But Bettman deftly counterargued, and if we’re being honest, we have to say he did a solid job of speaking against any type of plan to deal with tax inequalities from team to team.

The new decentralized format for the 2025 NHL Draft didn't quite go as planned on Friday night. And that's putting it mildly.

The Islanders gained the No. 1 pick after jumping nine teams by winning the NHL Draft Lottery on May 5. Schaefer, who turns 18 on Sept. 5, had 22 points (seven goals, 15 assists) and a plus-21 ...

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman isn't the most popular figure for hockey fans and they let him know it at every NHL Draft.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman fired back at Paul Bissonnette’s “ridiculous” concern over the advantage that Florida hockey teams have.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman calls Paul Bissonnette's concern about the NHL & Florida's lack of state tax "ridiculous." Bettman adds, "I was watching you during the prior rounds.

Gary Bettman tears down Paul Bissonnette's 'ridiculous' theory about Florida NHL teams 'When the Florida teams weren’t good, which was for about 17 years, OK, nobody said anything about it.' ...

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman joined the network's broadcast on Monday and called it a "ridiculous" issue. "When the Florida teams weren't good, which was for about 17 years, OK, nobody said ...

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman knocked down a “ridiculous” claim by commentator Paul Bissonnette that NHL teams based in Florida have a big advantage due to the lack of a state income tax. Bettman tore ...

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman firmly rejected the idea that teams in states with no income tax—such as the Florida Panthers or Dallas Stars—have an unfair competitive edge. The remarks were ...

Gary Bettman sparks outrage with ‘abhorrent, disgusting’ remark as 2018 World Juniors sexual assault trial nears key stage TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Jun 06, 2025, 13:51 IST ...