NHL’s Gary Bettman says he binged “Heated Rivalry,” and praises the show for helping the league! pic.twitter.com/7sC7HmiC28
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The 73-year-old commissioner said the show was very well done and balanced the spicy with events that NHL fans would recognize, such as the Sochi Olympics and an all-star game.
He called it compelling, fun, and in terms of embracing it: A “wonderful story.”