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Money & Power 2023
The Hockey News' fifth annual Money & Power special edition is stocked with interviews and features, including the Top 100 People of Power and Influence, exploring the financial side of hockey.
NHL GMS
>1. KEN HOLLAND AGE: 67 / TOP 100: 25 EDMONTON OILERS GM Expectations are raised after Holland got his Oilers past the second round for just the second time since 2006. Longtime GM voice on the powerful NHL/NHLPA competition committee. >2. STEVE YZERMAN AGE: 57 / TOP 100: 34 DETROIT RED WINGS GM Also a competition committee member, Yzerman helps represent GM interests. His savvy free-agent signings for the Red Wings last summer have ably supported the team’s youth. >3. DAVID POILE AGE: 72 / TOP 100: 35 NASHVILLE PREDATORS GM The only GM in team history, Poile holds the all-time wins record among his peers and celebrated his 40th anniversary as an NHL GM in August. Also a competition committee voice. >4. DOUG ARMSTRONG AGE: 58 / TOP 100: 41 ST. LOUIS BLUES GM Now with nearly two decades of GM experience, first in…
HOCKEY INDUSTRY EXECS
>1. JAMES PITARO AGE: 53 / TOP 100: 42 ESPN CHAIRMAN ESPN is the biggest name in North American sports broadcasting, and the television rights deal with the NHL puts the game in the brightest possible spotlight south of the border. >2. MICHAEL RUBIN AGE: 50 / TOP 100: 44 FANATICS FOUNDER Rubin’s Fanatics is in the midst of its 16-year partnership to produce NHL merchandise, including replica jerseys and championship gear. The brand is a household name for geared-up fans. >3. BILL HORNBUCKLE AGE: 65 / TOP 100: 45 MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL CEO As sports betting becomes increasingly ubiquitous, MGM headlines the NHL’s punting partners. Getting notable names like Wayne Gretzky and Connor McDavid adds extra clout. >4. ANDREW WILSON AGE: 48 / TOP 100: 46 EA SPORTS CEO EA’s NHL series is synonymous with the video-game version of the on-ice product thanks to…
WOMEN’S HOCKEY
>1. REAGAN CAREY AGE: 44 / TOP 100: 89 PREMIER HOCKEY FEDERATION COMMISSIONER The former USA Hockey GM brings a pedigree and legitimacy to the PHF commissioner’s chair. She has brought former USA Hockey talent to the league in on- and off-ice roles. >2. JAYNA HEFFORD AGE: 45 / TOP 100: 94 PWHPA OPERATIONS CONSULTANT The PWHPA is making progress under Hefford, including notable partnerships with Billie Jean King Enterprises and the Mark Walter Group. Unfortunately, a league hasn’t materialized. >3. MARIE-PHILIP POULIN AGE: 31 MONTREAL CANADIENS PLAYER DEVELOPMENT COACH / TEAM HARVEY’S CENTER A superstar and the most recognizable name in women’s hockey. ‘Captain Clutch’ getting an NHL opportunity was overdue. Montreal brought her aboard as a consultant last summer. >4. MIKYLA GRANT-MENTIS AGE: 24 BUFFALO BEAUTS CENTER ‘MGM’ inking the richest contract in women’s hockey history changed the landscape for all players. One-time…
AGENTS
>1. PAT BRISSON AGE: 57 / TOP 100: 10 CREATIVE ARTISTS AGENCY PLAYER AGENT Brisson’s roster includes breakout stars Jack Hughes, Jason Robertson and Trevor Zegras – but this is also a big year for icons Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews and their futures. >2. DON MEEHAN AGE: 71 / TOP 100: 12 NEWPORT SPORTS PLAYER AGENT Meehan has Wade Arnott and Craig Oster bringing in big clients, and the Newport roster includes Steven Stamkos, Erik Karlsson and the Tkachuks. >3. JEFF JACKSON AGE: 57 / TOP 100: 62 WASSERMAN PLAYER AGENT Heading up the hockey division of a sports/entertainment industry powerhouse, Jackson has Connor McDavid and Aaron Ekblad, not to mention next-gen names such as Quinton Byfield. >4. DARREN FERRIS AGE: 60 / TOP 100: 63 QUARTEXX MANAGEMENT PLAYER AGENT From Mitch Marner to Nazem Kadri, Ferris’ clients get paid – and always know…
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