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sports1 year ago

Campbell and Poile Honored with Hockey Hall of Fame Inductions

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman praises Colin Campbell's extensive contributions to hockey as Campbell is inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame as a Builder. Bettman highlights Campbell's innovative use of video technology, his role in modernizing player discipline, and his dedication to improving the game. Campbell's career in the NHL, marked by his commitment to putting the game first, has significantly shaped the league's current state and future direction.

via NHL.com|
#colin-campbell#gary-bettman#hockey-hall-of-fame
sports1 year ago

"Coyotes' Relocation to Utah Marks End of Turmoil in Arizona, Potential Expansion Team for NHL"

After almost three decades of bickering, turmoil, and instability, the Arizona Coyotes era is coming to an end as the team is set to be sold and relocated to Salt Lake City. The proposed sale and relocation are expected to bring stability under the ownership of Ryan Smith, owner of the NBA’s Utah Jazz. The team's history has been marked by ownership instability, financial struggles, and disputes with the city of Glendale. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman's long-standing commitment to keeping the team in Phoenix has finally given way to the decision to move the team, offering a chance for a fresh start and a potential fairy-tale success story in a new location.

via The Athletic|
#arizona-coyotes#gary-bettman#nhl
sports1 year ago

Arizona Coyotes Set to Relocate to Utah for 2024-25 NHL Season

The NHL's potential move of the Arizona Coyotes to Salt Lake City does not signify the end of the league's interest in the Arizona market, with the possibility of Arizona getting another expansion team if the Coyotes leave the state. Meanwhile, John Tortorella's coaching decisions and the success of Islanders' goalie Semyon Varlamov are also discussed, along with a controversial non-call by referee Kelly Sutherland and a surprising appearance by Rangers' Filip Chytil.

via New York Post |
#arizona-coyotes#gary-bettman#john-tortorella
sports1 year ago

"Arizona Coyotes' Pursuit of New Phoenix Arena Draws NHL's Attention"

The NHL is closely monitoring the Arizona Coyotes' pursuit of land for a new arena in Phoenix, with owner Alex Meruelo working on acquiring the best location for the project. NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly indicated that if the Coyotes don't win the auction for the land, there may not be enough time to relocate the team before the start of next season. Despite setbacks, the NHL remains committed to the greater Phoenix area as a good market for hockey.

via NHL.com|
#alex-meruelo#arizona-coyotes#gary-bettman
sports1 year ago

"NHL Commissioner Addresses Winnipeg Jets' Attendance Concerns"

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman visited Winnipeg to express his unwavering support for the Jets and the city as an NHL market, despite declining season-ticket sales. Jets chairman Mark Chipman acknowledged the need to increase ticket sales and improve customer service, with the organization making efforts to reconnect with former season-ticket holders. Bettman emphasized the importance of collaboration between the community, fan base, and the club, expressing confidence in the organization and the community's ability to address the attendance issue.

via The Athletic|
#attendance#gary-bettman#mark-chipman
sports1 year ago

"NHL Considers Slight Reduction in Morgan Rielly's Suspension for Cross-Checking Incident"

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly is appealing his five-game suspension for cross-checking, hoping for a reduction based on his clean track record and the lack of injury to the opposing player. While NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman rarely reduces suspensions, there is precedent for it, as seen in Jason Spezza's case. Rielly's appeal hearing is being conducted, and the outcome will depend on how Bettman views the facts and testimony presented. With the Leafs in a tight playoff race, the possibility of reducing the suspension is crucial for Rielly and the team.

via The Athletic|
#appeal#gary-bettman#morgan-rielly
sports1 year ago

"Hockey's Handling of Sexual Assault Cases Under Scrutiny as New Evidence Emerges"

London Police Service held a news conference to provide an update on an alleged sexual assault involving members of the 2018 Canadian world junior hockey team, prompting discussions on societal factors contributing to sexual violence. While NHL commissioner Gary Bettman insists hockey isn't plagued by systemic issues, experts argue that the sport has long been enveloped with barriers enabling players to act with little regard for consequences. Critics believe there's a missed opportunity to address the culture of harm within the sport and advocate for accountability and change in the way hockey socializes young men.

via The Athletic|
#gary-bettman#gender-based-violence#hockey-culture
sports1 year ago

"NHL's Response to Sexual Assault Cases and Olympic Return Sparks Controversy"

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman stated that the league will await the conclusion of the judicial proceedings before making any decisions regarding the four players facing sexual assault charges in a 2018 case involving Canada’s world junior team. The players are currently on indefinite leave from their teams, and the league does not consider it necessary to suspend them without pay for the rest of the season. The NHL launched its own investigation in 2022 and pledged to release the findings, but nothing will be released while the case is ongoing.

via The Guardian|
#gary-bettman#judicial-process#nhl
sports1 year ago

"NHL Players Set for Olympic Return in 2026 and 2030, Plus 4-Nation Tourney"

The NHL has committed to sending its players to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy and announced a new four-team midseason tournament called the 4 Nations Face-Off in 2025, featuring the U.S., Canada, Sweden, and Finland. The league and NHLPA have also formalized plans for NHL players to participate in international tournaments every two years, including the Olympics and a potential World Cup of Hockey in 2028. Russia's participation in these events remains uncertain due to the IIHF's ban on teams from Russia and Belarus following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

via ESPN|
#4-nations-face-off#gary-bettman#international-hockey
sports1 year ago

"NHL All-Star Game 2024: Revamped Skills Competition and Top Storylines"

The NHL All-Star skills competition was in need of a revamp, and Connor McDavid played a pivotal role in its transformation. With input from McDavid and other top players, the league introduced a winner-take-all concept with a $1 million prize, aiming to reengage the performers and make the competition matter. The event will feature 12 elite players showcasing their skills in a series of challenges, with the goal of injecting excitement and competitiveness back into the skills competition.

via The Athletic|
#all-star-skills-competition#connor-mcdavid#dollar1-million-prize
sports2 years ago

NHL Bans Specialty Warmup Jerseys Amid Controversies

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced that teams will no longer wear specialty sweaters during warmups due to it being a distraction. However, teams can still have specialty nights such as Pride Night, Black History Night, Military Appreciation Night, and Hockey Fights Cancer. Bettman also said teams can create and sell those specialty sweaters for various charities. The decision comes after a season of controversy surrounding the wearing of Pride Night-themed warmup sweaters by some players who cited religious beliefs.

via ESPN.co.uk|
#charity#gary-bettman#nhl
sports2 years ago

NHL eliminates specialty warmup jerseys after controversies.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced that teams will no longer wear specialty jerseys during warmups starting next season, citing that it has become a distraction from the focus on various causes and groups that teams host nights in honor of. This decision comes after controversy surrounding Pride Nights in the NHL, with some players and teams opting out of participating. However, Bettman assures that these nights will continue and that players can still support causes by modeling specialty jerseys off the ice, with the jerseys still being auctioned off to support relative causes.

via Russian Machine Never Breaks|
#gary-bettman#lgbtq#nhl
sports2 years ago

NHL Bans Pride-Themed Warmup Jerseys Amid Controversy

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman announced that NHL players will not wear themed warmup jerseys next season, including rainbow jerseys on Pride Nights, as they have become a distraction. Specialty jerseys will still be available for purchase, but will not be seen on the ice. The decision not to mandate teamwide Pride activities may have been an effort to avoid the focus on players who decline to participate. The NHL will now avoid that tension by taking away the choice altogether.

via Bleacher Report|
#controversy#gary-bettman#nhl
sports2 years ago

NHL's Bettman addresses Coyotes' future in Arizona and potential relocation.

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has reiterated that the league wants to keep the Coyotes in Arizona but the clock is ticking. The team will play in a 5,000-seat arena next season, but the league wants a resolution in the near term. Salt Lake City is a potential relocation option, but the NHL is not just looking at it as a relocation option. Expansion is not a priority, but Atlanta and Houston could be targeted in the future. The Senators' sale process is expected to conclude in the next few weeks. The NHL and NHLPA are discussing the return of the World Cup of Hockey. The salary cap for the 2023-24 season is expected to have just a $1 million bump. The Stanley Cup won't be going to Russia this summer. Next season's events were announced, including the Tim Hortons Heritage Classic, Winter Classic, All-Star Weekend, and NHL Stadium Series. Former Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville and GM Stan Bowman have requested meetings with Bettman to get reinstated in the NHL.

via The Athletic|
#coyotes#expansion#gary-bettman
sports2 years ago

NHL remains committed to keeping Coyotes in Arizona despite failed arena vote.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman is "hopeful" that the Coyotes will remain in Arizona despite the rejection of their $2.1 billion Tempe arena plan by voters. The league has talked with Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith, who hopes to bring an NHL team to Salt Lake City, but Bettman said that expansion is currently not a top priority for the NHL, and he is hopeful to avoid relocation. The NHL is committed to keeping a team in Arizona because of how large and growing the market is.

via ESPN|
#arizona#coyotes#expansion