UnkNuk Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 (edited) How time does fly: https://www.nhl.com/news/gary-bettman-hiring-as-nhl-commissioner-30-years-ago-changed-face-of-hockey/c-338581258 Bettman hiring as NHL Commissioner 30 years ago changed face of hockey How Board of Governors meeting on Dec. 11, 1992, set League on new course for success The black NHL All-Star jersey featured the League's old black-and-orange logo on the front. Instead of a last name on the back, it said, "COMMISSIONER." It was No. 1. Gary Bettman pulled it on 30 years ago, after he was elected the NHL's first commissioner at the Board of Governors meeting at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida, on Dec. 11, 1992. To his left stood Gil Stein, the outgoing NHL president. To his right was Bruce McNall, the owner of the Los Angeles Kings and the chairman of the Board of Governors. Bettman smiled wide. He was already an accomplished executive as the senior vice president and general counsel of the NBA. But there were only four leaders of major sports leagues in North America, and now, at just 40 years old, he'd be one of them. Edited December 12, 2022 by UnkNuk 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 And the last Canadian team to win the Stanley Cup? The 1992/93 Canadians. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnAntoski Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 (edited) 15 minutes ago, UnkNuk said: How time does fly: https://www.nhl.com/news/gary-bettman-hiring-as-nhl-commissioner-30-years-ago-changed-face-of-hockey/c-338581258 Bettman hiring as NHL Commissioner 30 years ago changed face of hockey How Board of Governors meeting on Dec. 11, 1992, set League on new course for success The black NHL All-Star jersey featured the League's old black-and-orange logo on the front. Instead of a last name on the back, it said, "COMMISSIONER." It was No. 1. Gary Bettman pulled it on 30 years ago, after he was elected the NHL's first commissioner at the Board of Governors meeting at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida, on Dec. 11, 1992. To his left stood Gil Stein, the outgoing NHL president. To his right was Bruce McNall, the owner of the Los Angeles Kings and the chairman of the Board of Governors. Bettman smiled wide. He was already an accomplished executive as the senior vice president and general counsel of the NBA. But there were only four leaders of major sports leagues in North America, and now, at just 40 years old, he'd be one of them. When discussing his legacy, the question of whether the game got better vs profitable should be asked or considered ? And as a Canucks fan, how his leadership has affected the team & other Canadian teams. Anyways, congrats for all the memories: Loungo penalty and any other future meddling, that is related to the Canucks. Also, good luck with Yotes; the very fair & open draft lottery process; and all other bright ideas... Edited December 13, 2022 by ShawnAntoski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck You Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawnAntoski Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Heretic said: And the last Canadian team to win the Stanley Cup? The 1992/93 Canadians. I remember that playoffs and that is where the Patrick Roy legend, as one the best was cemented. Edited December 13, 2022 by ShawnAntoski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCNate Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Not a popular opinion, but I think Bettman has been good for the game. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginator Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 5 minutes ago, BCNate said: Not a popular opinion, but I think Bettman has been good for the game. He's definitely helped grow the game & knows how to market the game.. But the numbers don't add up to have no Canadian team winning the cup throughout his tenure. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 14 minutes ago, BCNate said: Not a popular opinion, but I think Bettman has been good for the game. The open corruption in both the league office and the officiating ranks needs to be addressed. He's also created a huge financial issue for the league in Arizona and disgraced the league with the jersey ads. The next commissioner will need to have some respect for the sport in order to clean up the mess created by this parasite. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck73_3 Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 15 minutes ago, Maginator said: He's definitely helped grow the game & knows how to market the game.. But the numbers don't add up to have no Canadian team winning the cup throughout his tenure. With more teams added and the dollar really struggling it adds up a bit, paired with markets like Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal to scared to properly rebuild vs losing gate revenue that adds a bit more. Overall Bettman objectively has been good for the game, though I hesitantly say this as I’m not his biggest fan, even more so after how the blackhawk incident was handled/swept under the rug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 The fact this guy has made more money from this great game than any of the legends that have laced up the skates is a disgrace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Korea Bob.Loblaw Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 24 minutes ago, King Heffy said: The open corruption in both the league office and the officiating ranks needs to be addressed. He's also created a huge financial issue for the league in Arizona and disgraced the league with the jersey ads. The next commissioner will need to have some respect for the sport in order to clean up the mess created by this parasite. Your hot takes are starting to wear on me. How has Bettman disgraced the league with jersey ads? As it stands right now, the NFL is one of the last sports leagues in the WORLD that doesn't have sponsors on their jerseys. Goodell will likely follow suit. It is the reality of sports and so it's hard to call Bettman a disgrace over that. Your other points are valid. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Bob.Loblaw said: Your hot takes are starting to wear on me. How has Bettman disgraced the league with jersey ads? As it stands right now, the NFL is one of the last sports leagues in the WORLD that doesn't have sponsors on their jerseys. Goodell will likely follow suit. It is the reality of sports and so it's hard to call Bettman a disgrace over that. Your other points are valid. I still consider these abominations incredibly disrespectful to the sport. Reality is that there is zero excuse for tarnishing the league's reputation when jersey ads. Just because the NBA doesn't have the integrity to treat their sport with enough respect to not allow these does not make Bettman's misconduct acceptable. Fans normalizng this garbage is part of the problem. Edited December 13, 2022 by King Heffy 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck73_3 Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 40 minutes ago, King Heffy said: I still consider these abominations incredibly disrespectful to the sport. Reality is that there is zero excuse for tarnishing the league's reputation when jersey ads. Just because the NBA doesn't have the integrity to treat their sport with enough respect to not allow these does not make Bettman's misconduct acceptable. Fans normalizng this garbage is part of the problem. If they keep it to just the one on the helmet and one on the jersey I have zero issues with it. If they go the way of European jerseys then no thank you. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnarcore Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 What shall forever be known as the Corruption Era by Canadian hockey fans. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuck73_3 Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 2 minutes ago, Gnarcore said: What shall forever be known as the Corruption Era by Canadian hockey fans. The meddling allowed by Campbell in 2011 will always leave a bad taste in my mouth, especially with Chara basically leaking league info was funnelled to them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Say what you will, but the NHL has grown immensely under Bettman's tenure. Not sure if that's his doing or if another commissioner would've done the same. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnarcore Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 16 minutes ago, canuck73_3 said: The meddling allowed by Campbell in 2011 will always leave a bad taste in my mouth, especially with Chara basically leaking league info was funnelled to them. While 2011 is certainly a low point the Campbell emails in general showed continued favoritism for his baby boy....plus Bettman is/was Jeremy Jacobs' *&!@ holster. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgyfan Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 18 minutes ago, -AJ- said: Say what you will, but the NHL has grown immensely under Bettman's tenure. Not sure if that's his doing or if another commissioner would've done the same. As a Canadian hockey fan, I don't really care that the NHL has grown immensely in the US. Growth was bound to happen, but in my mind (the immensity) has watered down the talent, while the salary cap has made it almost impossible for Canadian teams to win the SC. Canadian teams have a huge disadvantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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