NHL, Arizona and Gary Bettman

Report: Gary Bettman meets with committee intent on bringing NHL back to Arizona
Just when you thought the story was over, the wheels are in motion to bring the NHL back to a place it had just left. According to Arizona Insider Craig
Gary Bettman meets with group aiming to bring NHL back to Arizona
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman recently met with a newly formed committee of Maricopa County “political and business leaders” interested in pursuing an expansion franchise to bring the league back to Arizona.
New state supervisor launching effort to bring NHL back to Arizona
It seems as though the dream just won't die, as a new Arizona state supervisor wants the NHL to once again return to the desert.
Bring back NHL to Arizona, election system review among priorities for Maricopa County Supervisors
Maricopa County swore in three new board of supervisors and laid out its priorities for the upcoming session, including bringing back a professional hockey team to the Valley.
NHL once again trying to make the Arizona Coyotes a thing again with latest update
Will hockey return to the desert? Local officials are dropping the puck on the arduous process of bringing back the Arizona Coyotes.
Hockey in Arizona: a committee is established to bring a team back to the desert
In the past year, the saga of the Arizona Coyotes has finally come to a conclusion. After years of being the laughingstock of the league, the team has moved to Utah. To be precise, it was all the assets that were sent to Utah,
Arizona Coyotes Take Step Towards NHL Return
Even after the team moved and Utah officially began operations, there remained hope that the Coyotes may return to the NHL one day. According a breaking news report from journalis
Bobby Orr gets involved with an NHL expansion team bid
It is not immediately clear what Orr’s role in the bid may be. Back at the 2024 NHL All-Star Game, commissioner Gary Bettman ...
Latest Arizona Report Reignites Talk Of NHL Expansion
A report that an Arizona group wants to try to bring back the NHL isn't surprising. As Adam Proteau notes, the league should ...
NHL News: Commissioner Gary Bettman sends cryptic message hinting at 2025 Winter Classic's destination
Ahead of the 2024 Winter Classic between the Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman issued a ...
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Boston Bruins Confirm Team Will Play In Outdoor Game Next Year
The Boston Bruins haven't been left out of outdoor games next season. The NHL and Gary Bettman have announced that the Boston ...
Come back, Coyotes: New Maricopa County leader wants to bring back pro hockey
County Board chairman says he's talked to NHL commissioner. 'Visionaries' on advisory committee will work on next steps.
Florida to host 2 outdoor NHL games in 2026, including Winter Classic in Miami
The Panthers will host the Rangers at loanDepot park on Jan. 2, 2026, and the Lightning will host the Bruins at the Raymond ...
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The leadership Q&A: Gary Bettman
It's been decades, but Stan Fischler still remembers what one hockey insider said about Gary Bettman after he was ...
The NHL goes ‘a little unusual’ by naming Miami and Tampa as winter hosts for marquee outdoor games in 2026
On Wednesday, the NHL revealed the league’s unique idea by announcing the 2026 Winter Classic will be played in South Florida ...
NHL bringing outdoor hockey to Florida with Miami and Tampa as hosts for 2026 Winter Classic
The NHL announced Wednesday that the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers will play host to the New York Rangers at ...
Rangers Set To Take On Panthers In 2026 Winter Classic
The New York Rangers are set to play in the 2026 Winter Classic. They face the Florida Panthers at LoanDepot Park in Miami on ...