NHL commissioner says it's not 'necessary' to suspend NHL players charged with sexual assault
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said Wednesday it's not "necessary" for the NHL to suspend without pay four players who have been criminally charged with sexual assault.
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NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said Wednesday it's not "necessary" for the NHL to suspend without pay four players who have been criminally charged with sexual assault.