Written by Sam Blazer at Bloguin
It was recently announced by the Sports Business Journal that Gary Bettman made $9.6 million during the 2013-14 season. That total is $800,000 more than what he made in the lockout shortened season. Comparatively to other commissioners around sports world, Bettman pales in comparison. Roger Goodell made $44 million in 2012 and Bud Selig made a reported $14.5 million back in 2006.
While the number is smaller compared to other commissioners, compared to the top players it is a depressing schism.
4 players made more than Gary Bettman’s reported salary in 2013-14: Weber $14M Crosby $12M Parise $12M Suter $12M https://t.co/f7AVSACaWz
— General Fanager (@generalfanager) November 16, 2015
While the players named who are making more are some of the best in the league, it isn’t a good look for Bettman, who arguably has been the main focal point of two lockouts within the past 15 years. It isn’t just Bettman either. Bill Daly, who is deputy commissioner of the NHL, makes in excess of $3 million a year.
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