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 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.

Gary Bettman's future as NHL Commissioner is a major storyline in our Daily, as is how the New York Rangers are making playoff contenders look like pretenders in recent run.

But, instead of escaping Ottawa with a momentum-building win, the Bruins left with a disappointing result instead. After leading 5-3 late, Boston allowed the Senators to score two goals with their ...

Bruins legends, players, donors and fans gathered in Boston for the Black & Gold Gala, celebrating 50 years of ownership under Jeremy Jacobs.

Leon Draisaitl believes the suspension is too much, but a report indicates Connor McDavid won't ask Gary Bettman to step in and review the case.

From finalized 4 Nations rosters to outdoor hockey in the sunshine state, here’s what happened in the NHL this week:  4 Nations Face-Off The first annual 4 Nations Face-Off will be hosted at the Bell Centre in Montreal and TD Garden in Boston Feb.

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 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.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — On his way to Seattle for founding owner David Bonderman’s celebration of life, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman made a stopover in Minnesota on Thursday night to catch the Wild ...

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 been commissioner of the league since 1993, leading a league expansion from 24 to 32 teams and insisting at every turn that the NHL needed to go into non-traditional U.S. markets. On ...