Gary Bettman is preparing for his retirement

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.
Report: NHL commissioner Gary Bettman expected to retire ‘in a couple years’
The NHL’s Board of Governors have begun preparations for Commissioner Gary Bettman’s retirement in “a couple years,” Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold confirmed to The Athletic’s Michael Russo and Chris Johnston.
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.
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.
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 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
Gary Bettman is preparing for his retirement: Steve Yzerman suggested by Renaud Lavoie
As you may have seen, Gary Bettman is preparing for his retirement. The NHL commissioner, as Michael Russo and Chris Johnston from The Athletic inform us, is quietly starting to think about when he will retire.
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." ...
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NHL reportedly preparing for commissioner Gary Bettman to retire in 'couple years'
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman is preparing to retire in "a couple years," according to a team owner, and the league is in the process of finding a successor. Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold ...
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NHL Commissioner Could Retire in 2 Years: Report
Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold has sparked significant speculation about NHL commissioner Gary Bettman’s future, suggesting the league is preparing for Bettman’s retirement within “a ...