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Bettman: No Russian Return for 2028 World Cup
Gary Bettman shuts down any talk of reintegrating Russia ahead of the 2028 World Cup, sticking to the league's firm stance. Geopolitics still trumps on-ice talent, leaving KHL stars sidelined from best-on-best dreams. This decision ripples through international scheduling and player pools for years.
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