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Kevin Connolly, who starred in the hit HBO show “Entourage” and is an Islanders superfan, announced the Isles’ No. 30 overall pick of Brock Nelson that year. The move to a decentralized draft ends the long-running tradition in the NHL in which the entire league and its fanbases came together in one location.
On 'The Rich Eisen Show,' NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said he does not know if the 4 Nations Face-Off will be a one-off event as the NHL has more international events on the horizon.
Bettman confirmed that the NHL will return to the traditional All-Star Game format next year before players head to the 2026 Olympics for the first time since 2014. The league has also committed to a 2028 World Cup of Hockey, leaving the 4 Nations without a defined place in the schedule.
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman believes the 4 Nations championship between Team USA and Canada will draw in a large audience as the political backdrop heats up.