Bettman: League likely to have 3 outdoor games next season

Those fond of some good ol' fashioned pond hockey will get their fix once again next season.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman spoke with reporters ahead of Sunday's Centennial Classic where he noted that there is likely to be three outdoor games next season, according to ESPN's Pierre LeBrun.

As per LeBrun, the games are expected to be a go regardless of the impending Olympic decision.

Speaking of that, Bettman insisted that no progress has been made.

On possible Olympic involvement - "nothing has changed, not a whole lot of sentiment by the clubs to go"- Gary Bettman

- Gino Reda (@GinoRedaTSN) January 1, 2017

"We're not the ones setting the clock on the deadline," Bettman added, according to TSN's Frank Seravalli.

As for the outdoor games, Bettman was also quick to point out that none of the games are set in stone as of yet, according to Mike Zeisberger of the Toronto Sun.

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