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NHL star facing ban for spitting on rival's face but insists act was accidental

K'Andre Miller was ejected from the ice on Sunday night for spitting at Los Angeles Kings star Drew Doughty, and the New York Rangers defenseman could face further punishment

Daily Mirror

Gary Bettman’s 30-year reign has made the NHL richer. But has it hurt hockey?

The commissioner has shown a tendency to place the business of hockey above the longevity of the sport itself

The Guardian - US

Will Florida ever host an outdoor NHL game? It’s ‘something we’re exploring,’ commish says.

SUNRISE, Fla. — The 2023 NHL All-Star Game was the biggest event yet for the Florida Panthers under Vincent Viola’s ownership, which leaves one logical next step: an outdoor game

Miami Herald

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Helene Elliott: Gary Bettman doesn't care if fans hate him. Why his NHL reign has lasted 30 years.

Gary Bettman made a name for himself in the 1980s as the NBA's general counsel and third-in-command, the sharp, young lawyer who created the league's salary cap. Working alongside Commissioner David Stern, Bettman helped stabilize the NBA and transform it into a star-centric league watched by a global audience.

Los Angeles Times

Hall of Famer Bobby Hull, the Golden Jet, dies at 84

Hall of Fame forward Bobby Hull, who helped the Chicago Blackhawks win the 1961 Stanley Cup Final, has died

The Independent UK

Gary Bettman doesn’t believe NHL teams tank for better lottery odds even though they absolutely do

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USA Today Sports Media Group

Kraken to host 2024 NHL Winter Classic outdoor game at T-Mobile Park

SEATTLE — Outdoor hockey — or, at least the T-Mobile Park version of it — is coming to Seattle next New Year’s Day after the NHL announced Monday that the Kraken will host the Vegas Golden Knights at the 2024 Discover Winter Classic.

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Classmate Bullied by Mitchell Miller Releases Statement

Boston rescinded its contract offer to the 20-year-old after receiving significant backlash.

Sports Illustrated

NHL team yanks contract of a player who bullied a Black classmate with disabilities

It's the second time Mitchell Miller's path to the NHL has been abruptly blocked. The mother of the student who was abused tells NPR that her son is still struggling.

WEKU

Cam Neely: Mitchell Miller signing “by far” his biggest regret in his tenure

An ashen-faced Cam Neely who looked like he hasn’t gotten a whole lot of sleep in the last three days stepped in front of the podium at Warrior Ice Arena and took the flak for his organization’s controversial signing of prospect Mitchell Miller.

Boston Herald

NHL commissioner says Bruins recruit who abused Black classmate is ineligible: ‘The culture... is one of inclusion’

The commissioner of the NHL said the player was ineligible to compete in the league

The Independent UK

Controversial Mitchell Miller signing blowing up on Bruins

BOSTON — The Bruins have a fine mess on their hands.

Boston Herald

NHL’s Gary Bettman Addresses Bruins Signing Mitchell Miller

The commisioner explained the league's stance on the 20-year-old.

Sports Illustrated

NHL, its workforce 84% white, sets baseline to up diversity

The NHL for the first time has done an internal demographic study of its staff and all 32 teams

The Independent UK

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Despite usual cast, Lightning know power play is a work in progress

NEW YORK — Throughout training camp, we often saw the Lightning work on special teams. Their penalty kill had several new pieces and needed restructuring.

The Independent UK

Lightning suspend defenseman Ian Cole pending investigation

The Tampa Bay Lightning are suspending defenseman Ian Cole pending an investigation into allegations made on social media that he sexually abused a woman when she was a minor

Chicago Sun-Times

Lightning defenseman Ian Cole suspended after abuse allegations

The Lightning said Sunday night they were fully cooperating with the NHL on an investigation and were making the decision to suspend Cole until they gather more details.

Tribune News Service

After weeks of speculation, Wild's Kaprizov expected back in Minnesota

MINNEAPOLIS — The Wild's Kirill Kaprizov is expected to arrive in Minnesota later Tuesday, a source confirmed, a return that would clear up weeks-long speculation about whether the Russian star would be able to get back for next season.

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NHL Commissioner: League Will Generate Record Revenues This Season

Gary Bettman: “We were able to stabilize the business and power through.”

The Independent UK

Russians star in NHL playoffs as nation wages war in Ukraine

The National Hockey League postseason has become an intersection of sports and politics because of Russia's war in Ukraine

The Denver Post

Sean Keeler: Avalanche center Nazem Kadri got last laugh on St. Louis Blues haters. But if NHL doesn’t suspend David Perron, somebody’s going to get hurt.

The NHL is awfully quick to throw the book at Nazem Kadri. But where the heck are they when some idiot throws an elbow at him?

The Independent UK

NHL closing in on seeing its first female coach

The growing number of women getting hired for management and development roles across the NHL suggests it won't be long before the league sees its first female coach

The Guardian - US

Ranking North America’s best sports commissioners (and Rob Manfred)

MLB’s commissioner has attracted plenty of criticism after the recent lockout. But how well are his contemporaries doing their jobs?

Chicago Tribune

NHL commissioner says Rocky Wirtz ‘had a moment’ during his town hall outburst, added Blackhawks are ‘committed to doing the right things’

CHICAGO — NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman was ready to talk about Chicago Blackhawks Chairman Rocky Wirtz, whose emotional outburst during a town hall Wednesday over questions about former Hawks prospect and alleged sexual assault victim Kyle Beach drew international attention and criticism.

Chicago Sun-Times

Rocky Wirtz apologizes again, Gary Bettman excuses him for ‘emotional moment’ as Blackhawks fallout continues

Friday marked the resumption of the Blackhawks and NHL’s efforts to rebuild the club’s image, with CEO Danny Wirtz announcing several tangible initiatives the team has implemented to improve workplace culture.

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