It became known about the possible revision of the boycott of Russian hockey players

National Hockey League (NHL) Commissioner Gary Bettman did not rule out that foreign hockey federations will reconsider the decision to refuse to hold matches against Russia. His statement came after the verdict of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), which ordered the admission of Russian teams to international competitions.

"Perhaps some federations that refused to play against Russia will change their mind," Bettman told Finnish broadcaster Yle.

On October 30, CAS granted the appeal of the Russian Ice Hockey Federation and ordered the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) to allow Russian teams to participate in the tournaments of the 2026/27 season.

However, the court’s decision provoked resistance from several national federations. The refusal to play against Russian hockey players was expressed by representatives of the Czech Republic, Latvia, Sweden, Austria, Finland and other countries. The return of the Russians was also opposed by hockey organizations of Canada and Switzerland.

Earlier, the IIHF said that the consequences of the award and the complexity of its implementation were significantly underestimated. The Federation continues to discuss the conditions for the return of Russian teams to the international arena.

At the same time, CAS pointed out that the IIHF did not provide sufficient evidence that security reasons justified the suspension of the Russian national teams.

Despite the court decision, the question of the actual participation of Russians in the tournaments remains open. Its resolution depends on the position of the organizers of the competitions and national hockey federations.

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