National Hockey League (NHL)

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National Hockey League, also known as NHL, is a privately owned entity headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1917, the organization operates with approximately 2,100 employees and reported $7.9 billion in revenue as of 2025. The league's primary focus is spectator sports, functioning as a professional ice hockey league in North America comprising 32 member clubs.

2025 Revenue

Founded

1917

Headcount

2,099

Headquarters

United States

Primary Segment

Spectator Sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

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On September 17, 2026, the Ottawa Senators brought Stanley Cup Champion Ben Hutton into training camp on a professional tryout, providing the club with an experienced left-shot defenseman for their blue line without committing a contract or roster spot. Earlier on the same day, the National Hockey League announced a multiyear North American partnership with DoorDash, naming the company its Official On-Demand Delivery and Pick Up Partner across Canada and the United States. This agreement, which became effective immediately, marks DoorDash’s first collaboration with the league and grants the company a broad set of marketing rights and NHL designations.

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National Hockey League (NHL) offers 6 products in the sports and media and telecoms services industries. National Hockey League (NHL)'s product portfolio comprises of hockey, broadcast television and radio, media and TV services and sports tickets, merchandise and sponsorship.

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National Hockey League (NHL)'s revenues were over $1B in 2025. Caretta Research has split National Hockey League (NHL)'s revenue into 5 different product categories, the largest of which is linear (thematic channel groups). For full access to National Hockey League (NHL)'s revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Sep

22nd

2026

23:06

B2B Tag

No decision made on possible NHL expansion to Houston or Austin, Texas, after board discusses it

NEW YORK (AP) — Meeting for the first time since the NHL began exploring expansion to Houston or Austin, Texas in June, the league's Board of Governors discussed the topic on Tuesday but did not make any decisions, according to Commissioner Gary Bettman.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Sep

22nd

2026

22:42

Capital Investment, B2B Tag, Investments

No decision made on possible NHL expansion to Houston or Austin, Texas, after board discusses it

NEW YORK (AP) — Meeting for the first time since the NHL began exploring expansion to Houston or Austin, Texas in June, the league’s Board of Governors discussed the topic on Tuesday but did not make any decisions, according to Commissioner Gary Bettman.

CW39 Houston

Sep

22nd

2026

19:57

Management Changes, Business Expansion, B2B Tag, Management Changes, Geographic Expansion

NHL Board of Governors updates expansion, names Leonsis, Edwards executives

NEW YORK -- The NHL Board of Governors on Tuesday received an update from the League on the expansion interest it has received in recent months. In June, Commissioner Gary Bettman discussed interest from The Friedkin Group, led by CEO Dan Friedkin, to bring a second team into the state of Texas in Houston or Austin.

NHL

Sep

22nd

2026

15:29

Management Changes, B2B Tag, Management Changes

Board Of Governors Notes: New Chair, Expansion, Revenue Projection

By Brian La Rose The NHL held its latest Board of Governors meeting on Tuesday. Among the items on the agenda was electing a new chair of the board with Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs retiring from the position after a 19-year run.

Pro Hockey Rumors

Sep

22nd

2026

13:58

Management Changes, B2B Tag, Management Changes

Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs steps down as NHL’s Chairman of Board

The National Hockey League announced that Bruins’ owner Jeremy Jacobs is stepping down from his role as the league’s Chairman of the Board of Governors after 19 years. The league also announced that, by unanimous election, Washington Capitals’ Ted Leonsis will move into the Chairman’s role and that the Calgary Flames’ Murray Edwards will assume the role of vice- chair.

Boston Herald

Sep

22nd

2026

11:32

Business Expansion, B2B Tag, Facility Expansion, Geographic Expansion

NHL owners reportedly clash over expansion plans, can't agree on location

The NHL's Board of Governors is set to gather in New York on Tuesday, and what was supposed to be a relatively standard check-in on the league's Texas expansion timeline is shaping up to be anything but routine.

HockeyFeed

Sep

22nd

2026

08:29

B2B Tag, Facility Expansion, Geographic Expansion

Gary Bettman faces reported pushback over NHL expansion plans

Gary Bettman takes a 33rd franchise to his Board of Governors in New York on Tuesday, and Elliotte Friedman says the room isn't sold on it. Friedman laid it out on 32 Thoughts. Real opposition exists among ownership groups over whether to expand at all.

Markerzone

Sep

21st

2026

18:42

B2B Tag

NHL, Norwegian Cruise Line team up with Force Blue on clean-up project

Whether you are chasing a Stanley Cup or doing something good for the community, you need a great team. This year Norwegian Cruise Line partnered with the NHL to help do some good for the environment.

NHL

Sep

21st

2026

12:43

B2B Tag

Eklund will play first game in Senators uniform on Monday night in front of Kraft Hockeyville crowd

Senators fans will have to wait a little bit longer to see William Eklund on home ice, but on Monday, the winger will make his long-awaited debut. Alongside his new teammates, Eklund will take to the ice at Colisée Vidéotron in Trois-Rivières — just down the road from the small community of Saint-Boniface — which was named the Kraft Hockeyville 2025 winner and earned the opportunity to host an NHL preseason game.

Ottawa Senators

Sep

20th

2026

10:42

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag, Marketing and Promotional Activities, Partnerships

DoorDash (DASH) Becomes Official On Demand Delivery Partner Across North America

DoorDash (NasdaqGS:DASH) has been named the Official On Demand Delivery and Pick Up Partner of the NHL across North America. DoorDash (NasdaqGS:DASH) has been named the Official On Demand Delivery and Pick Up Partner of the NHL across North America.

Yahoo Finance Singapore

Sep

19th

2026

20:49

Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag, Marketing and Promotional Activities, Partnerships

DoorDash (DASH) Secures First League Wide Hockey Delivery Partnership

DoorDash (NasdaqGS:DASH) announced a multiyear deal to become the Official On-Demand Delivery and Pick Up Partner of the NHL in Canada and the U.S. The agreement gives DoorDash exclusive on-demand delivery rights and branding across league broadcasts and digital platforms, including exposure during marquee NHL events.

Simply Wall Street

Sep

19th

2026

18:43

B2B Tag

NHL Trade Requests: Daly Says No Fix Until the 2030 CBA

The NHL has noticed that its stars keep forcing their way out of town. It just has no plans to do anything about it until 2030. Deputy commissioner Bill Daly met with reporters at the Player Media Tour on Sept.

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National Hockey League (NHL) sells broadcasting rights of its 2 ice Hockey competitions to 38 companies globally, covering 7 countries. National Hockey League (NHL)'s rights holders include Telefonica. National Hockey League (NHL) currently holds 6 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including ice hockey.

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