Gary Bettman defended the NHL’s decisions and discipline meted out following an investigation into the Blackhawks’ sexual assault allegations in 2010.
Bettman called the organization’s $2 million fine "significant" and stood by decisions to let Joel Quenneville coach one more game and not discipline Winnipeg general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff based on his limited role in Chicago’s front office at the time. Quenneville resigned as Florida Panthers coach after meeting with Bettman last week.
Asked if Quenneville was given any kind of ultimatum, Bettman said, "Joel ultimately included that the most sensible course of action was for him to resign." Cheveldayoff was scheduled to address reporters Monday, though that was pushed back by the Jets because owner Mark Chipman suffered a bout of vertigo over the weekend and insisted on being there for the news conference.
"I know I reported every single detail to an individual at the NHLPA, who I was put in contact with after," Beach said during his interview on TSN in Canada on Wednesday, his first since coming out as John Doe. "I believe two different people talked to Don Fehr. And for him to turn his back on the players when his one job is to protect the players at all costs, I don’t know how that can be your leader. I don’t know how he can be in charge.
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