Frank Cervelli

So there was Russian participation was a big one.

There was talk about, of course, all-star weekend in 2027.

Let's start, I guess, with the idea of succession.

Yeah.

It seemed to be a big report or topic heading into yesterday, and the commissioner poured cold water on that, saying that his demise or retirement is greatly exaggerated, that

Yesterday was his 74th birthday, and that it's natural to recognize that this isn't something that he can do forever, that they've had some talks with the NHL's executive committee, which is the smaller, more powerful group of the Board of Governors, that they've apprised them of what they would like to do, but they haven't actually put anything into place.

And to use his words, quote,

Nothing is imminent.

So I'm not shocked by that.

Doesn't seem like Gary Bettman is going anywhere.

And here we are.

I think that's the case.

I mean, look, nothing is ever perfect.

There's probably always something to pick at.

But in terms of, hey, the NHL just starred at the Olympics.

Revenue is

so much so like record wise that it's way outpacing the cap, which is a whole other topic.

Um, there are no problem franchises.

They seem to have nailed, absolutely nailed the Arizona to Utah moves and now expansions on the horizon again, because suitors see the NHL as a, a value play to, to join in at the major four pro sports level.

Uh, there's labor piece, uh,