He raved about where things stand with the league before adding his lone concern: “The fact that Gary is going to be retiring.” Leipold said it would be a sad day when Bettman, commissioner ...

Arguably the most captivating storyline in the NHL right now is Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin’s chase of Wayne ...

Gary Bettman has been the commissioner of the NHL for 31 years and does not have plans to step down anytime soon. He took over as league commissioner on Feb. 1, 1993, and has enjoyed a successful ...

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman speaks during media availabilities before the Los Angeles Kings play against the Utah Hockey Club. / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images The NHL and NHL Players' Association ...

If you ask the NHL Commissioner, Gary Bettman, the current playoff format isn't going anywhere. NHL insider Pierre LeBrun asked Bettman directly about changing the format. In LeBrun's words ...

TORONTO, April 2 (Reuters) - NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said on Wednesday that tensions between Canada and the United States were concerning and could impact the league's business, especially ...

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said Wednesday the league and the Players’ Association will sit down to begin negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement the week of April 1. Bettman and ...

Gretzky will be joined by NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, as well as other league personnel, starting Wednesday, when the Capitals take on the Carolina Hurricanes. Bettman, Gretzky and Ovechkin's ...