We now know why Gary Bettman missed the Stanley Cup presentation

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman was absent yesterday for the Stanley Cup presentation.

According to Pierre LeBrun's report, Bettman was sick with COVID-19 and left his place to his assistant, Bill Daly.

This is the first year since 1993 that the league's commissioner has missed this opportunity.

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