NHL players believe league commissioner Gary Bettman needs to make hockey more accessible among other thoughts, a survey revealed. The survey was conducted by The Athletic and published on ...

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The NHL Players' Association says it has filed an appeal on Ryan Hartman's behalf after the Minnesota Wild forward was suspended 10 games for roughing. Matt Boldy had two goals and an assist and ...

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Ryan Hartman of the Wild during a game Jan. 23 at Xcel Energy Center. (Carlos Gonzalez/The Minnesota Star Tribune) ...

The initial appeal goes to NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, who has regularly sided with the Department of Player Safety and disciplinary decisions made by its vice president, George Parros.

The initial appeal goes to NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, who has regularly sided with the Department of Player Safety and disciplinary decisions made by its vice president, George Parros.

Under the collective-bargaining agreement, commissioner Gary Bettman hears the appeal. Hartman can then appeal to an independent arbitrator if he disagrees with that ruling.

Hartman’s appeal will be heard by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, who will then have the discretion of maintaining of reducing Hartman’s 10-game ban. Should Hartman’s suspension remain at six ...