NHL commissioner Gary Bettman held a press conference before the the start of the Stanley Cup Final between Detroit and Pittsburgh Saturday night. The potential sale of the Montreal Canadiens was mentioned during his press conference.

Here's what Bettman had to say about the potential sale of the Habs.

"The word on the street is that there are a number of interested parties. I think in the final analysis, George Gillett has to decide ultimately how he's going to arrange his affairs.

"And if, ultimately, he concludes that it's appropriate to sell the club, I know first-hand that there are no shortage of interested substantial bidders who are interested in owning the club.

"The club will either continue to be owned by George or will have another owner who will be somebody who will live up to George's standards and ensure that the Canadiens are healthy forever in Montreal.

"That club isn't going anywhere. The fans in Montreal shouldn't worry about it one bit."

Also, according to Le Journal de Montréal the sale of the team wouldn't be completed until the month of November.

Potential buyers have until June 10th to make an offer. The winning  bid would then be announced at the end of June or early July, with the league making the transaction official in the fall.