Gary Bettman
Gary Bettman
Gary Bruce Bettmanis the commissioner of the National Hockey League, a post he has held since February 1, 1993. Previously, Bettman was a senior vice-president and general counsel to the National Basketball Association. Bettman is a graduate of Cornell University and New York University School of Law...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionSports Executive
Date of Birth2 June 1952
CityQueens, NY
CountryUnited States of America
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It will allow hockey fans to see a whole new game and get closer to hockey than ever before. This is so cool. We're really looking forward to it.
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It's also making things (fiscally) healthier at the AHL level as well as the NHL. I feel it already.
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It was a terrific ceremony. And what was particularly impressive was when you look at the array of trophies that were accumulated during the Stanley Cup run. Tampa Bay had quite a season. It was emotional for everybody, including me. It's great to be back.
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The view is any team within that range can be competitive, unlike the $20 million to $80 million spread we had before. It enables each team to have the flexibility it needs with young players and returning players.
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This is yet another way for our fans to connect even more closely with our games,
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They will continue to cover us in a meaningful and significant way, which is what we expect and the fans of this sport deserve. We anticipate continuous highlight coverage of our games.
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As we grieve the passing of John McMullen, we celebrate his life of extraordinary accomplishment and the formidable contribution he made to the success of the National Hockey League, ... His foresight brought a franchise to New Jersey and his fervent support helped build the Devils into champions. Our deepest condolences go to his family and to the Devils' organization, which has lost its cherished patriarch.
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Accordingly, I have no choice but to announce the formal cancellation of play for 2004-05.
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For me, I prefer to stay in the moment. I'm not looking for a fight. I'm looking for a solution to the economic issues confronting our game. Idle threats will not address these issues. We have a year remaining on the current collective bargaining agreement and, used properly, that is more than ample time in which to negotiate a new agreement. The National Hockey League has been prepared and remains prepared to begin formal collective bargaining negotiations on a moment's notice.
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For a variety of reasons, the story has gotten ahead of itself. I won't speculate as to why. We're treating it very seriously. We'll get to the bottom of this.
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This is about our fans. This is about renewal, ... This is about moving forward, about making the game the best it's ever been.
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it's our time again, and we'll be better than ever, to come on back and enjoy what we have to offer.
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Dallas is not only a great sports town, it has become a great hockey town. This is a franchise that has excelled both on and off the ice, a franchise that has made its own traditions.
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Dallas is not only a great sports town, it has become a great hockey town.