There are currently 32 teams in the National Hockey League. 16 in the Eastern Conference and 16 in the Western Conference.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman identifies four critical elements a city must possess for him to entertain the possibility of expansion.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman identifies four critical elements a city must possess for him to entertain the possibility of expansion.

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman joined “The Pat McAfee Show” on Tuesday, talking about the state of hockey on the first day of the 2025-26 season. The discussion began with talks about how ...

The NHL's current CBA was up at the end of the 2025/26 season, but now Gary Bettman has put the fans worries to rest by officially signing a new CBA with the NHLPA.

Expansion: Gary Bettman 'hears about Quebec City Originally posted on Dose.ca | Last updated Jul 5, 2025 4:02 PM ET There’s a growing sense that the NHL may be expanding over the next few years.

In a shared release regarding the new agreement, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman shared his joy in getting a deal done and the partnership it took to accomplish it.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said he is pleased that NHL players will participate in the 2026 Winter Olympics. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo ...

Cole Reschny stands with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman after the Calgary Flames used the No. 18 overall pick to select Reschny in the 2025 NHL Draft at Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

Brady Martin, the Nashville Predators' No. 5 overall pick, was not at the NHL draft in Los Angeles. After being selected, he explained his decision.

At some point in all the madness, he saw a video from a draft party back home in Stoney Creek, Ontario, with all of his teachers at a year-end party seeing Gary Bettman announce his name with the ...