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).

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 ...

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. ... Utah Hockey Club has three months ...

For the last 26-plus years as the National Hockey League’s first-ever commissioner, Gary Bettman (Queens, N.Y.) has not only guided the NHL to unprecedented heights, but also positively influenced the development of the game at all levels.

6 days ago · That salary cap will be one of the defining pieces of Bettman’s legacy, as will the four times the league missed time because of a work stoppage. Most notable, the NHL lost the entire 2004-05 season as result of Bettman’s office pushing for the hard cap (and floor) structure the league has today.

Sep 4, 2019 · COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Gary Bettman, Brian Gionta, Neal Henderson, Tim Thomas and Krissy Wendell will be enshrined into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame as the Class of 2019, it was announced today by USA Hockey. “It’s truly a remarkable Class,” said Jim Smith, president of USA Hockey.

Dec 12, 2019 · Five American hockey legends including Gary Bettman, Brian Gionta, Neal Henderson, Tim Thomas and Krissy Wendell were formally enshrined into the United States Hockey Hall of Fame this evening during a sold-out induction ceremony at the Marriott Marquis Washington D.C.

Dec 13, 2019 · WASHINGTON -- Gary Bettman called his induction into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame on Thursday a testament of the effort of so many to grow hockey in the United States to record heights.

Sep 4, 2019 · NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, the driving force behind the League's financial stability and growth since taking office 26 years ago, is among five people who will be inducted into the U.S....

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 ...