National Hockey League (NHL)

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National Hockey League, also known as NHL, is a privately owned entity headquartered in the US. Founded in 1917, it operates with approximately 1410 employees and reported $6.7B in revenue as of 2024. The organization focuses on spectator sports, specifically operating as a professional ice hockey league in North America with 32 member clubs.

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1917

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1,409

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The National Hockey League's Draft Lottery rules specify that only the bottom 11 teams are eligible to win the first overall pick, while the bottom 12 can secure the second pick, with a cap preventing teams from moving up more than 10 spots. Earlier on May 1, Boston Bruins head coach Marco Sturm faced a reported snub from a major NHL award, a development following his hiring in June as the team navigated a retooling phase. This news follows May 1 reports questioning the future of Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid with the team, after their early elimination from the NHL playoffs extended his pursuit of a first Stanley Cup. Previously, on April 30, debate arose regarding the NHL's award nominations, with several goaltenders, including Dan Vladar, Logan Thompson, and Scott Wedgewood, noted for having strong cases over some of the announced finalists.

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National Hockey League (NHL)'s revenues were over $1B in 2024. Caretta Research has split National Hockey League (NHL)'s revenue into 5 different product categories, the largest of which is linear (thematic channel groups). For full access to National Hockey League (NHL)'s revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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May

9th

2026

11:03

B2B Tag

Sabres vs Canadiens Prediction, Picks & Odds for Sunday's NHL Playoffs Game 3

Nick Suzuki is one of the NHL's best playmakers, but somehow he hasn't picked up a helper in four consecutive games. My Sabres vs. Canadiens predictions expect Suzuki's passing to be on full display in Game 3.

Covers

May

8th

2026

14:55

Events, B2B Tag

McKenna to skip World Championship to prepare for Combine

Gavin McKenna, the projected No. 1 pick in the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft, has decided against playing for Canada at the 2026 IIHF World Championship in order to better prepare for the NHL Draft Combine and a critical summer of training.

NHL

May

7th

2026

12:08

Awards and Recognitions, B2B Tag

Sabres' Rasmus Dahlin Named a Finalist for Norris Trophy

The NHL announced on Thursday the three finalists for the James Norris Memorial Trophy, and Buffalo Sabres’ defenseman Rasmus Dahlin was one of them. He joins the Columbus Blue Jackets’ defenseman Zach Werenski and Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar.

The Hockey Writers

May

7th

2026

11:22

Awards and Recognitions, B2B Tag

Red Wings defenseman snubbed in bizarre Norris Trophy nominations

It shouldn't be a shock to see the Detroit Red Wings hung out to dry. From disastrous national media broadcasts to horrible lottery luck, it seems like the NHL and the media that covers it tends to overlook Detroit.

Octopus Thrower

May

7th

2026

09:30

B2B Tag

Buffalo Sabres face imminent decision on fast

Buffalo Sabres general manager Jarmo Kekalainen has until June 1 to sign prospect Ryerson Leenders to an entry-level contract or the goalie will be eligible to enter the 2026 NHL Draft class. Buffalo selected Leenders, who's spent the past four years in the OHL with the Mississauga Steelheads and Brantford Bulldogs, in the seventh round of the 2024 draft.

Sabrenoise

May

7th

2026

07:08

B2B Tag

Might Sharks’ ‘best player available’ draft approach come with an exception?

SAN JOSE – San Jose Sharks general manager Mike Grier has kept the same philosophy of taking the best player available when it came to deciding who he was going to select early in the first round of the past three NHL drafts.

East Bay Times

May

7th

2026

01:55

Financial Results, B2B Tag

NHL salary cap rising to record $104M for 2026

(Photo credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images) The NHL's salary cap will reach a record of $104 million per team in 2026-27, the league and the NHL Players Association announced Thursday. That figure is an increase of $8.5 million (8.9%) from the 2025-26 cap.

Florida Statesman

May

7th

2026

01:00

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

NHL, USA Hockey, and USHL Announce Expanded Support For Tier I Player Development in the United States

NHL Public Relatons Men's Ice Hockey | 5/7/2026 4:58:09 PM NEW YORK (May 7, 2026) – The National Hockey League (NHL), USA Hockey, and the United States Hockey League (USHL) today announced an expanded collaboration supporting the continued advancement of the Tier I junior hockey development pathway in the United States.

USHL

May

7th

2026

01:00

Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Extreme Networks and the NHL

NHL arenas are fast-moving, high-pressure environments where connectivity must perform without fail. As the Official Wi-Fi Network Solutions and Wi-Fi Analytics Provider of the NHL, Extreme Networks powers secure, high-density networks that support fans, teams, and arena operations.

Extreme Networks

May

6th

2026

23:19

B2B Tag

Elite Prospects' post-lottery 2026 NHL mock draft

The NHL Draft Lottery has gone from a slow-moving, card-flipping snoozefest to a quick-paced and constantly updating spectacle. And the 2026 edition delivered plenty of chaos. Two teams made major jumps up the board, reshaping the top of the draft order in a matter of moments.

Eliteprospects

May

6th

2026

20:56

B2B Tag

Latest Salary Cap News Gives the New Jersey Devils a Boost

General Manager Sunny Mehta and the New Jersey Devils have a lot of work to do this offseason. They'll have to re-sign Simon Nemec and Arseny Gritsyuk. Also, they have to find a way to get their captain, Nico Hischier, extended to a long-term contract.

Pucks and Pitchforks

May

6th

2026

18:38

Management Changes, B2B Tag

New GM John Chayka meets his scouts, gets down to business with Leafs

John Chayka’s first pre-draft meeting with his scouts on Wednesday had plenty of questions on both sides, but one happy certainty: The Maple Leafs don’t need a Plan B for their first selection. Winning the NHL lottery the night before gives them the widest field on first dibs of all 200-plus picks to be made June 26-27 in Buffalo.

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National Hockey League (NHL) sells broadcasting rights of its 2 ice Hockey competitions to 38 companies globally, covering 7 countries. National Hockey League (NHL)'s rights holders include Telefonica. National Hockey League (NHL) currently holds 6 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including ice hockey.

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