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, …

Jan 23, 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 …

Feb 1, 2023 · Gary Bettman reached the 30th anniversary of his first day as NHL Commissioner on Wednesday. Officially, anyway. "The first day wasn't even really the first day," his wife,...

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

Feb 1, 2023 · NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman is the "longest-serving commissioner in the four major North American sports leagues,” and today is celebrating 30 years on the job, according …

May 15, 2023 · The longest-serving commissioner in sports history, Gary Bettman has spent 30 years atop the NHL using his many talents and his forceful powers of persuasion to build the …