NHL commissioner Gary Bettman mentioned Rocky Wirtz might not be punished following the Chicago Blackhawks proprietor’s outburst previous this week.
All through a staff the town corridor assembly with enthusiasts and media on Wednesday, Wirtz criticized newshounds who puzzled the group’s reaction to the sexual attack scandal that rocked the group closing 12 months.
Bettman addressed the media Friday forward of the NHL’s All-Famous person Sport weekend festivities in Las Vegas. He stated what former Blackhawks participant Kyle Seashore went thru was once “terrible” and in addition mentioned it’s been “very emotional and irritating and draining” for the staff and Wirtz.
“They’re attempting to concentrate on the issues they wish to do as a company to transport ahead,” Bettman mentioned. “I feel it was once an emotional second, which Rocky promptly on his personal apologized for.”
In a observation, Wirtz mentioned he “crossed the road” and apologized for his movements.
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