NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said Tuesday in an interview session at The Denver Post.
Every team goes through that because no team is a bottomless pit.
The challenge for us long-term is to make sure we have a system that enables all teams to be competitive and viable. I think it's unfair to speculate about the Avalanche based on where they are right now. I think you should enjoy and celebrate the moment. Bettman praised new Avalanche owner Stan Kroenke, who took over the Nuggets and the hockey operation this season after more than a year of transitional confusion and turmoil. The Avs managed to keep winning anyway.