Bettman Stumps for New Coyotes Arena in Hockey Desert
National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman was in Tempe, Ariz., Thursday on the final day of the regular season for the Arizona Coyotes to support an upcoming…
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NHL Eyes Schedule Shift for More Rivalry Games, Business Boost
The National Hockey League is considering an overhaul of its scheduling with a shift that would create more games between geographic rivals, ease travel demands, and…
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NHL Net Profit: Business Lessons From Gretzky’s Office
Today’s guest columnist is Rick Burton of Syracuse University, co-author of Business the NHL Way. The NHL’s annual revenues have grown from well under $1 billion in…
NHL Valuations 2022: Leafs and Rangers Lead, Average Franchise Worth $1B
The Nashville Predators were on the verge of relocating 15 years ago when a group of local businessmen stepped in to buy the team for $175 million and keep it in Music…
Penguins Ownership Dispute Moves to Gary Bettman-led Arbitration
A lawsuit over the sale of the Pittsburgh Penguins is headed for arbitration, and the arbitrator has a familiar name: Gary Bettman. On Wednesday, the Court of…
NHL Revenues Rebound to $5.2 Billion on TV Deals and a Full Schedule
National Hockey League hockey-related revenues are back to pre-pandemic levels and are expected to exceed $5.2 billion, commissioner Gary Bettman said during his…
Sporticast: Longest-Serving Commish Near Extension, MLS Keeps Mexico Biz
On the latest Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including a looming…
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NHL’s Bettman Poised for Extension as Commissioner in June
National Hockey League owners are likely to extend the contract of commissioner Gary Bettman at the upcoming Board of Governors’ meeting next month in New York during…
Penguins Sale Highlights Role of Arbitration in Ownership Disputes
The pending sale of the Pittsburgh Penguins to Fenway Sports Group is at issue in two ownership-level lawsuits that are running into a familiar obstacle: the power of a…
NHL Copes With Canada Cash Crunch and Beijing Opt-Out Fallout
With the NHL out of the Beijing Games, the league is now mulling how to deal with future business opportunities in the host country, Bill Daly, the league’s long-time…
NHL Playoffs Open as COVID Rules Dictate Home Ice Advantage
The National Hockey League announced a staggered first round playoff schedule on Thursday, two days before games are set to begin. Additionally, there are more…
NHL Deal Gives Turner Six Months to Develop TV Plan
The NHL and Turner Sports on Tuesday made their union official, as both parties announced they had reached a seven-year deal for what is widely referred to as the league…
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