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Chairman Mao's State of the NHL address
I feel obligated to post Gary Bettman's "State of the Game" speech with the media before Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Gary Bettman is an idiot. May 24, NHL.com: Gary Bettman: Good afternoon. Welcome to the Stanley Cup...
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Controversial Canadian billionaire in discussions with several NHL teams
Puck Daddy — ... Twin headaches here for Bettman and the NHL. First, it's obvious that for all the happy sunshine blown up the backsides of fans about the current state of the League, most of the Southeast Division is looking to tap Balsillie's piggy bank, fully knowing his intentions to move teams. Of course, there's no way Bettman would have known the U.S. dollar would be in the toilet back when he stole a season from hockey fans in order to sure-up these struggling franchises. (Now can we have out season back, Gary?) ...

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