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
This is a sad, regrettable day that all of us wish could have been avoided. — Gary Bettman Copy Share Image
When emotions are high, things are said, things are done. Ultimately, these players want to play. I know too many of them… — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share Image
I think the deal is not great for the players. It is definitely an owner-friendly deal. — Jeremy Roenick Copy Share Image
At the end of the day everybody lost. We almost crippled our industry. It was very disappointing what happened. — Wayne Gretzky Copy Share Image
