Gary Bettman said tolerance for different points of view is part of being "open, welcoming, and inclusive."

Jones, 53, is currently head coach D.J. Smith's staff on July 5, 2019. Jones, 53, is in his fourth season as an assistant coach for the Senators.

The game between the Ottawa Senators and Buffalo Sabres will take place at Canadian Tire Centre (Ottawa) on Sunday, January 1 at 7:00 PM ET.

The game between the Detroit Red Wings and Ottawa Senators will take place at Little Caesars Arena (Detroit) on Saturday, December 31 at 7:00 PM ET.

The game between the Washington Capitals and Ottawa Senators will take place at Capital One Arena on Wednesday, December 29 at 7:00 PM ET.

Ottawa Senators will launch their own version of the Pursuit of Happiness on Tuesday.

The game between the Ottawa Senators and Boston Bruins will take place at Canadian Tire Centre on Tuesday, December 27 at 7:00 PM ET.

The game between the Ottawa Senators and Boston Bruins will take place at Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday, December 24 at 7:00 PM ET.

The game between the Ottawa Senators and Washington Capitals will take place at Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday, December 22 at 7:00 PM ET.

The game between the Winnipeg Jets and Ottawa Senators will take place at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Canada on Tuesday, December 20 at 8:00 PM ET.