Bettman's Nearing Retirement, Isles Sign DeAngelo, Markstrom Out 4-6 Weeks

[@BrattyNerdGirl]

I nominate Shannon to be the next commissioner of the NHL

[@camero2596]

Fantastic idea until you realize that he’d stop making these videos that we love 😢

[@alohastate8256]

He's got my vote

[@gersonfuentes6940]

Shannon has Bettman on speed-dial so I wouldn't doubt it

[@Goingpostal1000]

Seconded

[@madeinedmundston]

Imagine Shannon doing call video with himself 😂

[@roneified4405]

Hat trick: Three goals Gordie Howe Hat trick: Goal, Assist, Fight Gary Bettman Hat Trick: Three Lockouts

[@FischerFan]

Are you sure that Gary Bettman hat-trick isn't: Quebec, Winnipeg, and Hartford?

[@garymauk2963]

@FischerFan the lockouts especially the 04-05 missed season was 100% the players screwing themselves. Those difficult times are what have lead to the NHL having fiscal sanity a strong partnership between the league and PA. They were worth it. If the players were not run by morons there would not have been lockouts.

[@VonOzbourne]

@@garymauk2963 You work in hedge funds or something? Blaming the players for not wanting to take a pay cut because the owners were too busy tripping over themselves trying to outbid each other for big draw talent sounds like trying to shift fault to the talent. The Salary Cap was put in place to save the owners from themselves, and they still do fiscally irresponsible things to try to circumnavigate their own rules to attempt to gain an advantage. And well, if you'd been paying attention, you might know that the only thing "strong" with the league and PA partnership, is usually the animosity when negotiating. At least the owners were smart enough this time to realize that showcasing the talent at the next olympics was a better look than "protecting their investment" for the regular season gate.

[@garymauk2963]

@@VonOzbourne When you go into a negotiation it's best if you have something other than threats and rants. That was all the players had in 04-05. The owners had prepared. The fiscal house of the NHL was out of whack .Bettman lead the charge to get it in order. The players were offered several Cap options before the lock out, they just didn't use the word cap because the players were afraid of it. It would've been around $55 million, the players and their PA reps spent the next year grandstanding, while the NHL told them the longer you wait the worse the offer will be. When the smoke cleared they accepted the Cap and it was about $39 million. The players screwed themselves, they lost a whole season of pay and took a worse deal than they could have otherwise had. The big hurdle was climbed, fiscal sanity restored. Revenue split was still 57 players 43 teams. the next lock out fixed that as we now have 50-50 split. Some owners that have more money would love a system of haves and have nots like baseball, but the NHL is built on parity. The people that get the short end are the top players who get great pay checks ,just not in the same vein as their counterparts in NBA, NFL and MLB, and the lower end players in the NHL are very nicely compensated comparable if not even paid more than their counterparts in the other leagues. It is a business model that works for the NHL and it is the business model that Gary Bettman understood this league needed to be successful. The NHL relies more heavily on tickets and less on TV than the other leagues, It needs each market to be competitive.

[@garymauk2963]

@VonOzbourne the owners came prepared and the business needed cost certainty. The players only had the threat of no games offered a measly small pay cut. NHL gave the options summer of 04 all had a cap. Initial it was about 55 million players rejected and after the lock out began Bettman warned them any deal would only get worse. By the time the agreed jn the summer of 05 it was 39 million AND they missed a seasons worth of pay. The league needed the cap and the floor. The business model relies so much more on gate receipts and less on TV money like the other leagues, hence the top players in the NHL do not make anywhere near the top players in the other leagues. But the league has the best parity and top to bottom the players are doing better than ever, owners are doing well, the league has grown in every way. That initial lockout got the league to 57-43 in favor of the players the 12-13 got it to 50 and corrected a few other errors. That CBA pain has been worth it. The NHL is strong because of Bettmans leadership, because he understood the business model that this league works best in.

[@SarahRenz59]

Shannon, I hope Gary gives your phone number to the new commissioner so we can still enjoy those stimulating conversations.

[@christhornycroft3686]

Bettman retiring won’t change anything. He works for the owners. His successor will too.

[@calvinw8470]

Amazing. Someone who actually knows how things work.

[@Ben.Mangels]

​@@jeffanderson3962If you think both parties are the same, you are very wrong. Ignoring which one you think is better, they are incredibly different.

[@williamford9564]

That is 100% correct.

[@JesterRace139]

I do find it comical when people blame everything on Bettman, but it's kinda fun so I do too.

[@rmdvto]

Exactly, when you think about it the commissioner is basically in charge of managing the owners' collective investment. He is a glorified fund manager

[@InsignificantNick]

Tony got himself kicked out of a KHL locker room. I'm sure he'll get along swimmingly with Roy.

[@preppen78]

That translator must have had a rough time

[@darthvader3742]

It feels like the Islanders are trying to mix water and electricity together.

[@FalloutUrMum]

Where's the source that he got kicked out of the KHL team? From what I heard he was one of the best players in the KHL and earned his way back to the US

[@warmike]

I mean, Rotenberg during the last two seasons gave away two of the best goalies in the KHL (Podyapolsky and Serebryakov), and right now SKA's 1A is 19 years old. I mean, Zavragin is a decent goalie, and last season Metallurg won the Gagarin Cup with 20-year-old Nabokov, but still.

[@warmike]

@FalloutUrMum he allegedly (according to an article by Russia's main sports media Match TV) had an argument with one of Rotenberg's assistants.

[@sportsrook8282]

Who else is currently waiting for the Rantanen trade video?

[@poopinasock]

Bro me I just found out I want to know more about it

[@DucksUpDogsDownCatsSlide]

I thought it was April Fools at first.

[@ryan.8783]

BIGGEST TRADE OF THE DECADE

[@kevinstull8552]

Just be glad that Babcock isn't the coach of the Rangers. He probably would healthy scratch Quick and prevent him from achieving that milestone, like what he did to Modano years ago.

[@garymauk2963]

Babcock great coach, terrible human

[@madeinedmundston]

I did felt really bad for markstrom,that did remind me the Kreider/Price situation in 2014. :(

[@nster3]

Devils without Markstrom for at least 4-6 weeks and it being an MCL sprain... Scary stuff

[@87WolvesAndADuck]

Honestly, it could’ve been MUCH worse, that hit looked terrifying. With him missing the four nations, that’s just more time for him to rest up

[@goaliecoachmike]

Probably understated.

[@GoodMenstruationAttitude]

My favorite part of each day is Shannon reminding me that I'm a *fine*-ass person on the internet!

[@fbg4l686]

The hockey guy is the answer

[@rawnchydeard4669]

I hope the new commish does a better job of making sure teams are more accessible for the average fan. Games are too expensive to attend without difficulty for so many, and they can’t even find them on local TV.

[@SaintGBar22]

Be careful what you wish for. The next guy who comes in could be a steadying force or a guy who wants to do radical changes all the time in search of the all mighty dollar.

[@captbloodbeard]

Exactly. The devil you know is better than the devil you don't.

[@derpyc.hoovesIV]

It's always all about the Benjamins.

[@andrewgreen815]

A hour's drive to Vancouver. I can top that, I am a 35 minute drive from the Farmery Brewery and a 3 hour drive from the Crown Royal Distillery. I strongly recommend both tours.

[@patbromwell8701]

I strongly recommend crown royal XO 😅

[@andrewsammon5575]

It is official. The Isles and Lou are a clown show. FML

[@bjornssonfilm]

You're just now realizing that?

[@jasondubbin9522]

The Toney D'Angelo neediing clear waivers first reminds me of then flames signed Ryan O'Reilly offer sheet.

[@stanschmenge1965]

except the Isles haven't given anything up to bring him in. Flames would have had to give up assets and have the player go somewhere else.

[@jasondubbin9522]

@stanschmenge1965 yes all because O"Reilly played in Europe

[@RelayCan]

Yeah, the NHL is pushing for Four Nations, but I still can’t buy A DARN JERSEY!!

[@simbeau]

Haven't seen this much dysfunction in the Canucks locker room since Messier and Keenan were here. I'm finding little reason to hope the team tries most nights let alone competes for a win.

[@love4adventurz]

Like him or not, Bettman did many great things for the league, expanded the league to non-traditional markets, many of them thriving like in Florida, took the NHL to the Olympics for the first time in 1998, and now financially brought the league at its best point. I may not have liked some of his decision-making, but I cannot lie and say I don't respect what he has done for the league and that the next guy in line will have some tough shoes to fill.

[@mr.brenman2132]

He's done some good things but in some ways he runs the league like it's 1995. They promote 1 player every 10 years. They don't utilize social media like they should. The lockouts were really bad.

[@williamford9564]

You are the voice of reason. HIGH FIVE!

[@teeus766]

@@mr.brenman2132 how the hell is he responsible for the lockouts? They were entirely on the players association

[@mr.brenman2132]

@@teeus766 How is he not? Losing a whole season is forever a black mark on his legacy.

[@FischerFan]

@@teeus766 Only the owners hold the cards to lockout the players. The players can only go on strike.

[@Vladiator01]

feel bad for marky dude was having a stellar season

[@jeffreyrainey1015]

It's Freudian but I'm glad for Jake Allen getting the bulk of starts. He's been the backup for years now between Montreal and New Jersey, so here's a chance to get a routine going.

[@eliaminator2313]

Sens definitely need to get scoring it's like since they've started focusing and playing very well defensively they forgot they are allowed to score goals and take chances still they just have to be smart about it. Also helps to shoot the puck which the Sens aren't doing

[@switchgear100]

only thing that interests me about the 4 nation's cup is the rest the habs will get since they are looking kinda tired and could use some rest

[@michaelbacon8698]

Tough break for the Devils

[@FirewagonHockey]

It feels like the 2018 Sens all over again

[@OttawaNow]

The 2024-2025 NHL season is Gary Bettman's 32nd season as the Commissioner of the National Hockey League. Gary Bettman has surpassed Clarence Campbell, who was the president of the National Hockey League for 31 seasons. PRESIDENTS OF THE NATIONAL HOCKEY ASSOCIATION 01. M. Doheney (1909-1910: 1 year) 02. Emmett Quinn (1910-1916: 6 years) Canadian 03. Frank Robinson (1916-1917: 1 year) 04. Frank Calder (1917) British (Inducted in 1947) PRESIDENTS OF THE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE 01. Frank Calder (1917-1943: 26 years) British (Inducted in 1947) 02. Red Dutton (1943-1946: 3 years) Canadian (Inducted in 1958) 03. Clarence Campbell (1946-1977: 31 years) Canadian (Inducted in 1966) 04. John Ziegler (1977-1992: 15 years) American (Inducted in 1987) 05. Gil Stein (1992-1993: 1 year) American COMMISSIONERS OF THE NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE 01. Gary Bettman (1993-Present: 32 years) American (Inducted in 2018)

[@TheCrazyCanuck420]

Hopefully they replace Bettman with someone with a hockey background. Bettman came from the NBA, so I was hoping he would retire long ago so that the league can move in the right direction.

[@Marixa1979]

You want the person that runs a major business to be someone with a business background. You don't want the CEO of MacDonald's to excel at flipping burgers.

[@VonOzbourne]

Bettman's claim to fame in the NBA was to increase revenue by making it the most expensive league to sign licensing deals with. Fortunately for him, some kid named Jordan was really starting to make a name for himself at the time so those deals weren't hard to come by. Unfortunately for NHL fans their sport isn't anywhere near as popular, so in order to make up for the smaller corporate deals, merchandise and ticket prices need to make up a bigger chunk of that desired pie.

[@larslan1975]

Peterson for EK 64 straight up

[@weezman1984]

I look forward to seeing who the next person who will be blamed for no Canadian team's being successful. Easily one of the most laughable conspiracy theories ever. Yes... EVER.

[@mikerr193]

I'd like to see a video of a couple people you think could take his place

[@Christian_Martel]

Wouldn’t be great if Gary award his last Stanley Cup to the same team of his first awarded cup. #MakeHabsGreatAgain

[@captbloodbeard]

Montreal doesn't need anymore damn cups.

[@tb18761]

As much as I’d love to see the Habs lift the cup this year, the last person I’d want to have his grubby hands on it is Bettman.

[@dennis2376]

Thank you.

[@MarkCMG]

Thanks for the video! Good info, details, and insights! Is it any wonder the NHL got in bed with gambling given Gary's name. Bill Daly sounds like an onerous fee schedule.

[@difoolgc5211]

Andesen got his 300th win in his 501 games played, so a clear second after Vasi

[@davidrichardohara]

Perhaps we'll get some teams up in Canada when this happens. Quebec City? Halifax? Hamilton?

[@derpyc.hoovesIV]

Canada's economy and dollar value compared to the states is why the NHL won't expand into Canada. It's all about the Benjamins

[@OttawaNow]

Gary Bettman is the greatest!!

[@modeisin7]

I’m excited for the 4 Nations tournament

[@user-mo6dv9er6g]

Unless the Canucks are getting there package they want, I'd expect them to hold onto Miller until they summer. They're more than a piece away from being a contender and they shouldn't jettison Miller just to be rid of him.

[@pyrielrising4338]

Went to the game tonight at UBS...spoke to a number of my fellow Islander fans...the general consensus at this point is that since ownership will not name Chris Lamoriello as his father's successor, Lou has decided to leave the Islanders completely crippled. A very persuasive argument.

[@upstatebernie4827]

Chris is useless

[@pyrielrising4338]

@upstatebernie4827 You're absolutely correct...I wouldn't let Chris Lamoriello run a lemonade stand. Tony DeAngelo is the type of player that throughout his career Lou wouldn't have gotten within 10 miles of even while wearing an industrial hazmat suit...but now? The Old man has gone scorched earth....somebody better throw a straight jacket on the old fool, before there is nothing left.

[@mr198221]

I'll never understand why sports commissioners get booed so lustily. They're only human. People forget that.

[@darrenknox9645]

Betman good redance

[@DL14204]

Gary is retiring? Well thank God. Maybe the NHL can explore this new social media thing??

[@Marixa1979]

I dunno, social media is poison. People were giving the NHL flack for not getting in on NFT's, how'd that work out?

[@bluebear1985]

Bettman should have retired ten years ago. It's about time.

[@thebigpicture2032]

He will hang on until the owners give him the punt.

[@sonny5068]

Whoever the new commission is, I hope to God that the NHL creates a streaming service without any blackouts. I’m tired of annoying blackouts.

[@slytester5636]

I agree!!! On the condition that the number of teams are 25% Canadian.

[@derpyc.hoovesIV]

Canada's economy and dollar value is why there aren't more teams in Canada.

[@bradleyminoski2020]

Maybe the next commissioner can have an actual marketing background. Just a thought.

[@Marixa1979]

I would think that they would have a marketing group, that it wouldn't be on the commissioner for that.

[@bradleyminoski2020]

@@Marixa1979Clearly not because you never see NHL stars ever on advertisements or blasted on TV really anywhere in America.

[@Marixa1979]

@@bradleyminoski2020 I don't watch t.v. in the states as I live in Canada, so I can't say for sure.

[@johnfeeley7094]

There was a major trade not involving the Canucks. Happy Friday!🥳

[@forgottenfamily]

Once the final book is written, Bettman's time might be seen as a time Hockey was broken and then fixed.

[@rozzie101]

The Hockey Guy should be the new NHL commish

[@benkilla]

2:25 that would be the dream ..

[@biffdanielson2820]

A "couple years" can't come fast enough.

[@bartsanders1553]

I want Mike Ehrmantraut to be the next commissioner.

[@Douelle777]

A few more year before retiring?! Bettman is 72 years old!! If anything he should have retired a few years ago...

[@iliaponomarev1624]

Oh, he's just 72? He can have, like, 10 more years running NHL.

[@Douelle777]

@ In the US, age of retirement is 66. He is already rich, just retire already…

[@user-iw5mp5th6d]

Hockey Guy had a brilliant call on the Canucks in his last power ranking. Question is, how deep is the collapse going to be.

[@SpeedandSplendor]

I don't think fans care about the value of the 4 Nations tournament... We just want to see Syd and McDavid play together.

[@kydon07]

I need a Bettphone conversation discussing this

[@LeagueOfJared]

Can't imagine the NHL without Bettman

[@FischerFan]

Look for videos of pre-Bettman NHL hockey. They're a treat to watch.

[@urban_89]

Gonna be interesting who replaces bettman. Also the cba followed by expansion rumors as well

[@FischerFan]

The best thing Bettman did for the fans occurred twenty years ago, in 2005. He defeated/outlasted Bob Goodenow and the players' union and got the salary cap. He brought stabilization to the League. Of course, he was compelled to either accomplish what he did, or be out of a job!

[@mikeszczutkowski3066]

A couple of years, that is such a long time

[@shaunjensen571]

In a wrestling style twist for Bettman, the PA signs a new agreement with the stipulation he has to step down. If you want to have more fun, a brawl at the press conference. Lol

[@preppen78]

I think Allvin could've moved Pettersson fairly easily, had he wanted to.

[@Quantum-yz9fc]

Maybe they'll find someone from Adam Silver's home planet

[@dsc4178]

Stolarz has been the Leaf's best goalie.

[@isaacreynolds8339]

I understand the commissioner works for the owner but i pray they find a commishioner that doesnt consistantly go against the growth of hockey (or against cte science or against a solution to a bargaining disagreement that isn't a lockout or against Canadian viewership despite the US media not wanting anything to do with hockey, or against traditional market instead of failed ones like Atlanta and Pheonix)

[@Marixa1979]

It's interesting in one hand you want growth in hockey, but in the other hand you want them to avoid the really big markets and go up north where they're passionate, but tiny markets. Pretty sure that Vegas makes a crap ton more money each year than a market like Winnipeg. Please make up your mind whether you want the league to grow and be strong, or move into small weak markets instead.

[@kevinguise5024]

Love Bettman or hate him, he did grow the game and made it better under his watch.

[@derpyc.hoovesIV]

Naw hockey is boring as hell now.

[@caniac7237]

So what channel in the states is the four nations going to be on?

[@mtrDerp]

Shutout in 5 of the last 11 games? Experience Travis Green hockey.🗣️🔥

[@bjornssonfilm]

There may be more money in the NHL right now but I think we can all agree that the product has suffered immensely

[@TheHi-T]

Imagine if a bottom team claims the player then calls the team that signed the player to ask for a draft pick.

[@judistzoinkiski3395]

Doesnt matter who is the next com. ppl will still cry.

[@fubartotale3389]

Oh no Gary! Say it aint so!

[@tonykung8756]

Who else are ppl gonna boo during the Cup Presentation ceremony or the NHL Draft...?

[@williamford9564]

"Teams needing depth on the blue line"? If the Sharks pass, how about the Canucks ?

[@Chadthesafetyguy]

When Gary took over the NHL and NBA were around tied in revenue and popularity. Yes the NHL has grown but way slower than any other major sport in North America. The better question is why hasn’t the NHL been able to keep pace since he took over ?

[@FischerFan]

Because ice hockey is a regional sport and it's more naturally popular in places where the winters are normally cold enough to host a Winter Olympics. The recent cold snap throughout the Eastern, and even Southern, U.S. is the rare exception rather than the norm.

[@Chadthesafetyguy]

@ that doesn’t explain why they haven’t kept up ? And funny how the NBA took off right when he left….

[@FischerFan]

@ The NBA is presently going through some difficult times. It has been taking hits in its television ratings and there have been a growing number of complaints about the officiating.

[@garymauk2963]

Gary Bettman has been an excellent commissioner. It's absurd for people in Canada to claim he hates Canadian teams because a Canadian team has not won since 1993, ignoring the fact that Bettman, from New York, has not had a New York based team (Rangers, Islanders, Sabres) win a Cup since 1994. Bettman is the reason why the Oilers, Flames, Canucks and Senators did not move when they were struggling fiscally. The wheels were already turning on Quebec and Winnipeg possibly relocating when he came in the Commissioner's office. Is anyone perfect no, but I doubt anyone would've done as good a job as Bettman during his tenure. He belongs in the Hall of Fame and should be recognized for the tremendous job he has.

[@mr.ilikespam6081]

The thing is other non Canadian teams have booed him

[@switchgear100]

people don't hate Bettman just because a Canadian team hasn't won the cup. People hate him because he threw in the towel so easily on Winnipeg and Quebec and then went on a decade and a half long defence of Arizona.

[@TheCrazyCanuck420]

You must be young since there have been plenty of reasons over the years to want to see him gone.

[@ryankattner9966]

He did accept a team coming back to Winnipeg

[@cygnusx-1862]

You just like him cuz your name is Gary to. 😂😂

[@neilflood6508]

Don't cheer, we will be getting Bettman Mk2.

[@jkliao6486]

Noooo!!! We can't blame the no cup for Canadian teams on Bettman any more :(

[@marksieber4626]

Is the devil you know better than the devil you don’t know

[@JUVI9596]

Gary Bettman’s last official duty should be greenlighting new team in Quebec City

[@derpyc.hoovesIV]

Canada's economy and dollar value will make that never happen. I swear you are all too stupid to understand even the simplest things.

[@PRIMEHDZ]

Would be a shame if a Canadian team don't win the cup with bettman in charge

[@derpyc.hoovesIV]

Bettman is retiring about one Arizona coyotes franchise too late.

[@clydeblair9622]

Be careful what you wish for.....

[@goaliecoachmike]

Get rid of Rutherford to retirement and promote his water boy, Patrik Allvin.

[@ipsbz]

Mark my words... the year after Bettman retires, a Canadian team wins the Stanley Cup! 😅

[@derpyc.hoovesIV]

Ya I bet you think Bettman made the Oilers lose to the Panthers last year eh? You're a fool

[@JohnDoe-hu9ve]

Hopefully someone smart enough to eliminate the blackout rules will take his place.. sigh

[@JesterRace139]

2:28 GMMG has done way too good of a job so far to screw it all up by bringing DeAngelo into the locker room.

[@mikeaesthetic7972]

Lindholm for petterson as a boston fan. Lindholm is a 3 like center for 7.75 mil. It’s bad. We would have to add in a pick and most likely one of our young guys to get out of the contract but it will hurt our team long term for years to come

[@waynechurch2981]

The nhl has had alot growth but hockey has fallen off a cliff up here in Canada

[@Marixa1979]

You referring to the Hockey Canada disaster? That has nothing to do with the NHL.

[@TimFrith24]

I would nominate deputy commissioner Bill Daly as Gary Bettman’s permanent replacement.

[@garrytemchuk7408]

As an Isles fan, I hope someone claims TDA off waivers!

[@Toro_Da_Corsa]

Why don't the Deagelo's and Braanstroms transition to being wingers ???

[@mannyg8846]

Is bettman sick?I saw him shaking last night in his seat during the Minnesota Wild game.

[@JohnnyBuschi]

he fell down the stairs and his shoes fell off

[@stanschmenge1965]

I noticed that a few years ago, I thought he may have developed some type of palsy or something. I figured he takes meds to ease the tremors when he's speaking in front of cameras. Don't quote me on that though, that's just a guess.

[@urluberlu2777]

If no more Bettman, who will we boo?

[@jacobeberhardt1649]

If Gary retired yesterday, it wouldn't be soon enough.

[@September2004]

I’m going to predict now that the season after Bettman retires, a Canadian team will win.

[@derpyc.hoovesIV]

That's cause your brain doesn't work properly

[@September2004]

@ Wrong.

[@TyRelxx]

guys is this hurricanes news real?!?!?

[@samrod2832]

Bettman can retire effective immediately. That's fine by me.

[@Vepsis]

But who are the fans booing next when Bettman retires?