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Originally Posted by Jay Random
If the Board of Governors introduces a change to the playoff format and a majority votes in favour, the format is changed. Bettman has no say in that.
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You're wrong. The Board Of Governors can make suggestions of rules to him but he has the power when it comes to league rul changes and interpretation of them. The Board Of Governors selects the commissioner and can relieve him of his duties. They have no say in playoff format.
In Section 6.3, the commissioner's duties are spelled out as having "responsibility for the general supervision and direction of all business and affairs of the league", co-ordinates matters between member clubs and serves as the principal public spokesman for the league. The commissioner also has authority over dispute resolution, league committees, interpretation of league rules, appointment of league staff, NHL financial matters, contracting authority, scheduling, officials and disciplinary powers.[2] The commissioner also determines the date and places of board of governors meetings