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Jacobs steps down as NHL Board chairman after 19 years; Leonsis takes helm

Boston Bruins owner Jeremy Jacobs, 86, retires from two-decade leadership role; Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis elected unanimously as successor.

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What to know

  • Jeremy Jacobs, 86, has stepped down as NHL Board of Governors chairman after 19 years, citing it as time to pass leadership to the next generation.
  • Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis, 69, was unanimously elected as Jacobs's successor; Calgary's Murray Edwards advanced to vice-chair.
  • Jacobs has owned the Boston Bruins since 1975 and was a key architect of the league's 2005 salary cap and subsequent media deals and expansion efforts.
  • Leonsis brings deep sports leadership experience across the NHL, NBA, and WNBA, plus board positions at American Express, Tempus AI, and other major companies.

Jeremy Jacobs Boston Bruins owner, retiring NHL Board chairmanTed Leonsis Washington Capitals owner, new NHL Board chairmanMurray Edwards Calgary Flames governorGary BettmanGary Bettman NHL Commissioner

Jacobs steps down as NHL Board chairman after 19 years; Leonsis takes helm
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    Gary Bettman praises Jacobs's legacy and Leonsis's leadership

    NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman issued a statement celebrating Jacobs's 19-year tenure and expressing confidence in Leonsis's ability to lead the league forward.

    “His wisdom and unwavering commitment to this League have helped guide us through a period of unprecedented growth, both on and off the ice.”
    — Gary Bettman
    1. 3 outlets Bruins' Jacobs steps down as chairman of NHL's Board of Governors after 19 years

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    Ted Leonsis unanimously elected as new NHL Board chairman — Washington Capitals owner Ted Leonsis, 69, was unanimously elected to replace Jacobs as chairman of the Board of Governors. Calgary Flames governor Murray Edwards was elevated to vice-chair.

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    Jacobs announces retirement from NHL Board chairmanship — The NHL announced that Jeremy Jacobs, 86, has stepped down as chairman of the Board of Governors after 19 years in the role. The announcement came during a Board of Governors meeting on September 22.

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    Jacobs elected to first Board of Governors chairman role — Jeremy Jacobs was first elected as chairman of the NHL's Board of Governors, beginning his 19-year tenure in the position.