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Gary Bettman

GLENDALE, AZ - MAY 07: NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman (R) speaks at a press conference to discuss the potential sale of the Phoenix Coyotes to Greg Jamison (L), former CEO of the San Jose Sharks, before the start of Game Five of the Western Conference Semifinals between the Phoenix Coyotes and the Nashville Predators during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Jobing.com Arena on May 7, 2012 in Glendale, Arizona.

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  • Bettman: Blues status brighter with new ownership

    -- NHL commissioner Gary Bettman gave his stamp of approval to new St. Louis Blues ownership, saying the franchise's financial picture is much improved.Bettman spent time at the podium alongside Tom Stillman, a beer distributor who heads an all-local ownership   Read more »

  • Barclays Center CEO makes case for Isles

    the Barclays Center and we're excited about it."The Islanders' lease with Nassau County expires in 2015. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said Friday during a meeting with The Associated Press Sports Editors that Nassau Coliseum "is not a place that will be housing   Read more »

  • Letter: NHL should assist Coliseum

    Park, an iconic sports facility built by its inhabiting team with private funding, National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman was declaring the Nassau Coliseum "a facility that is long past its due date" and was once again pointing the finger of blame   Read more »

  • NHL GMs barely mention CBA issues as meetings end

    NHL Players' Association.The current agreement, that ended the season-long lockout in 2005, expires Sept. 15. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman told the general managers to conduct "business as usual" according to the current agreement, including working under   Read more »

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About Gary Bettman

Gary Bruce Bettman (born June 2, 1952) is the commissioner of the National Hockey League (NHL), a post he has held since February 1, 1993. Previously, Bettman was a senior vice-president and general counsel to the National Basketball Association (NBA). Bettman is a graduate of Cornell University and New York University School of Law.

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