NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman recently addressed concerns about how ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Canada could impact the league, particularly its finances. With seven Canadian teams contributing around 25% of the NHL’s revenue, any economic shifts—especially those affecting the Canadian dollar—could have ripple effects. Since player salaries are paid in U.S. dollars, a weaker Canadian currency would make operations more expensive for those teams.<\/p>
Bettman stated that he has not yet spoken with the Trump administration but sees the tension between the U.S. and Canada as a “policy issue,” <\/em>with both nations’ citizens “caught in the middle.”<\/em><\/p> “I’m hoping that this is a moment in time and both countries find a way to work through this,” Bettman said, adding that the uncertainty and tariffs may also cause difficulties with the NHL’s sponsors.<\/p>