As woeful as the Sabres have been throughout this drought, I have greater concern with Gary Bettman’s leadership driving the league into the ground.

Marty Walsh, left, NHLPA Executive Director, and Gary Bettman, NHL Commissioner, conduct a joint press conference before the NHL draft on June 27. The NHL and NHL Players’ Association have ...

Marty Walsh and Gary Bettman independently had said there were no major issues getting in the way of a CBA extension. Bruce Bennett/Getty ...

From left to right, Ron Hainsey, NHLPA Assistant Executive Director, Marty Walsh, NHLPA Executive Director, Gary Bettman, NHL Commissioner, and Bill Daly, NHL Deputy Commissioner, pose for photos ...

Reuters FILE PHOTO: Jun 28, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman welcomes fans to the 2024 NHL Draft at The Sphere. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports ...

Sports NHL players, owners vote to ratify 4-year CBA Notable changes include an 84-game season starting in 2026, shorter contract terms. Jesse Granger, The Athletic Tuesday, July 8, 2025 11:33am ...

The NHL and NHL Players’ Association have ratified their extension of the collective bargaining agreement, securing labor peace in the sport through 2030.

From left to right, Ron Hainsey, NHLPA Assistant Executive Director, Marty Walsh, NHLPA Executive Director, Gary Bettman, NHL Commissioner, and Bill Daly, NHL Deputy Commissioner, pose for photos ...

From left to right, Ron Hainsey, NHLPA Assistant Executive Director, Marty Walsh, NHLPA Executive Director, Gary Bettman, NHL Commissioner, and Bill Daly, NHL Deputy Commissioner, pose for photos ...

Silvertips forward Carter Bear walks across the stage with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after the Detroit Red Wings selected him 13th overall in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft in Los Angeles on June 27 ...