kuklaskorner.com - 6/3/2009
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For longtime readers of my hockey writing, you know that I’ve constantly tried to illustrate the point of what Gary Bettman does and what the Board of Governors does. This whole Phoenix situation is putting a bigger spotlight than usual, so it’s important to note that while people ...
fiveforsmiting.com - 6/4/2009
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fiveforsmiting.com —
Unlike most of my maple leaf bedecked brethren,
I've never considered Gary Bettman as evil incarnate. Until...
now. Oh, sure, I've taken a potshot or two. Hey, when you're a blogger hard up for an offseason post, you could do worse than unleashing the go-to quiver of Bettman arrows...the ...
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It's Official: Gary Bettman Has Incited Me To Inhumane ...
twitter.com - 5/29/2009
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twitter.com —
White Bettman says he's spoken to every #nhl
owner over last two weeks and there is overwhelming...
support to keep #coyotes in Phoenix. about 1 hour ago from TwitterBerry White Bettman says back-to-back games to start Stanley Cup was planned a year ago: ...
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Puck Headlines: Versus backlash; Ovechkin becomes poker star
Puck Daddy —
... • Mike Chen has an in-depth job description of what Gary Bettman actually does as NHL commissioner. Although the word "sneering" doesn't seem to be included. [Chen] ...
So THAT'S What Bettman Does!
Battle of California —
... Our boy Mike Chen has a great post up illustrating just what exactly Gary Bettman does. People seem to think he's some sort of dark lord, but Mike points out that Bettman is pretty much just a go-getter for the Board of Governors. My dad was a city manager for a bunch of years and his job is pretty much the same as Bettman's, which is appropriate because everyone used to ask me, "So your dad is like lord of the city?" and then bitch to me about some pothole out in front of their street. Yeah I'll make sure he gets right on that, chemistry teacher. ...
Guy Love, That's All it Is...
Pension Plan Puppets —
... Mike Chen makes a case for Gary Bettman. What that case is, I'm still not sure. (Glove tap and kudos to mf37 for the link!) ...
Thursday Morning News - 6.4.09
Broad Street Hockey —
... Jersey, but I will not be recognizing Martin Brodeur Day in the state on June 18th. Nothing personal, Marty.... great talent, wrong team. [NJ.com]
Puck Daddy takes a look at where hats go after hat tricks, mentions those cool little display cases on concources in Columbus, Pittsburgh, and Washington, but fails to mention the pioneers of that idea -- the Flyers. [Puck Daddy]
The answer to an age old question: what does Gary Bettman actually do? [Mike Chen's Hockey Blog]
The Avalanche fired practically their ...
What does Gary Bettman actually do?
On the Forecheck —
What does Gary Bettman actually do?
In the midst of the Jim Balsillie/Phoenix Coyotes saga, a recurring theme (particularly among Canadian writers) is that this is ultimately a personal issue between Gary Bettman and Jim Balsillie, or that Bettman's personal ...
Read This Post: What Does Gary Bettman Do?
In Lou We Trust —
Read This Post: What Does Gary Bettman Do?
Mike Chen at Kukla's Korner breaks it down clearly and completely as to what actually is Gary Bettman's job. This is a must-read because far too many hockey fans think he is in charge. He is not. (UPDATE: H/T ...
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Stanley Cup of Chowder —
... in Pittsburgh continues to milk its 15 minutes of fame [Puck Daddy]
NBC and NHL set to extend TV deal for 2 more years[Globe & Mail]
Ever wonder what happened to that hat you threw on the ice? [Puck Daddy]
Pierre McGuire has a huge man crush on Sidney Crosby [Detroit 4 Lyfe]
How Matt Hunwick and Byron Bitz plan to spend their summer vacations [BostonBruins.com]
What does Gary Bettman actually do? [Kukla's Korner]
What We Learned: What Bettman doesn't do; Detroit pity party
Puck Daddy —
... Earlier this week, Mike Chen had a nice little post about what Gary Bettman actually does in his role as Commissioner of the NHL. To summarize: He makes sure the League follows its own rules; negotiates with everyone on the league's behalf; advises the Board of Governors on many matters; and, probably most importantly, acts as the league's "spin man." ...
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So THAT'S What Bettman Does!
battleofcali.com 6/4/2009 —
This was honestly the least douchey picture I could find of him
Our boy Mike Chen has a great post up illustrating just what exactly Gary Bettman does. People seem to think he's some sort of dark lord, but Mike points out that ...
Happy Belated Birthday, Gary Bettman!
sportressofblogitude.com 6/3/2009 — I can’t believe I missed it again. Every year, I try to remind myself in ways that I am sure will help me remember: circling the date on my desk calendar, making a paper chain, shaving “June 2nd” into the side of my head, but I always wake up on June 3rd aware that I [...]
News: Bettman reiterates NHL 'not looking to relocate' - 05/14/2009
nhl.com 5/15/2009 — Playoff Gear NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman reiterated his firm stance about the Phoenix Coyotes remaining in Arizona on Thursday during his weekly "NHL Hour on XM" radio show. In response to a caller's question, Bettman said, "We think all of our ...
Read This Post: What Does Gary Bettman Do?
inlouwetrust.com 6/4/2009 — Read This Post: What Does Gary Bettman Do?
Mike Chen at Kukla's Korner breaks it down clearly and completely as to what actually is Gary Bettman's job. This is a must-read because far too many hockey fans think he is in charge. He is not. (UPDATE: H/T to RudyKelly at Battle of Cali. ) ...
I Just Had A Great Idea. Fire Gary Bettman.
kuklaskorner.com 6/1/2009 — Speaking of idiots, another Monday morning and one more reason why Gary Bettman is an absolute joke. Look. I don’t care that Evgeni Malkin wasn’t suspended. I think it would have been funny and the tearful sobs from Pittsburgh ...
Further Evidence Gary Bettman Is A Liar! | Toronto Sports Media Blog
torontosportsmedia.com 5/19/2009 — LIAR Further Evidence Gary Bettman Is A Liar! Who ever would have guessed that email would play such a pivotal role in the history of the National Hockey League. First it was undoing of Ted Saskin. Now, we are seeing Gary Bettman’s emails to Bill ...
FAIL: Everybody Knows It But The NHL
thehockeyprogram.net 5/9/2009 — I'm not sure there is a more polarizing figure in the NHL picture right now then Gary Bettman. The hate for the the man is incredible on one hand, yet there are many that feel his time as the head figure of the NHL has been mostly positive. Myself, I fall in the latter. I think the job Gary ...
Appreciation for Gary Bettman
viewfrommyseats.com 6/9/2009 — I think we as hockey fans are looking at Gary Bettman all wrong. I know most NHL fans would boo his ass all the way back to the NBA if they had the opportunity. Have you ever been to a game where he’s dropping the ceremonial puck or is shown on the Jumbotron? Has anyone EVER heard people cheer ...
Gary Bettman not-so-delicately addresses Red Wings' long-term deals
blog.mlive.com 4/22/2009 — As the Detroit Free Press's David Darby notes, Gary Bettman sounded less than comfortable speaking to Ken Daniels and Mickey Redmond during the second intermission of last night's Red Wings-Blue Jackets game: April 22, Detroit Free Press: NHL ...
Bettman uses radio show to make his case
sports.theglobeandmail.com 5/18/2009 — It's a bully pulpit his fellow sports commissioners wish they had. Every Thursday, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman hosts his own private klatch on The NHL Hour on Sirius XM Radio. For the most part, Bettman has played harmless interlocutor on his ...
