There is less fighting in the game than we had years ago. I mean, we penalize it. — Gary Bettman Copy Share Image
I couldn't do what I do day-in and day-out if I didn't love the game. — Gary Bettman Copy Share Image
I don't worry about the integrity of the game. Our players are professionals. — Gary Bettman Copy Share Image
What you want to do, particularly when you're dealing with a professional sports league and franchises and people's passionate commitment to the… — Gary Bettman Copy Share Image
When you're in other time zones in other places, you don't get quite as much attention; you don't get quite as much… — Gary Bettman Copy Share Image
We don't tell the officials to change the standard for the playoffs, but as we all know, time and space tends to… — Gary Bettman Copy Share Image
I think that when somebody loses a bet, they tend to sometimes confuse their motives in rooting and enjoying the game because… — Gary Bettman Copy Share Image
We're concerned how gambling and betting affects the NHL game and changes the perception of and challenges the integrity of the NHL… — Gary Bettman Copy Share Image
You can have the biggest markets in the world, but if the game isn't exciting, compelling, and competitive, it's not going to… — Gary Bettman Copy Share Image
Relatively, a very small percentage of betting takes place on hockey and even baseball because of the nature of the game and… — Gary Bettman Copy Share Image
I was always a fan of the game, and I wouldn't have taken this job if I wasn't a fan of the… — Gary Bettman Copy Share Image
We don't worry about the integrity of our game. I'm more focused on the atmosphere in the arena, and that's something we're… — Gary Bettman Copy Share Image
Our economics are not baseball's economics. Our game is not baseball's game. Our owners are not baseball's owners, with one or two… — Gary Bettman Copy Share Image
The issue of how the game is played is something that's constantly being reviewed internally with the Players' Association, with the general… — Gary Bettman Copy Share Image
What our fans want, what our fans believe, what our fans are interested in is why we are what we are. But,… — Gary Bettman Copy Share Image
This is a tragedy for the players. Their careers are short and this is money and opportunity they'll never get back. — Gary Bettman Copy Share Image
On the issue of behavioral health and the like, the program we have in place has always been available to former players as well. — Gary Bettman Copy Share Image
If you want to know how I feel, I'll summarize it in one word - terrible. — Gary Bettman Copy Share Image
My rooting interest these days is first and foremost competitive hockey, and secondly in officials not making a mistake. — Gary Bettman Copy Share Image
The fact is, I view part of what I do is, if necessary, on difficult issues, be the lightning rod. — Gary Bettman Copy Share Image
I would hope there would be a greater appreciation by casual sports fans of the incredible skill and passion of our players. — Gary Bettman Copy Share Image
A good fan base has developed around the Hurricanes, and I see the opportunity for continued growth for this franchise in the future. — Gary Bettman Copy Share Image
I think it's fairly clear that playing hockey isn't the same as playing football. — Gary Bettman Copy Share Image
What we have tried to instill across the league through ownership and management is that we stand for inclusiveness and to judge somebody on… — Gary Bettman Copy Share Image
I think there's always a line between what is parody in good fun in chanting and what is intended to belittle certain segments of… — Gary Bettman Copy Share Image
I don't worry about the integrity of the game. Our players are professionals. — Gary Bettman Copy Share Image
