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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Gary_BettmanGary 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).

  2. www.nytimes.com › athletic › 4131627Gary 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 ...

  3. www.nhl.com › news › gary-bettman-makes-history-by-marking-31Bettman 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 placed...

  4. www.latimes.com › sports › hockeyGary Bettman doesn't care if NHL fans hate him. Here's why - Los...

    Jan 30, 2023 · NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman might be despised by fans, but his smart and calculating tactics have reaped financial success for the league's teams.

  5. sports.yahoo.com › nhl-commissioner-gary-bettman-absolutelyNHL commissioner Gary Bettman would ‘absolutely ... - Yahoo...

    9 hours ago · NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Utah Hockey Club owners Ryan and Ashley Smith talk prior to a press conference at Delta Center plaza in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. | Jeffrey D ...

  6. www.espn.com › nhl › storyThe 30 key moments in Gary Bettman's 30 years in the NHL

    Feb 1, 2023 · Gary Bettman took office as the NHL's first-ever commissioner on Feb. 1, 1993. It's been an eventful three decades since.

  7. www.nhl.com › news › gary-bettman-hiring-as-nhl-commissionerBettman hiring as NHL Commissioner 30 years ago changed face of...

    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.

  8. www.nhl.com › news › gary-bettman-s-30-years-as-nhlBettman's 30 years as NHL Commissioner built on family, loyalty

    Feb 1, 2023 · Debbie Jordan, Gary Bettman's longtime assistant at the NBA and NHL, says the Commissioner makes himself available to owners and partners, 'no matter what. He's unbelievable like that.'

  9. www.sportsbusinessjournal.com › 09 › 30NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman discusses league's key issues ahead...

    Sep 30, 2024 · Sports Business Journal talked with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman as he begins his 32nd full season atop the league. How have things gone in Utah so far relative to your expectations for the formation of the new franchise?

  10. apnews.com › article › nhl-commissioner-gary-bettman-sunbeltNHL’s Gary Bettman honored for league’s growth, basks in ‘newer...

    May 24, 2023 · It suits Gary Bettman just fine. 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.