In early December, reports surfaced that the NHL was exploring the possibility of hosting an in-season international best-on-best men's hockey tournament by 2025.
Recent statements from NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman during a pregame broadcast ahead of the Winter Classic between the Vegas Golden Knights and Seattle Kraken suggest progress in this direction.
Bettman referred to the proposed international tournament as a precursor to an eventual World Cup of Hockey.
The last best-on-best tournament occurred in 2016, with Canada hosting the World Cup of Hockey. Teams included Canada (24-and-over), the United States (24-and-over), Czechia, Finland, Sweden, Russia, Europe, and North America (23-and-under).
Will you be tuning in to watch the international best-on-best men's hockey tournament?
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1 JANVIER | 316 ANSWERS BREAKING: Major Announcement Has Been Dropped By Gary Bettman Sending Shockwaves Through The NHL Will you watch an international best-on-best men's hockey tournament? | ||
Yes, can't wait | 213 | 67.4 % |
No, not interested | 103 | 32.6 % |
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