Who is the current NHL commissioner?

Who is the current NHL commissioner? Gary Bettman is the current NHL commissioner.

Bettman became the NHL’s first commissioner on February 1, 1993, after previously working in the NBA’s league office. The title replaced the NHL’s older position of president, giving the league a chief executive whose responsibilities included business strategy, labor relations, expansion, and league governance.

During Bettman’s tenure, the NHL expanded into new markets, including several Sun Belt cities, and added teams such as the Nashville Predators, Tampa Bay Lightning, Carolina Hurricanes, and Vegas Golden Knights. He also led the league through major labor disputes, including the 2004–05 lockout that canceled an entire season.

A common mix-up is Bill Daly, who is the NHL’s deputy commissioner. Daly is a senior league executive and often appears alongside Bettman, but he is not the commissioner. Bettman was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2023 in the builder category, recognizing his long leadership of the league.