Gary Bettman has decided to make the pre-season longer so that teams have more time to prepare for the season.
The pre season will be 106 games over 15 days from September 21st to October 5th which will push the beginning of the regular season to the second week of October, which is a week later than usual.
Fans have taken to social media to voice their displeasure with this new format as they believe the pre season should be shorter and the regular season should begin October 1st.
Source: Bruins Insider
Boston Bruins fans not happy after NHL releases preseason schedule
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8 AOUT | 70 ANSWERS Bruins fans are upset with release of pre season schedule Should the pre season be shorter? | ||
Yes | 46 | 65.7 % |
No | 24 | 34.3 % |
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