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).
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...
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 ...
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
Gary Bettman Drops A Major Hint on his Long-Term Future as NHL …
Jan 7, 2025 · Gary Bettman has been the Commissioner of the NHL dating back to February of 1993, and in that time, the business of the NHL has grown exponentially, even if those opposed to Bettman in the role can't see it.
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...
NHL commissioner - Wikipedia
The National Hockey League commissioner is the highest-ranking executive officer in the National Hockey League (NHL). The position was created in 1993; Gary Bettman was named the first commissioner and remains the only person to fill the position to date.
The NHL Has Begun To Prepare For Commissioner Gary Bettman…
Jan 24, 2025 · But the powerbrokers in the NHL have begun preparations for the day when commissioner Gary Bettman steps out of the boardroom and into retirement. “I’m not wired to be retired,” Bettman...
Gary Bettman's Time Officially Coming to an End as NHL …
Jan 24, 2025 · 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’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.