Category: Gary Bettman
NHL Rumors: Salary Cap, CBA Talks, and Connor McDavid
Bill DalyLikely no Connor McDavid extension talk until after the season, and CBA talks could commence in February.
Read moreGary Bettman says he and Wayne Gretzky will likely start following Capitals when Alex Ovechkin is five goals from all-time record
Gary BettmanWayne Gretzky has previously stated his desire to travel with the Washington Capitals once Alex Ovechkin gets closer to the all-time goals record. According to NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, that will be a 2-for-1 deal as he’s also planning on being on those trips. Bettman discussed the plans during...
Read moreThe NHL salary cap could see a greater increase than expected, which would be a big boost for the Capitals
Gary BettmanAfter the NHL’s Board of Governors meetings in early October, reports emerged that the league’s salary cap would increase by $4.5 million to $92.5 million for the 2025-26 season. Gary Bettman, the NHL’s commissioner, warned that those talks were premature, but it sounds like that estimation may turn...
Read moreNHL News: Salary Cap, CBA Taks, Senators, Lightning, and Devils
CBAThe preliminary salary cap estimate for next season is ... The Columbus Blue Jackets won't need to be cap compliant by October 7th like everyone else.
Read moreNHL News: Salary Cap, CBA Taks, Senators, Lightning, and Devils
Gary BettmanThe preliminary salary cap estimate for next season is ... The Columbus Blue Jackets won't need to be cap compliant by October 7th like everyone else.
Read moreNHL salary cap could increase to $92.5 million next season, CBA talks set to involve schedule changes
NHLThe NHL’s Board of Governors met on Tuesday to discuss league business, including expectations regarding upcoming CBA negotiations. Gary Bettman revealed that those talks with players have not yet begun, but plans for early 2025 are in the works, and the NHL commissioner is optimistic about a new de...
Read moreNHL Rumors: NHL Expansion, and Status Quo for Jeremy Swayman
Chris JohnstonNo NHL expansion voting just yet, and Bettman shoots down rumors. Status quo between the Boston Bruins and Jeremy Swayman.
Read moreNHL Rumors: The Stanley Cup Playoffs Format Is Changing Eventually
Gary BettmanWith NHL Expansion on the horizon, the topic of discussion will come about the league expanding the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Read moreBill Daly says further NHL expansion likely but there is a maximum amount of teams the league can have
Elliotte FriedmanThe NHL may be growing again in the not-too-distant future. NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly spoke about the prospect of future expansion teams with Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman at the European Player Media Tour in Prague. Daly nearly guaranteed the league would eventually add new franchises in th...
Read moreTen bold predictions for the 2024 NHL Draft
Gary BettmanCam Robinson's annual bold predictions receive an upgrade this year to include five additional predictions from NHL GMs and Scouts.
Read moreNon-Canadian-Born Captains to Win the Stanley Cup
Aleksander BarkovOn Monday, June 24, 2024, the Florida Panthers captured their first Stanley Cup title in a thrilling Game 7 victory over the Edmonton Oilers. When NHL commissioner Gary Bettman came…
Read moreNHL Rumors: The CBA, Cutting the NHL Draft to Four Rounds, and LTIR
Players AssociationThe NHLPA will start reviewing the CBA soon. Some are thinking the NHL draft should be reduced to four rounds. No LTIR fix until the next CBA.
Read moreCommissioner Gary Bettman Says NHL Having One of its Best Seasons Ever
Florida PanthersBefore Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman stated the League is having one of its best seasons ever.
Read moreEvening Notes: Bowman, Quenneville, LTIR, Levshunov
TVA SportsTouching on a variety of topics before the start of the Stanley Cup Final, Commissioner Gary Bettman spoke directly about the futures of executive Stan Bowman and head coach Joel Quenneville. With both rumored to be speaking reinstatement into the NHL, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports that neithe...
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