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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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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 ... four work stoppages and a lockout that removed the 2004–05 season ...
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NHL beginning process to replace Gary Bettman as Commissioner
Moments ago, NHL insiders broke the news that Gary Bettman will soon be retiring ... contentious issues that could always lead to another lockout. It makes sense he would be replaced after ...
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Gary Bettman No. 1 on power and influence list
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman resolved a lockout without losing an entire season, settled ownership issues in a few cities and signed a $5.2-billion Canadian TV rights-holder deal, among other ...