Why does Gary Bettman love the NHL playoff format?

The General Manager meetings are in the books. Michael Russo joins Sean Gentille and Dom Luszczyszyn for a full recap on the event, including goalie interference clarification, the player safety department getting a vote of confidence, if the NHL has relaxed there standards on head-shots and why the current NHL playoff format will remain. Plus, Sean and Dom discuss Sidney Crosby's return from injury, the Sens and Avs getting goalied last night and Jack Hughes clarifying his comments on the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Host: Sean Gentille 

With: Dom Luszczyszyn and Michael Russo

Executive Producer: Chris Flannery

Producer: Jeff Domet

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