SEATTLE (AP) — The last centralized NHL Draft for the foreseeable future is going out with the glitz and bright lights of Vegas.
Bettman said contracts still need to be finalized, but the league is excited about the possibilities for the draft.
WORLD CUP COMINGThe league is targeting three major international events to work into the calendar over the next several years.
Bettman called that the appetizer for the following years — first the Olympics in 2026 and then a full World Cup in 2028.
He hopes by the time of the mini-tournament 16 months from now that plans will be in place for the World Cup.
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