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News From Gary Bettman’s Annual “State Of The Union” Press Conference: Salary Cap, Expansion, Arizona Coyotes, Ottawa Senators

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and deputy commissioner Bill Daly held their annual “State Of The Union” press conference Saturday evening in Las Vegas prior to the start of the 2023 Stanley Cup Finals. Here are the highlights from the abbreviated … Continue reading

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Washington Capitals Honor Alex Ovechkin For Becoming the Second-Highest Goal-Scorer in NHL History

NHL The Washington Capitals honored captain Alex Ovechkin for his historic milestone of becoming the National Hockey League’s second, all-time leading goal scorer, after The Great Eight passed NHL great Gordie Howe earlier this season.

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Recap Of Day One Of The NHL’s General Managers Meetings

Day One of the NHL’s annual General Managers meetings got underway at the Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa in Manalapan, Fla on Monday. The day included working group sessions and an opening presser by NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly.

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NHL Doesn’t Expect Visa Issues For Returning Russian Players

Photo by Katharine Lotze/Getty Images NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said the league isn’t anticipating any significant issues related to Russian players trying to obtain work visas for the 2022-23 NHL season.

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Deputy Commissioner Daly Thinks NHL Salary Cap Could Rise Significantly After 2023-24 Season

Photo: Saltwire NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said on Wednesday that he is optimistic the league’s salary cap will rise significantly after the 2023-24 season, a year ahead of previous forecasts.

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Commissioner Bettman Discusses International Games, League Revenues, Canadian Attendance, The Recent Rocky Wirtz Outburst And The Next Winter Classic In His Annual All-Star Game Press Conference

With the 2022 NHL All-Star game now in our rear view mirrors, attention now shifts to the second half of the NHL season and the push for the postseason. Teams will restart their 2021-22 schedules beginning on Monday night.

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NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly On Capitals’ Tom Wilson: “He’s Put Himself In This Position But The Spotlight’s On Him”

Photo: The Athletic NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly talked to The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun about many topics in an interview published on Wednesday, including Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson after the 26-year-old was fined $5,000 by the league for roughing … Continue reading

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NHL Comissioner Gary Bettman: “We Understand We Are Going To Need To Be Flexible And Agile, And We Are Prepared To Do That.”

Photo: NHL.com NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman told the media that “We understand we are going to need to be flexible and agile, and we are prepared to do that,” two days before opening night of the 2020-21 season.

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More From Friday’s GM Meeting: What Training Camp And Next Season Could Look Like

As we previously reported, the NHL’s general managers held a video call with league officials, including commissioner Gary Bettman and deputy commissioner Bill Daly, at noon on Friday. It’s been reported that GM’s were advised not to comment publicly on … Continue reading

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The Latest On The Start Of The 2020-21 NHL Season And The Leading Indicators For How It May Look

Photo: @Capitals First things first, as it needs to be stated. The NHL and the NHLPA have done a tremendous job in developing and executing a plan for the successful conclusion of the 2019-20 season. The fact that there have … Continue reading

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