BOSTON -- After a postseason beset by officiating controversies, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said the league will explore expanding replay review.
Considering how candidly Bettman vented on Monday -- "It would be good if I kept my head from exploding," the commissioner said of his reaction to the uncalled hand pass that led to a game-winning goal in the Western Conference final -- it would be shocking if change isn't implemented for the 2019-20 season.
Though general managers and the competition committee will meet next month to discuss any alterations, Bettman said the league will gather ideas and feedback "from all the constituent groups.