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 …
Jan 24, 2025 · 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 ...
Gary Bettman's Time Officially Coming to an End as NHL …
6 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…
Jan 24, 2025 · 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 ...
NHL reportedly preparing for commissioner Gary Bettman to …
Jan 24, 2025 · 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 ...
NHL Board of Governors Preparing for Gary Bettman Retirement; …
Jan 24, 2025 · NHL commissioner Gary Bettman is the longest-tenured chief executive across all North American professional sports leagues all time at 32 years, but his time at the helm may be coming to a close soon.
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
Bettman hiring as NHL Commissioner 30 years ago changed face of hockey
Gary Bettman pulled it on 30 years ago, after he was elected the NHL's first commissioner at the Board of Governors meeting at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida, on Dec. 11, 1992. To his...
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...