NHL Board of Governors Preparing for Gary Bettman Retirement

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.
NHL Commissioner Could Retire in 2 Years: Report
Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold has sparked significant speculation about NHL commissioner Gary Bettman’s future, suggesting the league is preparing for Bettman’s retirement within “a couple years.
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 reportedly preparing for commissioner Gary Bettman to retire in 'couple years'
Bettman has been the NHL's commissioner since 1993, overseeing the league's expansion to Southern and Western markets of the United States.
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.
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.
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NHL preparing for Bettman's retirement in 'a couple years'
The NHL is starting to think about life without Gary Bettman. Though Bettman's retirement isn't imminent, Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold told The Athletic's Michael Russo and Chris Johnston that the Board of Governors' executive committee has formally begun the process of finding a replacement for the longtime NHL commissioner.
Gary Bettman officially notifies NHL that he will retire
Ladies and gentlemen, the day that we’ve all waited for has finally come. Well, maybe not exactly yet, but the day is coming. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has reportedly informed the NHL’s Board of Governor’s his plans for retirement and will walk away from the sport “in a couple years.
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