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S1: NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly

S1: NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly

FromNHL Executive Suite


S1: NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly

FromNHL Executive Suite

ratings:
Length:
58 minutes
Released:
Jan 16, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Deb Placey is joined by NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly. As a long-time hockey fan, Daly rattles off his list of favorite New York Rangers players during the 1970s and 80s (2:25) and points out how hockey has grown in New Jersey, where he grew up (6:40). Daly tells us about his personal connection to Saskatchewan (7:40), how he ended up as a star running back at Dartmouth (11:42) and what kind of football player he was (13:16). Early in Daly’s law career, he worked on a high profile case involving the USFL and the current President of the United States (20:55). He recounts his transition from working at a private law firm to the NHL (22:43) and attempts to predict what the future holds in regards to the broadcasting of NHL games (31:28). Daly discusses the impact that the legalization of sports betting in certain states has had on the League (41:40), the marathon negotiations that saved the 2012-’13 season (47:16), his chemistry with Commissioner Bettman (52:30) and how he consistently tries to improve his management style (55:05).
Released:
Jan 16, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (30)

Deb Placey provides a unique look at the people who own, build, cover and manage our favorite teams by engaging in candid interviews with National Hockey League executives, including general managers, owners and notable brass from League partners. How they got into the game, why they pursued their career, how they see the future of the sport evolving and much more.