Joshua Clipperton NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman speaks during a news conference before Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final between the St. Louis Blues and the Boston Bruins, in Boston, June 6, 2019. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says allegations that a former Chicago Blackhawks player was sexually assaulted by a then-assistant coach are concerning. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Charles Krupa June 28, 2021 - 5:35 PM NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says allegations that a former Chicago Blackhawks player was sexually assaulted by a then-assistant coach are concerning. But his first thought was: "Tell me the facts." Speaking at the league's annual media availability prior to Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final Monday, Bettman said he learned "relatively recently" about the allegations.