Major announcement by the Gary Bettman and the NHL
Some good news to pass along today!
Gary Bettman has announced that the NHL and NHL Players' Association (NHLPA) are moving forward with plans for a World Cup of Hockey to take place in February 2024, which confirms earlier reports of the possible tournament.
As per Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly:
''We're out in market already moving ahead with plans for a February 2024 World Cup ... We're still on schedule.''
Daly also noted of an interesting idea of having some games in other countries:
''I think that short list would universally encompass more traditional hockey markets.''
This will be the first World Cup in over eight years.
All indications are that Team North America and Team Europe will not be back in 2024. A decision that is difficult to understand.
As Marco Normandin reports, the eight teams that should participate would be Canada, the United States, Sweden, Finland, the Czech Republic, Switzerland as well as Slovakia (Russia to be decided).
Nothing is confirmed teams-wise for the moment. More details will follow!
