We remain of that view, and in fact, with the future Games in Beijing and the continued uncertainty with the virus and the Games being halfway around the world, not necessarily an ideal Games to elect to go to.
“Having said that, we negotiated in good faith with the Players’ Association last summer.
“Let’s be clear: Our officials are not only the best hockey officials in the world, they are the best officials in any sport,” Commissioner Bettman said.
Just as coaches and players make mistakes, officials do on occasion as well.
Commissioner Bettman said the NHL has been and will continue to be at the forefront of adding technology to assist officials, who are constantly coached, critiqued and held accountable.
“Would we prefer that perfection is achieved? Of course.
“What we know is based on what’s public, and that’s why we’re going to be interested to see what the investigation reveals and doesn’t reveal, and so I think everybody needs to not get ahead of themselves.
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