On Day 3 of a five-day series, The Hockey News unveils the list featuring the 100 most powerful and influential people in hockey in 2024. Here are those ranked from 60 to 41.

The Top 100 People of Power & Influence in hockey are featured annually in The Hockey News' Money and Power issue, available at THN.com/free.

In the 25th anniversary of THN's Top 100 People of Power and Influence list, we're unveiling the Century Club, which includes owners, players, execs, media and more.

Each person on the list this year is ranked in 13 categories of clout, along with many more powerbrokers identified within various silos of expertise. That's all available to find in The Hockey News' Money and Power 2024 Hockey Business Annual.

On the third day of this five-day series, here are those ranked from 60 to 41 on the 25th anniversary Top 100 People of Power & Influence:

60. Bill Foley, Vegas Golden Knights owner

Favorable expansion draft rules can’t account for the off-ice success of the franchise. Foley’s vision has turned Vegas into the blueprint for an unforgettable fan experience. 

59. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet hockey insider

Friedman’s presence is ubiquitous on Hockey Night in Canada and Leafs broadcasts, plus with his 32 Thoughts column and podcast. A well-connected insider and stellar interviewer. 

58. Don Zavelo, NHLPA general counsel

Trusted legal mind has a new boss, but his mandate remains the same: informing players when they have league concerns and also serving as a general counsel for negotiations. 

57. Lou Lamoriello, New York Islanders GM

With more than 35 years of NHL experience, this veteran voice continues to lead on the executive committee. Keeps a tight lid on information and is known for his fierce loyalty.

56. William Nylander, Toronto Maple Leafs right winger

The brilliance of ‘Willy Styles’ is going to force Toronto into its most difficult decision of the current era. His play is deserving of becoming the second-highest-paid Maple Leaf. 

55. Travis Dermott, Arizona Coyotes defenseman

Dermott donned Pride tape and dared the NHL to fine him for showing support for the LGBTQ+ community. The league soon walked back its ban on the tape. That’s allyship. 

54. Jason Masherah, Upper Deck President

Arguably not since the ’90s have sports cards been more popular, and Masherah and Co. secured exclusive rights to physical cards thanks to a partnership struck last season.

53. Geoff Molson, Montreal Canadiens co-owner

The Habs are 30 years removed from their last Cup, but Molson has turned Montreal into a billion-dollar business. He guides the NHL’s direction thanks to seat on executive committee. 

52. Andrew Wilson, EA Sports CEO

The only (video) game in town for couch coaches. The rise in eSports – along with NHL-sponsored tournaments – has put EA’s NHL product front and center for lovers of digital puck. 

51. Amy Howe, FanDuel CEO

From business analyst to powerhouse in the live-events business as COO at Ticketmaster, Howe brings a wealth of experience and business acumen to daily-fantasy giant FanDuel. 

50. Jason Robins, DraftKings CEO

DraftKings co-founder turned fantasy sports into an outright obsession for many hockey fans. Game-changing vision has helped turn fantasy sports into an even bigger business. 

49. Chris Illitch, Detroit Red Wings co-owner, president, CEO, governor

It’s no small task leading a storied franchise but Ilitch has acquitted himself well as top brass and Red Wings governor. Detroit has been patient while awaiting renewed on-ice success. 

48. Jay Snowden, Penn Entertainment president and CEO

Acquisitions of Score Media and Gaming – plus an agreement with ESPN – paved the way for PENN properties to become the NHL’s official sports-betting partners. 

47. Kevin Cheveldayoff, Winnipeg Jets GM

It’s not easy to keep players in the NHL’s smallest market, but Cheveldayoff found a way to extend both Connor Hellebuyck and Mark Scheifele. Also on the executive committee. 

46. Adam Greenblatt, BetMGM CEO

BetMGM helped bring the gaming business out of casinos and into the household. Greenblatt parlayed his former role at Entain Holdings into the creation of MGM Entain Interactive. 

45. James Pitaro, ESPN chairman

The NHL’s rights deal in the U.S. is key for the game’s popularity. Kinks are being ironed out, but the “Worldwide Leader in Sports” has a star-studded cast that gives its broadcasts clout. 

44. Luis Silberwasser, Warner Brothers Discovery Sports chairman and CEO

Taking direction from the uber-successful NBA telecasts and finding a way to mix analysis and insight with jocularity has quickly made TNT the gold standard in hockey broadcasting. 

43. Don Waddell, Carolina Hurricanes GM and president, alternate governor

Another executive committee member, Waddell has a good thing going as Carolina pushes for a Cup. Players want to stay, as Sebastian Aho showed when he re-upped for eight years. 

42. Bill Hornbuckle, MGM Resorts International president and CEO

Business continues booming in the sports-betting world. An official partnership with the league and endorsement deals with Gretzky and McDavid keep MGM atop the heap. 

41. Jack Hughes, New Jersey Devils center

Hughes has become undeniable and the NHL’s most underpaid player one-and-a-half seasons into an eight-year deal. A Hart Trophy in the near future isn’t an unrealistic expectation.