“Breaking: NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman Reveals Major Concert Surprise for 2024 Stadium Series!
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman dropped hints about an upcoming concert preceding the Stadium Series in February. Speaking at the ESPN studio, Bettman covered various league topics, including arenas, expansion, and in-season tournaments.
During ESPN’s “AsktheCommish” segment, Bettman revealed that a special announcement would be made on “Good Morning America” regarding a concert before the 2024 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series game between the Philadelphia Flyers and New Jersey Devils at MetLife Stadium on Feb. 17.
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“Tune into ‘Good Morning America’ to find out who it is,” Bettman mentioned during the first intermission of the Chicago Blackhawks-Edmonton Oilers broadcast. “I’m not revealing it right now.”
The 2024 NHL Stadium Series will feature two outdoor games in the regular season. The first game between the New Jersey Devils and Philadelphia Flyers is set for Feb. 17 at MetLife Stadium, with the final game between the New York Rangers and New York Islanders on Feb. 18 at the same venue.
As part of the ESPN segment, Bettman fielded questions from fans, addressing topics such as the Arizona Coyotes’ search for a new home arena and rumors about the Washington Capitals relocating to a new venue in Alexandria, Virginia.
Dispelling relocation rumors, Bettman assured, “Nobody’s moving. We like where our franchises are.” Regarding the potential expansion of the league, Bettman mentioned wide interest from potential buyers in Quebec City, Atlanta, Houston, and Salt Lake City. However, he emphasized the league’s current contentment with its 32 teams.
The addition of the Vegas Golden Knights and Seattle Kraken through expansion has been considered a significant success for the NHL. While rumors circulate about further expansion, Bettman stated that, for now, the league is focused on its existing teams.
