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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tuesday night was a huge night of honors and awards at the 34th Annual Pitt-Greenville Hot Stove Banquet and there was a sellout crowd, which as always had barbecue and baseball. WNCT’s Brian Bailey has emceed the banquet since the very first one in Greenville back in 1990.

Wildland and City of Missoula fire crews are serving the community in a different way, raising money for charity through their Fire on Ice hockey games.

On Tuesday, while Spartacat was still licking his paws, Thomas Chabot defended his furry friend. The Ottawa Senators alternate captain was shocked by the heat the mascot took for a social media post Monday on X in which he was wearing a jersey split between Ottawa and the colours of the Quebec Nordiques.

On McDavid, Bettman said Thursday, "I understand the frustration, and it's something we're going to continue to monitor."

The Devils easily defeated the Bruins yesterday in New Jersey. The men of Jim Montgomery Joe Sacco took the lead early in the first, but they saw the Devils score five unanswered goals. Final score: 5 to 1.