"Peter takes money out of his hockey operations to fund other things."
On July 14, 2007, he was promoted to director of hockey operations and player development.
Burke will be the senior vice president and director of hockey operations.
Gretzky is expected to begin his first day as director of hockey operations on Friday.
His brother, Tony, is the director of hockey operations.
Bob Brennfleck was named as senior vice president for hockey operations.
Phil will be president of the hockey operation, but not of the partnership.
Bettman said he planned to hire a vice president for hockey operations in a week or two.
For the next two years, he would serve as the Director of Hockey Operations.
He now serves as the director of hockey operations for the Carolina Hurricanes.
