Gary Bettman
Gary Bettman is the Commissioner of the National Hockey League (NHL), a position he has held since 1993. He is known for his pivotal role in growing the league's popularity and revenue, but he has also faced criticism for his decisions, such as the NHL's non-participation in the Olympics, which he described as 'incredibly disruptive.'
Born on Jun 02, 1952 (73 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 6.00 | 0.16% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 62,406 | $1,700,000 | 2,791$ |
| North Macedonia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.20% | +0% | 2,083,374 | 4,217 | $12,800 | 26$ |
| Totals | 2 | 40,088,612 | 66,623 | $1,712,800 | 2,817$ |
Interactive World Map
Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
Gary Bettman must be floating an inch off the ground due to the current popularity of hockey.
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North Macedonia:
Gary Bettman stated that the world of hockey is better when the Players' Association and the league collaborate.
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United States:
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman told Sportsnet that thematic uniforms had become a 'distraction'.
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Canada:
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman endorsed the NHL size, saying the singular time it was used at the Winter Games – during the 2010 Vancouver Olympics − the games were better to watch.
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Canada:
Gary Bettman is the NHL commissioner who commented on the show Heated Rivalry, which Rachel Reid found dubious.
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Israel:
Gary Bettman is the NHL commissioner who commented on the impact of Heated Rivalry.
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Sweden:
Gary Bettman, the NHL commissioner, acknowledged the tragic bus accident during a press conference.
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Canada:
Commissioner Gary Bettman commented on the NHL's rules and the decisions teams must make regarding the players.
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Canada:
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks to the media prior to a game and commends Connor McDavid’s team-first extension.
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Canada:
Gary Bettman, the New York lawyer who has run the league since 1993, seems more interested in putting hockey in the American desert than the Canadian snow.
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