Gary Bettman - Wikipedia
Gary Bruce Bettman (born June 2, 1952) is an American sports executive who serves as the commissioner of the National Hockey League (NHL), a post he has held since February 1, 1993. Previously, Bettman was a senior vice president and general counsel to the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Breaking: NHL has begun preparation for Gary Bettman …
3 days ago · Bettman was named NHL commissioner on Feb. 1, 1993, and has already surpassed Clarence Campbell for the longest tenure among any leader in league history. The NHL has grown from 24 to 32 teams on ...
Retirement: NHL Sets Plan in Motion to Part Ways with Commissioner Gary ...
2 days ago · The National Hockey League has reportedly begun planning for the retirement of Commissioner Gary Bettman. Next Saturday, February 1st, will mark the 32nd anniversary of Gary Bettman becoming the first Commissioner in National Hockey League history as he took over Gil Stein who was the fifth and final President.
Gary Bettman's Time Officially Coming to an End as NHL …
3 days ago · Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold has revealed that NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman is expected to retire in the near future, and the search for his successor is already underway. Back in November, the NHL announced a handful of internal promotions for senior staff members, fueling speculation that Bettman is planning to retire from his post as ...
The NHL Has Begun To Prepare For Commissioner Gary Bettman…
3 days ago · NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman in 2024. (Photo by Chris Tanouye/Freestyle Photography/Getty Images) Getty Images. No timeline has been set. But the powerbrokers in the NHL have begun preparations ...
Bettman makes history, will mark 31 years as NHL Commissioner
Jan 27, 2024 · From the moment I met Gary Bettman in a previous century, he struck me as a rather special sporting personality. But never as special as he is now. The NHL's indomitable Commissioner has...
Bettman's 30 years as NHL Commissioner built on family, loyalty
Feb 1, 2023 · Shane Wright is welcomed to the NHL by Commissioner Gary Bettman after being selected by the Seattle Kraken, the 32nd and newest franchise, at the 2022 NHL Draft in Montreal. Getty Images
NHL’s Gary Bettman honored for league’s growth, basks in …
May 24, 2023 · Bettman was honored by the Sports Business Journal on Wednesday with a lifetime achievement award for the NHL’s growth during his 30 years as commissioner, from a business that generated $437 million in revenue before he took over to nearly $6 billion now.
Gary Bettman’s 30 years: Don’t judge him on what he’s done, but …
Feb 1, 2023 · Today marks the 30th anniversary of Gary Bettman becoming the NHL ’s first commissioner. It’s a big milestone, one that puts Bettman ahead of legendary president Frank Calder’s 26 years and...
Report: NHL Preparing for Gary Bettman’s Retirement
3 days ago · That salary cap will be one of the defining pieces of Bettman’s legacy, as will the four times the league missed time because of a work stoppage. Most notable, the NHL lost the entire 2004-05 season as result of Bettman’s office pushing for the hard cap (and floor) structure the league has today.