Last week, as documented on NHLRumors.com, the NHL will proceed with the 2028 World Cup of Hockey, but it will be conducted without the IIHF’s involvement. That was the plan from the beginning when the NHL and NHLPA announced they were bringing back the World Cup of Hockey during the Four Nations Faceoff.

Nobody knew what the format would be for the World Cup of Hockey. But one thing was sure: it was not going to be like the last World Cup of Hockey. There were going to be eight nations playing, not six nations and two makeshift teams. However, adjustments may be made moving forward regarding the teams involved in this tournament.

Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly joined Dave Pagnotta and Dennis Bernstein of Sirius XM NHL Network during the NHL European Media Tour. Daly was asked about the u

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