Gary Bettman says league is reviewing matters related to the Jets 1.0 and 2.0
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Jets chairman Mark Chipman has made an inquiry to the league to consolidate the 1.0 and 2.0 teams' records, and Gary Bettman said the league is reviewing it all.
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said Mark Chipman has been talking with the league about the possibility of combining the Jets' 1.0 and 2.0 record books.
The NHL is considering that, hoping to reach a conclusion that makes sense, according to NHL insider Murat Ates.
It's being treated as a real option, but Bettman also emphasized that it isn't a quick fix.
"Mr. Chipman has raised that issue with us repeatedly. It's not as simple as just doing it," Bettman said.
What the league is considering
The league is considering how that might work, focusing on the endpoint rather than any of the steps to get there, and wanting any consolidation to feel organic and coherent.
Deputy commissioner Bill Daly stated that other sports leagues have faced similar issues in other ways, with mixed success. There's no one-size-fits-all solution, so the NHL is proceeding carefully to ensure whatever it does will be fair and practical.
"I don't know if you've looked at it with respect to other teams in other leagues. They're kind of all over the map in terms of how they've done it. Some have worked more well than others, so it's tricky."
- Bill Daly
- Bill Daly
Why we may not get a decision for quite some time still
Bettman added that when a solution is found, it may not be ideal, but fair enough for the Jets and their fans and followers. The league is still sorting through the details and considering the implications; a final call could take some time.
Bettman: "If we figure it out, my guess is it will be OK but not perfect."
For now, the discussions reveal that the league is open to considering how historical records of the Jets might be combined in a way that balances accuracy with clarity for fans and the franchise alike.
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