Gary Bettman is preparing for his retirement

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.
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
Report: NHL BOG preparing for Gary Bettman's retirement
Minnesota Wild owner Craig Leipold said that the exec committee of the NHL BOG has begun planning for Commissioner Gary Bettman’s retirement in 'a couple years' and has started the process of finding a successor for the longest-tenured commissioner in North American sports.
What does NHL commissioner Gary Bettman’s future look like?
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.
NHL Commissioner Could Retire in 2 Years: Report
Bettman has served as the NHL commissioner since 1993 but he's not made any official announcement regarding his retirement. On Thursday, following Leipold's comments, Bettman clarified that no timeline has been set for his departure.
Oilers media calls for Gary Bettman to be fired as NHL commissioner
The Edmonton Oilers and Connor McDavid have put some pressure on the NHL to improve officiating, but one media member wants to go further by relieving Gary Bettman of his duties as commissioner.
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.
Report: NHL preparing for commissioner Gary Bettman's eventual retirement
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 not decided when exactly he'll step down but it's likely still a few years in the future.
Gary Bettman is preparing for his retirement: Steve Yzerman suggested by Renaud Lavoie
As you may have seen, Gary Bettman is preparing for his retirement. The NHL commissioner, as Michael Russo and Chris Johnston from The Athletic inform us, is quietly starting to think about when he will retire.
Gary Bettman on Connor McDavid’s suspension, 4 Nations attendance, salary cap forecasting, more: Q&A
On McDavid, Bettman said Thursday, "I understand the frustration, and it's something we're going to continue to monitor." ...
NHL's Gary Bettman on Connor McDavid Suspension: Hit to Head 'Has to Be Dealt With'
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 ...
New Orleans' frozen Canal Street had people playing hockey in the streets (don't tell Gary Bettman)
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