Jeff Marek Reveals Potential Replacement for Gary Bettman as NHL Commissioner

Jun 4, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman speaks to the media before game one of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Walter Tychnowicz-Imagn Images

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For the past few months, several rumors have been circulating suggesting that Gary Bettman has begun preparing for his retirement as NHL commissioner.

Let’s recall one of the reports in question.

“Gary Bettman has informed the NHL he intends to retire as league commissioner in a ‘couple of years'” (via The Athletic)

– Gino Hard

Well, a few months later, the subject has just been brought back by the excellent Jeff Marek.

Jeff Marek has just spoken out regarding Gary Bettman’s potential replacement as NHL commissioner

Here’s what he mentioned on the DLLS Stars Podcast.

Jeff Marek: Re Gary Bettman’s successor as Commissioner: I do expect it to be Bill Daly

– DLLS Stars Podcast

And Marek is very well informed on the subject!

He has solid sources within the NHL.

It’s also a disappointing name for those who were hoping for a breath of fresh air in the National Hockey League following Bettman’s departure.

It’s not happening tomorrow morning, but know that it seems to be coming…

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