NHL announces 2028 World Cup of Hockey, leaves open possibility for Russia to participate
The 2028 World Cup of Hockey was officially announced on Monday. At a joint NHL/NHLPA press conference, commissioner Gary Bettman revealed that…
Gary Bettman on if Capitals might be in line for an All-Star Game or NHL Draft after Capital One Arena renovations are completed: ‘Yeah, absolutely’
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman attended the Washington Capitals vs San Jose Sharks game on Friday night after spending his afternoon at The…
Alex Ovechkin would go back to his old mirror-tinted visor if the NHL let him, still bitter about change spurred on by Martin Brodeur
Not only did Alex Ovechkin's skill draw fans' attention when he first arrived in the league, but so did his style. The…
Alex Ovechkin on the NHL ending skate tests and dress codes in the new CBA: ‘Attaboy, Gary’
From losing his tinted visor to dealing with escrow payments, Alex Ovechkin has had plenty of reasons to feel nickel-and-dimed by the…
NHL and NHLPA agree on key parts of new CBA, including 84-game schedule, shorter max contracts, playoff salary cap, and full-time EBUGs
The NHL and NHLPA appear ready to announce the new framework of the league's collective bargaining agreement as soon as Friday. The…
NHL and NHLPA reportedly negotiating 84-game season into new CBA, shortening preseason to compensate
The NHL's Board of Governors convened on Wednesday for one of their biannual meetings, with the league and the NHLPA still engaged…
NHL honors Alex Ovechkin’s 895th career goal with on-ice ceremony
Alex Ovechkin's 895th career goal, passing Wayne Gretzky for most in NHL history, was literally a show-stopping moment. Immediately after the Capitals' captain…
Gary Bettman attends Capitals-Hurricanes game with Alex Ovechkin nearing all-time goals record
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has officially hit the road with Alex Ovechkin closing in on hockey immortality. A day after Ovechkin scored…
Gary Bettman and NHLPA head Marty Walsh remain positive about future CBA talks: ‘We’re going to get to where we’re going’
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and executive director of the NHLPA Marty Walsh were center stage ahead of the league's opening game of…
Gary Bettman says he and Wayne Gretzky will likely start following Capitals when Alex Ovechkin is five goals from all-time record
Wayne Gretzky has previously stated his desire to travel with the Washington Capitals once Alex Ovechkin gets closer to the all-time goals…
NHLPA forms CTE Advisory Committee
Marty Walsh, the NHLPA's executive director, announced at the annual gala for the Concussion Legacy Foundation that the players' union had formed…
NHL salary cap could increase to $92.5 million next season, CBA talks set to involve schedule changes
The NHL's Board of Governors met on Tuesday to discuss league business, including expectations regarding upcoming CBA negotiations. Gary Bettman revealed that…
NHLPA director critical of Arizona Coyotes ownership as he encourages franchise relocation: ‘This is not the way to run a business’
At the most recent Board of Governors meetings in early December, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman reportedly set a January 2024 deadline for the…
Gary Bettman comments on Washington Capitals’ potential relocation to Northern Virginia
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman made an appearance on ESPN during the second intermission of St. Louis Blues-Detroit Red Wings game, Tuesday night.…
NHL sends updated memo ‘clarifying previous guidance’ about special team initiatives like Pride Night
The NHL was asked questions by several of its teams about what they can and can't do for special initiatives like Pride…
Gary Bettman has told owners that NHL salary cap is expected to rise up to $4.5 million for the 2024-25 season
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman provided an update on the league's salary cap situation on Wednesday. According to TSN's Pierre LeBrun, Bettman has…
Alex Ovechkin says Capitals were scheduled to play St. Louis Blues in Russia until global pandemic halted plans
The Washington Capitals have never played an NHL regular-season game outside of North America but they were very close to doing so…
Gary Bettman reveals that NHL teams will not wear any specialty jerseys in warmups next season
The NHL Board of Governors met this week and league commissioner Gary Bettman was in attendance. Bettman spoke with Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman…
Gary Bettman predicts NHL salary cap to rise just $1 million this offseason, predicts larger increase in future
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and deputy commissioner Bill Daly held their annual pre-Stanley Cup press conference on Saturday. One of the major…
Coyotes’ future in Arizona to be ‘evaluated’ by NHL after Tempe residents vote against new arena project
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has tried to make hockey in the desert happen like the word fetch -- ew, Gretchen -- but…
