Inside the NHL Agent’s Secret Rankings: Shocking Best and Worst Teams, Jaw-Dropping Contracts, and the Next Commissioner Revealed
This question was one of the few that really stumped many agents. Nearly half pointed to deputy commissioner Bill Daly as the option that makes the most sense, with some praising his hard work as Gary Bettman’s right-hand man the past 21 years.
Others are skeptical that a transition is coming soon, even as Bettman nears his 74th birthday.
“I think Gary wants to be commissioner for life,” said one agent.
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“I mean, you’re going to have to wheel (Bettman) out. From what I’ve seen, I don’t see him stepping aside anytime soon,” added another. “Obviously, Bill has been there a while. He knows everybody, he knows the owners, he knows the business. He has the same relationships that Gary has. He’s learned a few tricks at Gary’s side.”
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