Gary Bettman: “The possibility of having the Penguins play the Flyers at some point in Happy Valley is intriguing and it’s on the list of possibilities that we are and will explore. I also have no doubt that if you played every year in Happy Valley the weather would not cooperate every year. These games are difficult to put on. They’re risky. They’re expensive. And they’re dependent on things that are not within our control.”

Here is the full article from Philly.com.

I am not overly surprised by Bettman’s comments. First off, without any concrete information about outdoor games in the future, I do not expect Bettman to start curbing fan enthusiasm over this particular possibility. He is better off feeding the fire which he has done with these vague comments. In the end, there is not much to read into here.

Richard Pollock

Share
Published by
Richard Pollock
Tags: Gary Bettman

Recent Posts

Global News | John Shannon on the Winnipeg Jets running out of time

The veteran journalist shares his insight.

1 hour ago

Winnipeg Jets Practice Report

Before departing Winnipeg for St. Louis the Jets hit the ice for a skate.

14 hours ago

Jets winger Cole Koepke hitting his stride (and opponents) in Winnipeg

The Minnesotan looks more comfortable as the season has progressed showing off his speed and…

16 hours ago

Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | Apr 8, 2026

A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters…

18 hours ago

Jonathan Toews voted as Winnipeg Jets Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy nominee

The Winnipegger is one of the 32 nominees as selected by the local chapter of…

19 hours ago