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NHL warns top players will not show up for Winter Olympics if venue is unsafe

The NHL said it is ‘disappointing’ that the main ice hockey venue for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympic Games will not be ready until the new year

The Guardian - US · Dec 10, 2025

NHL Executive Addresses League's Approach to Smaller Olympic Rink Sizes

Bill Daly discussed how the NHL will handle the smaller rink dimensions in Milan for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 9, 2025

NHL CBA establishes a $4M annual fund for retired players' health care and wellness

The NHL's new collective bargaining agreement establishes an emergency health care and wellness fund for alumni

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025

Inside NHL draft lottery Blackhawks won for Connor Bedard

The Chicago Blackhawks won the NHL draft lottery and the chance to take Connor Bedard long before Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly revealed it on national television

The Independent UK · May 9, 2023

Blackhawks win NHL draft lottery, get to pick Connor Bedard

The Chicago Blackhawks have won the NHL draft lottery and the right to select Connor Bedard with the first pick

The Independent UK · May 9, 2023

ESPN spoiled the results of the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery early in stunning broadcast snafu

Spoilers ESPN!

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 9, 2023

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

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2022

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.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 10, 2022

Are San Jose Sharks open to a settlement with Evander Kane?

SAN JOSE, Calif. – General manager Mike Grier is hoping the NHL Players’ Association’s grievance against the Sharks — filed in January on Evander Kane’s behalf — can be put to rest soon even though there remained no end in sight as of earlier this week.

Tribune News Service · Sep 15, 2022

Winning Russian players won’t be able to take Stanley Cup to home country

DENVER — The Russian players participating in the Stanley Cup Final for Tampa Bay and the Avalanche won’t be allowed to take the trophy back to their home country this summer.

The Denver Post · Jun 16, 2022