Gary Bettman

NHL, Players’ Union Partner With Organization To Fight Homophobia In Sports

The You Can Play Project will conduct seminars at the NHL’s rookie symposium and make its resources and personnel available to teams. Players will be able to seek counseling or ask questions regarding sexual orientation.

2013/04/11

John Tortorella (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Silverman: Hard-Charging Torts Must Find New Approach To Get Rangers On Course

Preseason expectations don’t matter anymore. It’s all about winning and consistency, and Tortorella has to find a new formula to get his team back on track.

2013/02/22

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman (credit: Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Bettman Hears It From Boomer, Says NHL Has ‘Fences To Mend’ With Fans

“How do you think we feel?” Gary Bettman responded to Esiason’s displeasure. “It’s to say the least disappointing, frustrating.”

2013/01/14

NHL Lockout Is Officially Over, Training Camps Set To Open

The lockout finally ended Saturday night following another tough negotiation that nearly delayed training camps even longer.

2013/01/12

Bill Daly, Deputy Commissioner and Commissioner Gary Bettman of the National Hockey League (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

NHLPA Ratifies New Deal, One More Step Before Camps Can Open

NHL players are ready to go back to work, but the lockout isn’t over yet. The owners and union now must sign a memorandum of understanding before training camps can open.

2013/01/12

Report: Rangers To Open At Bruins On Jan. 19

Road trip! Rangers fans, you’re in luck — there’s news on the Blueshirts schedule front.

2013/01/10

NHL Owners Approve New Labor Deal; Gary Bettman Apologizes To Fans

“Most importantly to our fans, who love and have missed NHL hockey, I am sorry,” Bettman said. “I know that an explanation or an apology will not erase the hard feelings that have built up over the past few months, but I owe you an apology nevertheless.”

2013/01/09

Ryan Callahan #24 of the New York Rangers controls the puck. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Lichtenstein: The NHL Is Back! Great — Now Fix It!

Instead of merely bean-counting, the NHL’s caretakers should be looking for ways to bring the game back from the muck it’s become.

2013/01/08

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Silverman: Lockout’s End Gives Rangers Chance To Make Huge Statement

The window to win a Stanley Cup Championship is once again open for the Rangers.

2013/01/06

Gary Bettman (credit: Christian Petersen/Getty Images) and Donald Fehr (credit: Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

NHL, NHLPA Reach Tentative Agreement On New CBA; Lockout Over

Hockey is back, and it took nearly four months and one long night to get the game back on the ice.

2013/01/06

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and NHLPA executive director Donald Fehr (credits: Jim Rogash (L), Chip Somodevilla (R) / Getty Images)

Your Questions About The NHL Lockout Explained

Lockout issues tend to be complicated. Here’s a closer look at the issues keeping the sides from reaching an agreement.

2013/01/05

Little Movement As NHL Lockout Reaches 111th Day

If there is going to be a hockey season, the NHL and the players’ association can’t afford many more days like this.

2013/01/04

Key Issues Remain As Union, NHL Resume Labor Talks

After a long night of talks, the NHL and the union are returning to negotiations — just later than expected.

2013/01/03

Jeff Vanderbeek (Photo by Andy Marlin/Getty Images for the NHL)

Jeff Vanderbeek Takes Sole Control Over Devils, Refinances The Team’s Debt

Jeff Vanderbeek has taken over sole control of the New Jersey Devils and refinanced the team’s debt.

2013/01/03

A Detroit Red Wings fan shows his team support during the game between the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

NHL Lockout: Sides Meet For Hours, But Pension Issues Remain Sticking Point

The NHL and the players’ association met deep into Wednesday night after the union made its second counteroffer of the week in an effort to end the season-long lockout.

2013/01/02

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