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.

The beginning of February tomorrow marks the 32nd record-breaking year of Gary Bettman as NHL Commissioner. No other pro sports leader could make that statement; nor ever will. But Bettman's ...

The Athletic's Michael Russo and Chris Johnston reported Thursday that commissioner Gary Bettman informed the league's executive committee to prepare for his retirement. Per that report, Bettman has ...

Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold has revealed that NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman is expected to retire in the near future, ...

The executive committee of the NHL ... for Gary Bettman’s retirement in “a couple years” and has started the process of finding a successor for the longest-tenured commissioner in North ...

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman indicated Connor McDavid's three-game suspension is part of the league's efforts to crack down on hits to the head. "I think in terms of supplemental discipline ...

Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman believes NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has a pretty good idea of what his retirement plan is and when he will announce it. Friedman discussed Bettman's future with co ...

Bettman has been the NHL's commissioner since 1993, overseeing the league's expansion to Southern and Western markets of the United States.

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 ...

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 ...