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NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks at a news conference prior to Game 3 of the first round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series, April 24, 2026, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Melissa Majchrzak, File)

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman says on his 74th birthday retiring is not imminent

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Anaheim Ducks left wing Chris Kreider, top center, reacts on the game-winning, overtime goal by center Ryan Poehling, not shown, in Game 4 in the first round of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers, Sunday, April 26, 2026, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

NHL Commissioner Bettman backs ruling that allowed Ducks’ OT goal to stand in Game 4 win vs. Oilers

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NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks before Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series between the Florida Panthers and the Toronto Maple Leafs, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

NHL commissioner rejects ‘ridiculous’ idea that state income tax hurts teams

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

FILE - Fans wait to enter the new UBS Arena for the first New York Islanders NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames, on Nov. 20, 2021, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

NHL to hold an international event at Islanders’ arena in 2026 in place of All-Star Weekend

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman addresses a media conference prior to the NHL game hockey between the Los Angeles Kings and the Utah Hockey Club, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jayne-Kamin-Oncea)

U.S.-Canada trade war would be ‘painful’ for NHL, commissioner says

By Liam Griffin - The Washington Times

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, right and NHLPA executive director Marty Walsh speak to the media prior to the start of 4 Nations Face-Off hockey in Montreal on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

World Cup of Hockey set to return in 2028

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

The Sphere is illuminated, Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in Las Vegas. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, that the league is moving forward with holding the 2024 draft at The Sphere in Las Vegas, the new venue that opened in September and bills itself as the largest spherical structure in the world. (James Schaeffer/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP, File) **FILE**

NHL to bring 2024 draft to Las Vegas, The Sphere

By Tim Booth - Associated Press

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Anaheim Ducks gather at center ice, before an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Monday, Oct. 30, 2023, to honor former Penguin player Adam Johnson, shown on scoreboard, who died in while playing in an English hockey league game. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Player’s death from a skate cut to the neck in England leads to more NHL talks on cut protection

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Fans cheer as the Vegas Golden Knights scored against the Dallas Stars during the second period of Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals Friday, May 19, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Sam Morris)

NHL’s Gary Bettman honored for league’s growth, basks in ‘new markets’ making Stanley Cup runs

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Canada's Connor Bedard, left, skates past Austria's Lukas Horl, right, and Luca Auer during the second period of a world junior hockey championships game Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The NHL draft lottery is drawn, determining which team gets the chance to select Connor Bedard with the No. 1 pick. The Anaheim Ducks, Columbus Blue Jackets and Chicago Blackhawks have the highest odds of landing the most anticipated top pick since Connor McDavid in 2015. (Darren Calabrese/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

Inside NHL draft lottery Blackhawks won for Connor Bedard

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

FILE - New York Rangers' Mika Zibanejad wears a Pride-themed jersey in warmups prior to an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals Monday, May 3, 2021, in New York. At least one National Hockey League team with a Russian player on its roster has decided against wearing special warmup jerseys to commemorate Pride Night because of a Russian law that expands restrictions on activities seen as promoting LGBTQ rights. (Bruce Bennett/Pool Photo via AP, File)

LOVERRO: Putin may be stymied in Ukraine, but he’s steamrolled the NHL

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) skates back to the goal before play restarts during the second period of Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup second-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes, Saturday, May 28, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) **FILE**

Russians star in NHL playoffs as nation wages war in Ukraine

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

In this July 26, 2019, file photo, Chicago Blackhawks senior vice president and general manager Stan Bowman speaks to the media during the NHL hockey team's convention in Chicago. Bowman resigned Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, following an investigation into allegations that an assistant coach sexually assaulted a player in 2010. (AP Photo/Amr Alfiky, File) **FILE**

Blackhawks GM resigns, team fined after sexual assault probe

By Jay Cohen and Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

In this July 27, 2021, file photo, Timontre Graham, 21, a senior at Jackson State University and defensive lineman with the school's football team, receives his COVID-19 vaccination at the Rose E. McCoy Auditorium on the Jackson State University campus in Jackson, Miss. Several months since COVID-19 vaccinations were made widely available in the U.S., the subject continues to disrupt professional and college sports. ( AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File) **FILE**

To jab or not to jab? Vaccinations still hot topic in sports

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

The Los Angeles Kings enter the ice at the start of the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks Monday, April 26, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) **FILE**

NHL reaches 7-year deal with Turner Sports, ending NBC run

By Joe Reedy - Associated Press

Players stand on the ice during the playing of the national anthem before an NHL hockey game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Tampa Bay Lightning Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

ESPN, NHL announce comprehensive 7-year agreement

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks with members of the media before being inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in Washington, in this Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, file photo. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

NHL gambles on getting through pandemic outside a bubble

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

In this May 27, 2019, file photo, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks to the media before Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final between the St. Louis Blues and the Boston Bruins in Boston. Bettman said getting to those quarantined bubbles and resuming play are just two more steps in the process with the goal of awarding the Stanley Cup in late September or early October. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File) **FILE**

NHL could go with temporary realignment for next season

Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning's Steven Stamkos (91) is presented the Stanley Cup from NHL commissioner Gary Bettman as they celebrate after defeating the Dallas Stars in the NHL Stanley Cup hockey finals, in Edmonton, Alberta, on Monday, Sept. 28, 2020. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

NHL targeting Jan. 1 to begin next season

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk (22) skates during warmups before taking on the Dallas Stars during NHL Stanley Cup finals hockey action in Edmonton, Alberta, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Bettman: Next NHL season could start in December or January

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press