The league and union still have to hash out details like the host city (or cities), Russian participation and participating countries.

Tournament jointly organized by NHL, NHLPA will expand calendar of international competition featuring League's players

The World Cup of Hockey, last played in 2016, will return in February 2028 with hopes of commanding a regular place on the global schedule alongside the Winter Olympics."Resuming Olympic participation next season and staging a World Cup of Hockey in February 2028 will provide expanded opportunity for more players to represent more nations in best-on-best competition.