The current deal between Sportsnet and the NHL for the broadcast rights to national games is set to expire after the 2025-26 season, and judging by Bettman's comments, it's unlikely Sportsnet can even compete with the potential viewers on a platform like Amazon Prime.
More and more people on households are cutting their cable cords and opting just for streaming services now, and the NHL needs to meet viewers where they are. Hopefully it doesn't create a situation where fans need to create multiple subscriptions to watch their favourite teams, but if one streaming service can host more NHL games than ever before, and without blackouts - perhaps it turns out to be a positive change for fans.