SDS Posted June 28, 2014 Report Posted June 28, 2014 I'm sick and tired of this guy ruining every single Cup ceremony and every single draft. Why can't the league send out someone who doesn't have boos rained down upon them for the last 15 years? The moments when the spotlight is the brightest on the NHL should be a time of rejoicing, not constant reminders of the hatred for this guy. And I don't buy that he's the only guy that can make the NHL money. Quote
LastPommerFan Posted June 28, 2014 Report Posted June 28, 2014 I'm sick and tired of this guy ruining every single Cup ceremony and every single draft. Why can't the league send out someone who doesn't have boos rained down upon them for the last 15 years? The moments when the spotlight is the brightest on the NHL should be a time of rejoicing, not constant reminders of the hatred for this guy. And I don't buy that he's the only guy that can make the NHL money. Hire a former player to MC events like the draft and the Cup Ceremony. The 2015 NHL Draft hosted by Mark Messier Have hall of famers from each team in the finals on standby to present the cup. Quote
Taro T Posted June 28, 2014 Report Posted June 28, 2014 Isn't this already being discussed elsewhere? (where the frig is the 'ducks' emoticon when you need it?) ;) Quote
Johnny DangerFace Posted June 28, 2014 Report Posted June 28, 2014 Why not a former player from the host city? Quote
LastPommerFan Posted June 28, 2014 Report Posted June 28, 2014 Why not a former player from the host city? Perfect. Quote
inkman Posted June 28, 2014 Report Posted June 28, 2014 Scott, Does it matter what lipstick they use on the NHL pig? Or to quote Jules Winnfield: Jules: Well we'd have to be talkin' about one charming mother######in' pig. I mean he'd have to be ten times more charmin' than that Arnold on Green Acres, you know what I'm sayin'? Quote
PromoTheRobot Posted June 28, 2014 Report Posted June 28, 2014 (edited) NHL is in great shape. He's the Commish. Boo away. Edited June 28, 2014 by PromoTheRobot Quote
SDS Posted June 28, 2014 Author Report Posted June 28, 2014 NHL is in great shape. He's the Commish. Boo away. Why can't it be in great shape and not have boos? It isn't either or... Quote
inkman Posted June 28, 2014 Report Posted June 28, 2014 Why can't it be in great shape and not have boos? It isn't either or... Forgive me while my feeble mind tries to stay on topic, but my understanding of the league is that the Canadian Markets and a few select US markets drive the economics of the NHL. To say that it's in great shape is not really accurately describing the state of the NHL. In a few select markets, it thrives. Otherwise it's a niche sport where the Canadian markets and hockey crazed communities like Buffalo keep it going. Now this entire conversation really has nothing to do with Bettman getting booed. He's a tool and Philly knows it, hence the reception he gets. Quote
darksabre Posted June 28, 2014 Report Posted June 28, 2014 Forgive me while my feeble mind tries to stay on topic, but my understanding of the league is that the Canadian Markets and a few select US markets drive the economics of the NHL. To say that it's in great shape is not really accurately describing the state of the NHL. In a few select markets, it thrives. Otherwise it's a niche sport where the Canadian markets and hockey crazed communities like Buffalo keep it going. Now this entire conversation really has nothing to do with Bettman getting booed. He's a tool and Philly knows it, hence the reception he gets. Don't all sports commissioners get booed? Quote
Johnny DangerFace Posted June 28, 2014 Report Posted June 28, 2014 Don't all sports commissioners get booed? I think just nfl and nhl Quote
Jsixspd Posted June 28, 2014 Report Posted June 28, 2014 Bettman is a weaselly little weasel, that's fo shizzle! :) Quote
SDS Posted June 28, 2014 Author Report Posted June 28, 2014 Don't all sports commissioners get booed? I don't think so. Bettman gets it the worst by far, regardless of venue. I don't think I have ever heard Goodell get booed at the draft or at the Super Bowl. Quote
Hoss Posted June 28, 2014 Report Posted June 28, 2014 Fans always boo the commish. No matter what. Adam Silver, who has been absolutely fantastic so far for the NBA, even got some boos at the NBA draft last night. Quote
LastPommerFan Posted June 28, 2014 Report Posted June 28, 2014 Bettman deservedly gets it worse because he is the face of 3 seasons (including one total loss) of labor strife reduced hockey. No other commish can claim that much fan screwage. Quote
Iron Crotch Posted June 28, 2014 Report Posted June 28, 2014 I'm too lazy to look it up, but doesn't Bettman make something like $8 million per year? What a dick that guy is. Quote
PromoTheRobot Posted June 28, 2014 Report Posted June 28, 2014 It's a gag at this point. He likes it. Quote
will Posted June 28, 2014 Report Posted June 28, 2014 personally, I don't think the typical NHL fan is intelligent enough to realize that Bettman has actually improved the standing of the NHL,and is just booing out of habit, or thinks that's what they're supposed to be doing. Morons boo bettman, basically. though, after this draft lottery revision debacle, maybe it's deserved. Quote
pastajoe Posted June 28, 2014 Report Posted June 28, 2014 How about fans showing some class and not embarrassing their city. Bettman does what his bosses, the owners want. Boo Ed Snider, he's one of the influential owners. It's like if people booed a principal at a high school graduation. I hope if the draft is ever in Buffalo the fans show more class. Quote
SDS Posted June 28, 2014 Author Report Posted June 28, 2014 How about fans showing some class and not embarrassing their city. Bettman does what his bosses, the owners want. Boo Ed Snider, he's one of the influential owners. It's like if people booed a principal at a high school graduation. I hope if the draft is ever in Buffalo the fans show more class. You expect Buffalo to refrain from booing him despite No Goal? Pfffft.... Quote
TrueBlueGED Posted June 28, 2014 Report Posted June 28, 2014 I'm fine with Bettman doing the draft, as I find booing him at the beginning is amusing (and the few trades that get announced). That said, I would like to see something change with the Cup ceremony. Quote
Andrew Amerk Posted June 28, 2014 Report Posted June 28, 2014 No "Buttman" jokes? I am disappointed in you all. Quote
darksabre Posted June 28, 2014 Report Posted June 28, 2014 People in here were mad the Kings fans didn't boo him. Booing Bettman has jumped the shark. Quote
Ghost of Dwight Drane Posted June 28, 2014 Report Posted June 28, 2014 Pfft. I <3 the Pffft! Especially when someone has a eucalyptus Halls in their mouth..... Quote
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