The commissioner represents the franchise owners, and since the majority are American, most are satisfied when the Stanley Cup is won south of the border.
Indeed, the Panthers have never really been popular, but they have a financially strong owner. Bettman would have certainly loved to see the Stars make it to the finals, but that's not going to happen.
According to many people, the commissioner is disappointed, even furious about the outcome, and Jean-Charles Lajoie shares this disappointment.
However, the best player in the entire NHL is in the finals. That's not insignificant! Connor McDavid will try to dazzle us, as he has done throughout the past few years.