Morning Skate: Yikes

Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty ImagesIt’s Tuesday, another day without a game for YOUR Boston Bruins.

Rest up.

The NHL fell flat on its face in spectacular fashion yesterday, with Gary Bettman putting in an embarrassing performance at a press conference.

The main topic of conversation was, of course, the ongoing legal issues facing the Chicago Blackhawks.

You’d think it would have been a slam dunk for Bettman to come out, show remorse for what happened, pledge to hold those responsible accountable for their actions (or inaction), pledge to ensure this never happens again, etc.

But in true NHL fashion, Bettman and Bill Daly did their best to continue to make us all uncomfortable for following this…