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NHL Changes Coming? Gary Bettman’s Big Plans for 2026-27!
March 23, 2025 · 55 min

In this episode, we dive into the NHL's potential expansion to four major U.S. cities and break down key takeaways from the GM meetings in Florida—including discussions about an 84-game season, scheduling changes, and the possible removal of the All-Star Game.We also cover huge injury updates ahead of the playoffs, including Gabriel Landeskog’s potential return for the Avalanche and the Stars aiming to get Tyler Seguin back for Round 1.

Plus, the Washington Capitals become the first team to clinch a playoff spot, the Sabres score on their own empty net, and we analyze how Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl’s injuries could impact the Oilers’ postseason run. 

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(00:00) Welcome to CFB

(00:26) Expansion Soon?

(09:36) 84 game season/ Rivalry games

(17:11) All-Star Game No more?

(24:10) Landeskog Skating with Avs

(28:13) Seguin eyeing return

(32:08) Caps clinch playoff birth

(34:34) Sabres own goal

(43:47) Oilers injuries

(54:42) Outro