Bettman can be deposed in concussions lawsuit

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NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. (Trevor Hagan/CP)

We have an update on the concussion lawsuit launched by 60 former NHL players.

A U.S. district court has ruled NHL commissioner Gary Bettman may be called to testify.

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The suit alleges the league failed to properly warn players of the risks of head trauma.

Sportsnet Central contacted the NHL, the league had no comment.

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