NHL, Gary Bettman

Report: NHL preparing for commissioner Gary Bettman's eventual retirement
The Athletic's Michael Russo and Chris Johnston reported Thursday that commissioner Gary Bettman informed the league's executive committee to prepare for his retirement. Per that report, Bettman has not decided when exactly he'll step down but it's likely still a few years in the future.
What does NHL commissioner Gary Bettman’s future look like?
Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman believes NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has a pretty good idea of what his retirement plan is and when he will announce it.
Gary Bettman's Time Coming Officially Coming to an End as NHL Commissioner
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.
NHL Board of Governors Preparing for Gary Bettman Retirement; No Timeline for Move
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman is the longest-tenured chief executive across all North American professional sports leagues all time at 32 years, but his
Breaking: NHL has begun preparation for Gary Bettman retirement in ‘couple years’
Bettman says he hasn't given the Board of Governors a timeline, but the executive committee is in a formal process of finding a successor.
The NHL Has Begun To Prepare For Commissioner Gary Bettman’s Retirement
At 72, Gary Bettman is in no rush to step into retirement. But the NHL has started taking steps to creating a suitable succession plan for when that day comes.
NHL reportedly preparing for commissioner Gary Bettman to retire in 'couple years'
Bettman has been the NHL's commissioner since 1993, overseeing the league's expansion to Southern and Western markets of the United States.
Report: NHL BOG preparing for Gary Bettman's retirement
Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold said that the exec committee of the NHL BOG has begun planning for Commissioner Gary Bettman’s retirement in 'a couple years' and has started the process of finding a successor for the longest-tenured commissioner in North American sports.
NHL Preparing for Commissioner's Eventual Retirement
The NHL has been led by Gary Bettman for more than three decades since he was appointed as the Commissioner of the league in 1993. The 72-year-old executive has shepherded the game of hockey through multiple lockouts and sweeping changes to the sport on a national and international level.
Gary Bettman on Connor McDavid’s suspension, 4 Nations attendance, salary cap forecasting, more: Q&A
On McDavid, Bettman said Thursday, "I understand the frustration, and it's something we're going to continue to monitor." ...
NHL bringing outdoor hockey to Florida with Miami and Tampa as hosts for 2026 Winter Classic
The NHL announced Wednesday that the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers will play host to the New York Rangers at loanDepot Park in Miami — home of baseball's Marlins — on Jan. 2, 2026, in the ...
NHL's Gary Bettman on Connor McDavid Suspension: Hit to Head 'Has to Be Dealt With'
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman indicated Connor McDavid's three-game suspension is part of the league's efforts to crack down on hits to the head. "I think ...
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Al MacNeil, a former NHL player and winner of the Stanley Cup as coach of the Canadiens, dead at 89
MacNeil was Montreal’s director of player personnel for Stanley Cup wins in 1978 and 1979 ... both on and off the ice,” NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement.