[So Cal Rocket]

Yet this also is inescapable: For the good of the NHL, the game and even of Bettman himself, the commissioner should step down once a new collective bargaining agreement is signed.

Why wait? Now seems like a good time.

[airborne]

Why wait? Now seems like a good time.

I think his point is not to upset the status quo.

Once the deal is complete and things are back to 'normal', both step down to give the appearance of starting with a clean slate.