PALM BEACH, Florida - NHL commissioner Gary Bettman expects a review of the NHLs concussion spotter program at the next board meeting, during All-Star week in late January, but he praised the effectiveness of the program so far this season.He said he received no concerns from his ownership group about how the concussion spotter program, bulked up this season with centralized spotters in the New York player safety room, has been implemented.Actually, everybody thinks the spotter program is working great, just as it was intended, Bettman said.Wayne Gretzky spoke Friday after attending his first board meeting since leaving the then-Phoenix Coyotes in 2009. He applauded the use of centralized concussion spotters as part of the NHLs effort to better protect players.When I played -- one of my kids asked me if I ever got a concussion -- I can honestly tell you I dont even know, Gretzky said.?Because in those days theyd say, Take two aspirin tonight, tomorrow youre going to skate for an hour and were going to sweat it out of you. Thats what we did.We have so much more knowledge now from the doctor side of things, from the trainers, from the players themselves, and yet theres so much more to learn about it, Gretzky said. Is everybody perfectly happy when the best player gets pulled off? No. But its protocol -- thats what the rules are and youve got to live with it.There was criticism of the program recently after Edmontons Connor McDavid was pulled from a game against the Wild on Sunday when he was tripped and his chin hit the ice.McDavid and some of his teammates werent happy he was pulled from the game for concussion testing, tests he passed. There have also been concerns raised about putting in a backup goalie without proper warm-up if a starting goalie is removed by a concussion spotter.As more high-profile cases emerge and the games increase in importance as the playoffs move closer, the debate will likely get louder. But thats exactly why the program is in place, Bettman said.The reason you have the spotter program is exactly for the instances the people are talking about because players typically ... dont want to come out of a game, Bettman said. We think being cautious, having protocols and enforcing them is the best way to ensure it. Does that mean some players are going to get pulled who didnt have concussions? Sure. But it also means were going to make sure the players who need to be off the ice are off the ice.The second day of the NHLs board of governors meetings passed without major news emerging. According to Bettman, the session was filled with routine informational updates, on issues like the centennial celebration, relationships with television rights holders and a World Cup wrap-up.Everybody in the room believes, as do we, that we were able to re-establish this event in a very big way, major way, Bettman said of the World Cup. There are a variety of things were focused on to do it even better the next time we do it, whenever that might be. I think people were pleased with it.The NHL also filled out its executive committee, adding Montreal Canadiens owner Geoff Molson and Winnipeg co-owner Mark Chipman to the committee in place of the late Ed Snider and Carolina owner Peter Karmanos.Information from the Associated Press was used in this report.? Red Auerbach Jersey . The native of Mont-Tremblant, Que., captured a World Cup downhill event Saturday, his second this year and fifth career victory on the circuit. Cheap Swingman Celtics Jerseys . Coach Mike Munchak says Fokou stretched ligaments in his left knee Oct. 13 against Seattle, which could keep out up to five weeks even though the linebacker didnt need surgery. http://www.cheapcelticsjerseys.com/?tag=cheap-jayson-tatum-jersey . The nimble-footed quarterback got his wish, dashing through the snow and a weary defence all the way into the NCAA record book. 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Spokesman Jay McKenna said: We are happy with yesterdays demonstration and we are pleased with the number of supporters who took part.The moment which preceded the walk-out also showed the strength of feeling, with the very loud, audible chants aimed at the directors box. But the protest was aimed just as much at the owners because the decision of the prices is one made by Fenway Sports Group and the ownership of the club. Liverpool first team development coach Pepijn Lijnders was extremely disappointed with a 2-2 draw It is a good indication that supporters are very angry at prices and this will just be the start of taking more action.We have got Mancheester City and Chelsea at Anfield so those two league matches - where prices are still going to be on the forefront of peoples minds - will be opportunities where we will discuss what action we take next.ddddddddddddFor us, it is unequivocal: this is the start. A walkout of Anfield it is unprecedented - it has never happened before - and I cant think of an occasion where it has happened in such numbers in another league ground in the UK. Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson was very disappointed to draw 2-2 against Sunderland Adam Lallana, meanwhile, has echoed the Liverpool coaching staffs assertion that the late collapse had nothing to do with events in the stands.He told the clubs official website: In any game, regardless of who you are playing, with 10 minutes to go it is very disappointing and we have only ourselves to blame.We probably dropped too deep as a team and didnt continue doing what we were doing in the second half to get the goals. Also See: Liverpool video Liverpool fixtures Liverpool stats Get a free ￡10 bet Stitched Jerseys Cheap Jerseys 2020 Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping China Jerseys Cheap Cheap Jerseys Wholesale Wholesale Jerseys 2019 Cheap NFL Jerseys China ' ' '