Bettman Backs IIHF on Russia Ban
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman commits to following the IIHF's lead excluding Russia and Belarus from the 2028 World Cup. League execs navigate geopolitics like they do cap space, balancing player pools and international optics. Stakeholders watch closely as this shapes future global tournaments and roster decisions.
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