NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman discussed the topic of fighting during the NHL's All-Star festivities in Montreal this weekend.
"It's a fascinating question," Bettman said. "I think it's become integral in terms of how the game is played. I think it acts as a bit of a thermostat, if you will, as to what takes place on the ice. And I believe that most of our fans enjoy that aspect of the game.
"I don't think it's the be-all and end all of our game. I always believed it is an incidental part of the game. But, it is a part of the game."
Bettman: 'Fighting Is Part Of The Game'