yeah, he had a really bad time of it.
- Gramps28

He actually didn’t.

Mostly vertigo, but not good enough to be a pro player..

The big question if the Yotes go to Quebec is which Eastern team goes out West. The only real possibilities are Detroit, Columbus or Toronto and I can’t see any of those franchises being happy with that.

Sadly, unless a team in the East ends up relocating, I just don’t see Quebec getting another NHL franchise. Best bet is that the Coyotes move to Houston or KC. Dark horse would be Salt Lake City.
- BiggE

Bettman isn't interested in putting teams in Canada. To him, that's just moving already hooked fans from a place to another.

I think he's saving Quebec as a last resort. If a team needs to relocate it will be their very last option. Remember, when the Thrashers moved to Winnipeg, when they made it official, he just flew there to threaten fans: [scrawny voice/head shaking]This building better be full every night or else we are going to move the team again[/scrawny voice/head shaking]

He’s doing really good.

Living in Florida.

True story: he golfs lots with Michael Jordan.
- pete26

MJ likes to play for big bucks.

He actually didn’t.

Mostly vertigo, but not good enough to be a pro player..
- pete26

well you would know but from what was being reported it sounded like he was in chris pronger land

MJ likes to play for big bucks.
- Gramps28

Clarke is pretty good, I think that’s why they partner..

He’s doing really good.

Living in Florida.

True story: he golfs lots with Michael Jordan.
- pete26

damn, sounds like he's doing good for sure.

well you would know but from what was being reported it sounded like he was in chris pronger land
- Gramps28

Complete bs.

Bettman isn't interested in putting teams in Canada. To him, that's just moving already hooked fans from a place to another.

I think he's saving Quebec as a last resort. If a team needs to relocate it will be their very last option. Remember, when the Thrashers moved to Winnipeg, when they made it official, he just flew there to threaten fans: scrawny voice/head shaking This building better be full every night or else we are going to move the team again /scrawny voice/head shaking
- stinger67

...

Complete bs.
- pete26

good for him then.

Clarke is pretty good, I think that’s why they partner..
- pete26

He just let MJ front the money and take the caddy's percent? lol

Also.

Are you fellas ever going to realize that Gary Bettman works for the owners.

And does what the owners want.

I can’t for the life of me understand why he’s the villain..

Also.

Are you fellas ever going to realize that Gary Bettman works for the owners.

And does what the owners want.

I can’t for the life of me understand why he’s the villain..
- pete26

cause he is a nerdy looking accountant type that came from the NBA.

meanwhile, the NHL has never been in better shape and the value of most, if not all, of the franchises have skyrocketed.

"but he hates canada cause no canadian based team has won in 30 years"

cause he is a nerdy looking accountant type that came from the NBA.

meanwhile, the NHL has never been in better shape and the value of most, if not all, of the franchises have skyrocketed.

"but he hates canada cause no canadian based team has won in 30 years"
- Gramps28

I sense this at being sarcastic.

But I’m not as smart as most..

I sense this at being sarcastic.

But I’m not as smart as most..
- pete26

the last part in quotes is but the rest is spot on.

how can you not like guy who has fun with the fans who boo him?

and like you said his job is to please the owners and he done that in spades.

i have been a fan for over 50 years and the game has never been better.

Also.

Are you fellas ever going to realize that Gary Bettman works for the owners.

And does what the owners want.

I can’t for the life of me understand why he’s the villain..
- pete26

they must think hes a dictator or something

its weird, I agree

good evening, canada! the laundry is done!

good evening, canada! the laundry is done!
- kicksave856

the goddamn laundry



but mostly stupid!

they must think hes a dictator or something

its weird, I agree
- deadpoulet

most people's opinions on gary depend on the market they live in, how they feel their team gets treated, etc. or, you know, "why is that place getting a team when this place is better." then there are a bunch of people who just boo him because everybody else does. everyone is entitled to their opinion. it's hard for some people to understand if it doesn't match theirs exactly. but then again, you know what they say about opinions: (frank) you.

that's what they say, right?

the goddamn laundry



but mostly stupid!
- deadpoulet

stupid is key here.

Also.

Are you fellas ever going to realize that Gary Bettman works for the owners.

And does what the owners want.

I can’t for the life of me understand why he’s the villain..
- pete26

oh whatever, I find he's a terrible spokesperson to represent the sport, I'm aware he works for the owners but it isn't like he couldn't have done any better outside of getting them money.

I don't think he's a "vilain" or whatever, but change would be good right now.

cause he is a nerdy looking accountant type that came from the NBA.

meanwhile, the NHL has never been in better shape and the value of most, if not all, of the franchises have skyrocketed.

"but he hates canada cause no canadian based team has won in 30 years"
- Gramps28

well he's been there since (frank)ing forever, there's been strikes under his watch as well, it hasn't been all fine and dandy lol.

the goddamn laundry



but mostly stupid!
- deadpoulet

Maybe you can get Kenny Rogers to do it for you.

Pay him with ice cream..

tantrum time?

Maybe you can get Kenny Rogers to do it for you.

Pay him with ice cream..
- pete26

- Pat1993

hold on. let's see where this goes.