RunninWithTheDevil Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-puck-daddy/nhl-commissioner-gary-bettman-says-m-sorry-nhl-222016379--nhl.html "To the players, who were very clear they wanted to be on the ice and not negotiating labor contracts; to our partners, who support the league financially and personally; and most importantly, to our fans, who love and have missed NHL hockey, I'm sorry..." As George Costanza once famously said, "You can stuff your sorries in a sack, mister". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Make it up to us then and step down, you useless bucket of jizz. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Make it up to us then and step down, you useless bucket of jizz. I feel the same. But we all know some other windbag lawyer will just step in if he does. The days of sports people running sports is another group of days that are long gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I feel the same. But we all know some other windbag lawyer will just step in if he does. The days of sports people running sports is another group of days that are long gone. Oh, I'm with ya, I don't think the next guy will necessarily represent any great upgrade. I just can't take Bettman anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsfan118 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Make it up to us then and step down, you useless bucket of jizz. I...can't come up with a better way to say it than this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadDog2020 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Make it up to us then and step down, you useless bucket of jizz. Yeah, that's about as good as it can be said. Well done CR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dan 56 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Oh, I'm with ya, I don't think the next guy will necessarily represent any great upgrade. I just can't take Bettman anymore. Yeah... he's especially slimy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck the Duck Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I feel the same. But we all know some other windbag lawyer will just step in if he does. The days of sports people running sports is another group of days that are long gone. Daly really isn't any better, and he's the next in line to the throne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs4978 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Well Daly and Steve Fehr seemed to have a cordial enough relationship, and that may well be the next CBA 'standoff'...but it's easier to be cordial when you're the #2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaneykoIsGod Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 That South Park BP video is perfect for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfsharkalligatorhalfman Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Well Daly and Steve Fehr seemed to have a cordial enough relationship, and that may well be the next CBA 'standoff'...but it's easier to be cordial when you're the #2. They were just playing the good cop, don't read anything into it. The only way a lockout will be avoided next time is if the revenues suffer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpathianForest Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshall Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 That South Park BP video is perfect for this. I half expected him to burst into that song when I watched the presser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimaira_Devil_#9 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 (edited) I get the feeling its about as sincere as this..... Edited January 11, 2013 by Chimaira_Devil_#9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95Crash Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 (edited) More from Bettman: "As I said, no words of apology or explanation will soften the disappointment. I read the letters, I followed the tweets, I read the blogs. We have a lot of work to do. The National Hockey League has a responsibility to earn back your trust and support, whether you watch one game or every game. And that effort begins today. The players are ready to play their hearts out for you. The teams are preparing to welcome you back with open arms. The wait is just about over. Like all of you, we can’t wait to drop the puck." ___ I really want to see what he does to follow up on that statement. BTW Carp, thanks for that Cheech & Chong clip. That movie is hilarious. Edited January 11, 2013 by 95Crash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Gary, from a fan standpoint, you're probably the most hated man in hockey. No one wants to hear from you. No more words. Action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJDevs4978 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 I get the feeling its about as sincere as this..... You can judge for yourself (the statement, followed by the Q/A session): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWTH9wLS6Fw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitico12 Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Bettman's body language and verbal posture in that press conference indicate that the NHL or Players are FAR FAR FAR from happy with what transpired. The gist I get is that they HAD to come to a consensus to salvage something and were put up against some pressure forces to make it happen. The fact that some NHL'ers abroad are staying put for the time being are also indications of this... This league is a farce and a joke. It's obvious the fan base is not large enough that they can risk closing down the NHL for 2 seasons over the last 20 years. If the NFL had done that it would have been a much different story. Bunch of idiots...I'm sick to my stomach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaRay Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Make it up to us then and step down, you useless bucket of jizz. Verily, unless the NHL gives me free season tickets the next few years, they are locked out of my income. Hopefully, seeing the Titans in the next two weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95Crash Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Verily, unless the NHL gives me free season tickets the next few years, they are locked out of my income. Hopefully, seeing the Titans in the next two weeks. The next FEW years? I've got a bad taste in my mouth from the latest lockout too, but I don't think I can hold out THAT long, haha. Will you be watching on TV? I'm taking the first 10 games off for sure, no TV, no streaming, no nothing. After that, I'll see where I stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantaRay Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 After the first lockout, I was immediately on board. But this is too much, clearly the fans really are looked upon as helpless patsies. Back in the 80's after the MLB strike I learned how irrelevant baseball was, and I have never watched or attended a baseball game since. Fortunately, being in the NY region there are so many other entertaining distractions to spend my $ on that I am sure overtime I will find something else to fill this NHL void, regardless of the love for hockey in my blood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer91 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 (edited) You can judge for yourself (the statement, followed by the Q/A session): Dude, its so weird to see LNH instead of NHL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWTH9wLS6Fw Edited January 14, 2013 by lucifer91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95Crash Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 After the first lockout, I was immediately on board. But this is too much, clearly the fans really are looked upon as helpless patsies. Back in the 80's after the MLB strike I learned how irrelevant baseball was, and I have never watched or attended a baseball game since. Fortunately, being in the NY region there are so many other entertaining distractions to spend my $ on that I am sure overtime I will find something else to fill this NHL void, regardless of the love for hockey in my blood. If you have the time to read it, here's a great article by some guy named F.J. Corrigan who writes a blog about the Washington Capitals and who says that after being a fan for 29 years he's giving up his season tickets because of the lockout. http://peerlessprogn...im-done_11.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Rockies 1976 Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 If you have the time to read it, here's a great article by some guy named F.J. Corrigan who writes a blog about the Washington Capitals and who says that after being a fan for 29 years he's giving up his season tickets because of the lockout. http://peerlessprogn...im-done_11.html Agree, excellent read, and sums up a lot of fans' feelings quite well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaneykoIsGod Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 If you have the time to read it, here's a great article by some guy named F.J. Corrigan who writes a blog about the Washington Capitals and who says that after being a fan for 29 years he's giving up his season tickets because of the lockout. http://peerlessprogn...im-done_11.html Absolutely awesome read. This guy sums up so many of the reasons why I won't be setting foot in an NHL arena this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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