Russia’s return to international hockey means the NHL has a World Cup decision to make

The New York Times reports: Will NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly and commissioner Gary Bettman allow Russia to compete in the World Cup of Hockey in 2028?. Bruce Bennett / Getty Images Major news came Friday with the announcement from the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling that the International Ice Hockey Federation must allow Russia back into its international hockey events immediately. It’s a decision that has wide-reaching ramifications across the hockey world, including for the NHL and NHL Players’ Association, which are currently organizing a World Cup of Hockey scheduled for February 2028.

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