Hour 4: Gary Bettman Talks NHL Expansion as Jon Fanta Previews Knicks
Hour 4: Gary Bettman Talks NHL Expansion as Jon Fanta Previews Knicks  
Podcast: The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle
Published On: Tue Apr 28 2026
Description: NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman joins the Cardin's Show to discuss the league's record viewership, potential expansion to cities like Houston or Atlanta, and the success of the Stadium Series. Jon Fanta also stops by to analyze the New York Knicks' playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks and his upcoming reporting debut at the Kentucky Derby. 01:20 - Jon Fanta Previews Knicks 07:40 - Bridges' Role in Playoffs 11:10 - Fanta's Kentucky Derby Debut 20:13 - Gary Bettman Joins Studio 24:00 - Success of Outdoor Games 30:33 - Rule Trends and Replay 36:53 - Future of NHL Expansion 44:25 - Bettman on David Stern