NHL commissioner Gary Bettman remains optimistic that a champion will be crowned for the 2020 season.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman remains optimistic that the league’s 2020 season can be resumed. 

In a virtual town hall hosted by the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday, Bettman ensured that he still plans to crown a champion this year and that going without one is “not something I’m even contemplating.” 

“I believe that if the right time comes, and the right circumstances, based on all of the options that we’re considering and our ability to execute them, we’ll get this season done,” Bettman said. “I don’t want to sound Pollyanna, but canceling is too easy a solution. That means you stop working hard to do all of the things that we’re doing, and I ultimately believe that there will be an opportunity.”

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact the country, Bettman said he is encouraged by