studded list. Since we last reported here at Inside The Rink, The list of teams and players has grown significantly, as has the concern about […]

What Would It Mean For The NHL If The Quebec Nordiques Were To Return

With new rumors circulating about Quebec Premier François Legault has set requested a meeting with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman about the possible return of the Quebec Nordiques, it raises the question of what this would mean for the NHL, Quebec City, and the Province of Quebec. The Nordiques were relocated from Quebec City to Denver, […]

Rumor: Quebec Nordiques Attempting Another Comeback

Rumors are swirling around the internet tonight around the idea that Premier François Legault has not only set up a committee to rejuvenate the sport of hockey in Quebec but has also requested a meeting with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. According to Alexandre Pratt of the La Presse, that could become a reality sooner rather […]

NHL Gets It Wrong, Blackhawks Double Down On Wrong Decision On John Doe 2

Two weeks ago, I wrote an article about the NHL needing a change of leadership. Then, just a few days ago, Gary Bettman comes out and decides to be on the wrong side of a stance surrounding John Doe 2 and the NHL not be providing him therapy, as that decision would be up to […]

NHL Leadership Gets It Wrong in John Doe 2 Decision. Again. It’s Not OK.

If you haven’t had a chance to watch the interview with John Doe 2’s mother on TSN last night, I can only highly suggest you do. The interview is uncomfortable, concerning, and most importantly, precisely what needs to be heard in such a horrible and unfathomable situation. For those of you who have read my […]

Opinion: Why It’s Time For New Leadership in the NHL

There have been many news stories and scandals surrounding the NHL that have called into question the integrity and honestly of leadership at the most senior levels in the NHL. The questioning is warranted, and some might even argue that there should be way more than questioning. According to the infamous Allan Walsh of Octagon-Hockey, […]

Bettman Speaks

After a long week full of news, breaking stories, and emotional turmoil, fans of the NHL have been looking forward and wondering what NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly would have to say about the Blackhawks, Kyle Beach, and the rest of the scandal. We have finally got our answer. Bettman opened […]