“We are flexible enough regarding the start dates. It is hardly possible that we started the next championship in October, as usual. If you have to do this in November or December, we will consider these options. We are going to make the right, balanced and careful decisions. This is not a race where you have to come first. The return must occur at the right time and under the right circumstances, ”the League’s press service quoted Bettman as saying.
The NHL, like most sporting events in the world, has been suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Previously, the NHL denied the agreement on the timing of the resumption of the season.