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Money & Power 2025
The Hockey News has been providing the most comprehensive coverage of the world of hockey since 1947. In each issue, you'll find news, features and opinions about the NHL and leagues across North America and the world.
CHRIS O’REILLY
W. GRAEME ROUSTAN: You guys have been doing a lot of NHL buildings going back decades. Can you talk a little bit about the history of BBB in relation to arenas with the NHL? CHRIS O’REILLY: It’s been an amazing ride. It’s been almost 40 years for our firm. We got into hockey pretty quickly with working for the Canucks out in Vancouver. That was a brand-new building that we did, Rogers Arena. Then we moved on to Scotiabank Arena, originally the Air Canada Centre. We’ve done both new buildings and, lately, we’ve been doing a lot of big renovations, updating buildings that are in the 20- to 25-year-old range. WGR: Wasn’t there a burst of new buildings back 20, 30 years ago? Suddenly, everybody was going out and getting hockey-specific arenas…
VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS
OWNERSHIP BILL FOLEY BILL FOLEY’S FORTRESS in Vegas is solid, well-protected and run by a capable and loyal council of subjects. Therefore, like any good king, Foley is looking to expand his Black Knight Sports and Entertainment empire. The Golden Knights remain the crown jewel because of their on-ice performances and off-ice successes, but Foley has a whole world awaiting him. After amassing his estimated $1.6 billion fortune through the financial-services industry, Foley turned his attention to sports, where his list of assets continues to grow. Before rising to prominence with Vegas, Foley was already a well-established owner of wineries, hotels, restaurants and golf courses. Foley has truly found his niche as a sports owner, one with a keen interest in revitalizing renowned soccer clubs in dire need of a financial boost. A…
BRENDAN SHANAHAN
W. GRAEME ROUSTAN: You’ve been with the Leafs in this capacity for, like, nine years or 10 years now, haven’t you? BRENDAN SHANAHAN: Yeah, and it’s flown by. I’ve learned a lot. It’s one of those things that when you take the job, you come in with an idea and a plan, and the plan is constantly being evolved and adapted. First and foremost, the best business any sports team can do is just be successful on the ice, and that’s what we’re all striving to do here. WGR: You’ve brought in a lot of young players. You got Auston Matthews, and he is one of the most exciting players in the league, isn’t he? BS: It was a difficult process to even qualify to try to get him with the first-overall draft…
KRIS KING
AGE: 58 / TOP 100: 34 NHL SENIOR VICE-PRESIDENT OF HOCKEY OPERATIONS THE HOCKEY NEWS: You played your last NHL game in 2000, then joined the league office in 2001, right? KRIS KING: That’s correct. It’ll be my 24th year at the end of this season with hockey operations. I tried TV for a few months and realized I didn’t care much for that. Then, I got a chance to get involved with Colin (Campbell), who coached me in Detroit and New York with the Rangers. It’s been a pretty great way to stay in the game. THN: How has your role evolved over the years? KK: Under Campbell’s leadership, we’re in charge of all aspects of the game on the ice. That would be the officiating, the rules, the safety of our players, the…
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