NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman hails ‘remarkable’ franchise Boston Bruins during Centennial celebration against Montreal Canadiens

Commissioner Gary Bettman praised the Boston Bruins as they celebrated their 100th anniversary during the game against the Montreal Canadiens.

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman hails ‘remarkable’ franchise Boston Bruins during Centennial celebration against Montreal Canadiens

Gary Bettman (Image via LA Times)

The Boston Bruins’ game on Sunday was a massive one for the team. The team celebrated their centennial anniversary before they took on their longtime rivals, the Montreal Canadiens. Several Bruins legends were present at the TD Garden for this celebration.

Commissioner Gary Bettman was also there who later went on to hail the team. The Bruins who were founded in 1924, are the oldest American team in the NHL. As for the league, they are the third oldest after the Canadiens (founded in 1909) and the Toronto Maple Leafs (founded in 1917).

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In the pregame ceremony, Captain Brad Marchand joined former players and family members of late stars from five different eras. The Early Years (1924-70), Big, Bad Bruins (1970-85), Lunch Pail A.C. (1977-85) New Blood New Beginnings (1985-2000), and Return of a Champion (2001 to present) were the five different eras.

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The stars were later joined by youngsters representing the next generation. The Bruins legends would pass the puck to them, signaling the passing of a torch.

Bettman was asked what he thought about this celebration. The commissioner would praise the franchise and applaud the fanbase for their support of the team.

I think the pregame ceremony was terrific. When you think about all the activities that were conducted honoring prior captains, prior players, the fans showing how well-connected this team is to the community. It was a remarkable year, but this a remarkable franchise… Boston has great sports fans, but I don’t think any of the sports fans are better than the hockey fans. This is just a great hockey community.

Gary Bettman said as per NESN

On this celebratory day, the Bruins ran away as 6-3 winners against the Canadiens. Charlie McAvoy and Charlie Coyle both scored twice each as the team claimed an emphatic victory over their longtime rivals.

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Gary Bettman claims league has not yet discussed about salary cap for next year

During Gary Bettman‘s appearance at the TD Garden for the Boston Bruins’s centennial game, the commissioner of the NHL was asked about the salary cap. The 72-year-old claimed that the league has not discussed the salary cap yet for next year.

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Gary Bettman (Image via Sportico)

Last year, the salary cap saw an increase of more than $4 million. As of now, the NHL has a salary cap of $88 million. There have been speculations that this figure could rise up to $92.5 million for the following year. However, Commissioner Bettman has claimed that those numbers were not definite.

I have seen that speculation and it hasn’t been based on the number as we understand them. And, it would require us to forge a new agreement and how to compute the cap for next year and we haven’t had those discussions yet at all. I wouldn’t rule anything in, or out, but those stories were a little bit too far out in front of where the reality lies.

Gary Bettman told the reporters
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The salary cap in the NHL had no changes from the 2019-20 to 2021-22 season. After that, it saw an increase of one million per season. With last season’s hike of $4 million, there are chances that the limit could see a $5 million increase for the next year.