Gary Bettman close to 5 year extension to remain commissioner of NHL through end of 2027 season

[GhostofTommyBolin]

probably the only knock about bettman is not bringing a lucrative US TV contract that pays the same as the NFL and NBA...somewhere in the billions..

he was hired to get the same TV money as the big 3...he failed imho...

I'm not a huge Bettman guy but expecting him to bring in TV deals similar to the NFL and NBA when the NHL was already a fringe league is ridiculous. Of the "4 major sports" hockey has always been the 4th most popular. The NHL is never going to be as popular as the other two I mentioned, nor baseball for that matter.

 

[cowboy82nd]

probably the only knock about bettman is not bringing a lucrative US TV contract that pays the same as the NFL and NBA...somewhere in the billions..

he was hired to get the same TV money as the big 3...he failed imho...

You keep on spouting this BS. He was never going to get a contract that pays the same as the NFL. He wasn’t hired to get the same as the big 3, because it was never going to happen.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

lol… what a weird take. Who knows how much Bettman is at the office. Ur just applying ur very limited knowledge of him as if it is his entire existence. that’s like me suggesting u live for just posting in a forum. Idk wtf u do elsehwer


And that loser is leaving a more significant legacy than say, a random dude on the internet talking about how much of a loser the nhl commissioner is. Not to mention…. Everything goes on without everyone eventually.
Weird take man.

He’s not a loser because of his accomplishments, he’s literally losing what’s left of his life working a job that has no more mobility. I simply don’t understand his desire to keep working as commissioner instead of doing something else with his time. I’ve known too many people so far that worked until they dropped and I have no desire to do that.

 

[Bourdon]

lol… what a weird take. Who knows how much Bettman is at the office. Ur just applying ur very limited knowledge of him as if it is his entire existence. that’s like me suggesting u live for just posting in a forum. Idk wtf u do elsehwer


And that loser is leaving a more significant legacy than say, a random dude on the internet talking about how much of a loser the nhl commissioner is. Not to mention…. Everything goes on without everyone eventually.
Weird take man.

He’s not a loser because of his accomplishments, he’s literally losing what’s left of his life working a job that has no more mobility. I simply don’t understand his desire to keep working as commissioner instead of doing something else with his time. I’ve known too many people so far that worked until they dropped and I have no desire to do that.

You act like Bettman is doing the kind of work that is soul sucking with endless stressors. You don't know him, what he's about or what his life is. Sounds like to me you're projecting, like oh the people at the top are not better than me, they're sad and all they know is their job. I might work a menial job but I live life to the fullest, surrounded by family that love me, blah blah blah. It's just a coping mechanism for unfulfilled hopes and dreams and former delusions of grandeur.

Now I have no problems with all that stuff, I too love my friends and family and live for them but come on! Imagine thinking you know people based on the assumption that all successful people are just wasting their time, like you have some high ground on them. Saying stuff like the league will soon forget this man, let him waste what little life he has left....while being on here to the tune of 50,000 posts. Bizarre.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

You act like Bettman is doing the kind of work that is soul sucking with endless stressors. You don't know him, what he's about or what his life is. Sounds like to me you're projecting, like oh the people at the top are not better than me, they're sad and all they know is their job. I might work a menial job but I live life to the fullest, surrounded by family that love me, blah blah blah. It's just a coping mechanism for unfulfilled hopes and dreams and former delusions of grandeur.

Now I have no problems with all that stuff, I too love my friends and family and live for them but come on! Imagine thinking you know people based on the assumption that all successful people are just wasting their time, like you have some high ground on them. Saying stuff like the league will soon forget this man, let him waste what little life he has left....while being on here to the tune of 50,000 posts. Bizarre.

I’m an hf teenager. Of course my post count is high. Sick burn, I guess.

He’s 70 and he’s been doing this job for almost 3 decades. To never change is menial to me, and thanks for the counseling session

 

[Dr Pepper]

Given all that's happened this year, extending Bettman's contract was....unexpected, to say the least.

 

[OG6ix]

This gives them enough time to find his replacement too - which I'm sure is quite contentious and a long drawn out process between the owners.

 

[missionAvs]

Like who?

Patrick Roy of course.

 

[TheFinalWord]

I’m an hf teenager. Of course my post count is high. Sick burn, I guess.

He’s 70 and he’s been doing this job for almost 3 decades. To never change is menial to me, and thanks for the counseling session

Some might say averaging over 10 posts a day for 13 years is menial, but who am I to judge?

People who typically have a lot of success in life, love what they do. I'm sure he does. I doubt he's in a position where he can't afford a comfortable retirement at this point. But then again, who knows.

 

[StreetHawk]

This gives them enough time to find his replacement too - which I'm sure is quite contentious and a long drawn out process between the owners.

Seems like now would have been the ideal time to hire the replacement or at least begin a search.

TV contracts have been signed. CBA has been extended.

Commissioner has to now guide the nhl through new revenue sources in legalized betting. Have to get nhl teams to be more forthcoming in injuries since that impacts odds.

so would give the new commissioner time to get acquainted with the owners and develop a working relationship with the PA.

 

[Quid Pro Clowe]

Some might say averaging over 10 posts a day for 13 years is menial, but who am I to judge?

People who typically have a lot of success in life, love what they do. I'm sure he does. I doubt he's in a position where he can't afford a comfortable retirement at this point. But then again, who knows.

Again with the post roast? Get some new material lol. Never understood the logic getting on someone for posting on a message board with a post on a message board, but who am I to judge.

Gary is well off financially unless he has Warren Sapp managing his finances. He’s going to be in that position 1/3 of a century with this extension. He’s holding up the line for others that have deserved the job.

 

[Quinning]

King Bettman I

 

[strattonius]

I love the traditional Bettman boo but I've never understood why some feel he's done a bad job. More often than not it seems people are unaware of what his job responsibility is.
I've heard ranging opinions that he is partially responsible for the Beach/Hawks situation.
In this thread alone (which garnered a lot of likes) I saw Bettman getting blamed for ticket prices being unaffordable.

It basically borders on the same logic of when you hear people blame their life problems on the Prime Minister or President or whatever.

 

[SladeWilson23]

The Blackhawks bullshit not withstanding he has done an impeccable job. No surprise here. Fewer have ever done to grow a sport more

I agree he's done a tremendous job with growing the game, but I just can't let go of how he handled the Blackhawks scandal. I'm someone who's supported him since day 1, but I really had to reevaluate after the scandal.

 

[valet]

Yea. I always compare things with one of the greatest outcomes to gain a fair assessment.

the average growth between all major leagues is what ur looking for, not Apple. :|

by revenue the nhl has not grown as fast as the NBA or NFL. MLB is about the same as the NHL. i know the apple comparison is a bit farcical given the nature of their products, but in comparison to ‘similar’ businesses the NHL still ranks in the bottom tier. and as of late, especially in the last several years, the league has been a PR nightmare with scandals galore and half-hearted attempts toward ethical behavior. so even in the pantheon of big market professional sports, amongst other leagues that have had their fair share of problems, i think there is a fair argument to made that the NHL is currently the worst….. anyways, i’m fine with you cherry picking one thing i said to point out it’s absurdity, but don’t pretend like it is the entire basis of my argument please

 

[CartographerNo611]

I love the traditional Bettman boo but I've never understood why some feel he's done a bad job. More often than not it seems people are unaware of what his job responsibility is.
I've heard ranging opinions that he is partially responsible for the Beach/Hawks situation.
In this thread alone (which garnered a lot of likes) I saw Bettman getting blamed for ticket prices being unaffordable.

It basically borders on the same logic of when you hear people blame their life problems on the Prime Minister or President or whatever.

This is a shot towards a couple of my posts so here we go lol. His job is to work for the owners, I get and have gotten it.A lot of pro Bettman say he has increased revenue, great, for the owners and sponsors. The average fan, how does this impact us what so ever? I have yet to receive a check from the NHL personally.

He sold the islanders to a scam artist worth 60 grand. His job is to check out potential new buyers. May I ask how this is good?

He helps owners find funding to new areans. New arenas are expensive and tickets tend to rise so the owner can break even. How is this not Bettman playing a role in rising costs for the average Joe?

Bettman has a direct hand in CBA negotiations and salary cap raises or decreases. Higher player salaries mean higher prices for the average Jie which include tickets. Uh yeah Bettman has no role in higher ticket prices you say?

Bettman handing out a pathetic 2 million dollar fine to the Blackhawk organization worth a billion for covering up a coach assaulting young adults sexually hurts the leagues image. Which hurts the sponsors image risking them pulling sponsorship? That hurts the owners bottom line money wise. Bettmans job is to look out for the owners interest right?

His complete disregard for CTE directly affects owners because health insurance are starting to refuse to cover brain related injuries. Who pays for that, the Owners. Bettman works for the owners best interest right?

Finally under Bettman, the league has one full season canceled plus many other partially canceled seasons in order to keep player salaries low for owners. While the owners lost billions in revenue over those lost games. Salaries have steadily increased every year outside of the canceled season and are now at the same level as pre 2006 NHL. All that canceling for nothing right?

Unless your getting paid by the NHL, how the hell can any NHL fan defend this guy and say he was a “good commissioner.” He has spent 20 plus years working against the fans interest and priced out the common folk.

 

[cowboy82nd]

Again with the post roast? Get some new material lol. Never understood the logic getting on someone for posting on a message board with a post on a message board, but who am I to judge.

Gary is well off financially unless he has Warren Sapp managing his finances. He’s going to be in that position 1/3 of a century with this extension. He’s holding up the line for others that have deserved the job.

For one thing, it’s not like everybody gets a turn being the commissioner, so he’s not holding up the line. Second, the owners who employ him wanted him to continue doing the job. And lastly, who do you think deserves the job?

 

[Mr Positive]

Hes doing okay. People hate him for doing things the owners tell him to

 

[OG6ix]

At his age I'm honestly not sure why he is not more interested in retiring

He would probably kick the bucket if he had nothing to do.

 

[moog35]

I wish Chelios took him out during the first lockout

 

[IDuck]

Almost 60 million people added to US population and sports market in his tenure so far

Sold the Islanders to a fraud worth 60 grand. ESPN has a documentary on that joke.

Sold out league to corporate America, ads everywhere

Priced out the average joe from most games

10 year Arizona ownership debacle because of ego

Growing the game on the outdoor network

Downplaying conclusions and sexual assault

Only major sports to have a fully canceled season on top of multiple lockouts.

Fined a billion dollar organization 2 million dollars for the largest sex scandal in hockey history, half that being a charity tax write off.

I guess that’s good leadership lmao. (Sarcasm) Hope you work for Honda or something and get a kickback and their partnership with the NHL.

care to do the other leauges?

 

[hockeyfanplayer]

Contract was up after this season, a 5 year deal will make him the longest serving Commish in NHL history, he'll be 75 when it ends.

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Please God, no....

If there has EVER been a better examples of the astounding incompetence of Bettman, given his stupendous, monumentally idiotic refusal to shorten the season and to cancel/re-schedule games, forcing teams having to play with 6/7/8 players out in Covid protocols, I cannot think of any.

I watched my Isles beat what was basically a Junior B Boston Bruins team tonight, as they were missing 7 or 8 starters - over 1/3 of the roster. How is forcing teams to ice such an inferior product helping the game?

He is not qualified to change the toilet paper roll in his own bathroom, let alone be commissioner any longer.

Jeez he is so awful, I cringe whenever I see him on TV.

 

[hockeyfanplayer]

Nhl staying #4 and in 10 years, probably #5. It’s also disgusting say Gary Bettman deserves any credit for growing the game. 3 lockouts, multiple teams stripped from their cities, less international involvement/ tournaments. Players grow the game not dumbasses like Gary

The best way to grow a sport is at the grass roots level, building ice rinks, driving the women's game, having players visit high schools, etc.

What of those things has he done? NOTHING.

The league has built no local rinks I'm aware of, never got behind the women's pro league, and I'm not aware of any pros visiting schools in my city. He's a terrible commissioner IMO, so much wasted time with him driving the league into obscurity.

 

[CartographerNo611]

care to do the other leauges?

I’m good, NHL provides more than enough of my daily dose of depression lol.

 

[Hire Sather]

Saved the league in 2005.