With a minimum of fuss or fanfare, Bettman surpassed Clarence Campbell (31 years from 1946 to 1977) as the longest running ...

WASHINGTON — NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said it best: The league is "well aware" of Heated Rivalry. Bettman spoke on the ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Gary Bettman has never been subtle about what he likes, and on Wednesday the NHL commissioner made it clear again: the league is all-in on Utah. This one, at least, will look like ...

BRISTOL, Tenn. — Gary Bettman has never been afraid of a big swing. The NHL commissioner pushed hockey into nontraditional markets, stood by franchises others would have abandoned, and turned outdoor ...

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Mark Scheifele is an official Winnipeg Jets record holder but Teemu Selanne is not. Ronald Martinez and Denis Brodeur / Getty Images Mark Scheifele spent 2025 etching his name into Winnipeg Jets and ...

That’s the word NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman used to describe Tampa Bay Lightning Chairman and Governor Jeff Vinik’s pursuit to bring an outdoor game to Bolts fans. Thanks to that relentless pursuit, ...

Buffalo appears set to return to the NHL's outdoor stage, this time in a brand-new home. League commissioner Gary Bettman was in town Monday to unveil Buffalo as the host of the 2026 NHL Draft and ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — With highly prized prospect Gavin McKenna as the centerpiece, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman announced on Monday the Buffalo Sabres will host the league's draft in June. Bettman made ...

The NHL and NHL Players’ Association said in a joint statement Monday they are pleased that test events at the new hockey arena for the Milan Cortina Olympics were “a good trial run and provided ...

The Buffalo Sabres will host the NHL draft in June, commissioner Gary Bettman announced Monday, with highly prized prospect Gavin McKenna as the centerpiece of the event. Bettman made the announcement ...