As indicated above, a brand-new squad called "Team NA" was formed, and it featured a number of talented young players who were born in North America, including
Nathan MacKinnon,
Auston Matthews, Shane Gostisbehere,
John Gibson, and
Connor McDavid. The World Cup of Hockey will return in four years, but the astonishing news that it is being planned stunned the hockey community this summer. Nevertheless, fans were thrilled that it was happening. It was decided by Gary Bettman and the NHLPA that it will now be in five years, starting in February 2025. Truly discouraging