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Podcast: Locked On NHL - Daily Podcast On The National Hockey League
Episode: Bettman Goes to Bat for the Department of Player Safety and the NHL Playoff Format
Description: NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman defended the Department of Player Safety at the NHL Board of Governors meeting this week, as did George Parros, who heads the department, who defended the process. However, the outcomes remain a problem as they lack consistency and fairness.Â
Bettman also defended the playoff format and goalie interference calls, which have been a long time problem for the NHL. We break down the issues and suggest some possible solutions for them to make the NHL better.
We also break down some of the biggest games this weekend which will impact the p...