But by early 2005 , with no resolution in sight , NHL commissioner Gary Bettman canceled the entire season and the Stanley Cup playoffs on Feb. 16 .
A work stoppage the previous September at first delayed the season 's start .
By early 2005 , with no resolution in sight , NHL commissioner Gary Bettman canceled the entire season and the Stanley Cup playoffs on Feb. 16 .
A work stoppage the previous September at first delayed the season 's start .