We'll have clinics and educational events and conferences to get more and more young players developing as hockey players. — Gary Bettman Copy Share Image
Young people, particularly in their teens and 20s, are not consuming sports the way my generation did. They are doing lots of… — 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
There are always going to be critics... and I have always had a rule: no matter how good the commentary is, or… — Gary Bettman Copy Share Image
Fighting is one of those things that gets tons of attention, far more than it deserves. — 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
