Fri. Sep 5th, 2025

NHL and NHLPA Address Media Before 2025 Draft

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, left, speaks as NHL Players Association executive director Marty Walsh listens during a Hockey Fights Cancer announcement ahead of Game 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final, in Edmonton, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/CP)
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, left, speaks as NHL Players Association executive director Marty Walsh listens during a Hockey Fights Cancer announcement ahead of Game 1 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final, in Edmonton, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (Darryl Dyck/CP)

In the days leading up to the 2025 NHL Draft, the National Hockey League and the Players` Association held a series of meetings and actively addressed important matters.

As part of these activities, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and NHLPA Executive Director Marty Walsh held a press conference for the media.

They discussed the news resulting from the league`s board of governors meeting and provided the latest information on the progress of negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

Editor`s note: The event has concluded.

By Rupert Caldwell

Rupert Caldwell is a veteran journalist from Newcastle who has traveled to every corner of England covering regional sporting events. Known for his distinctive voice and ability to uncover the human stories behind athletic achievements, Rupert specializes in boxing, athletics, and motorsport.

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