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> [There are a couple people who have complained on other teams about some of the things that Pittsburgh players have done. Some of that goes in the category of gamesmanship. Some of that goes to the fact that we need…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gary-bettman/there-are-a-couple-people-who-have-complained-on-other-teams-about/)

[Gary Bettman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gary-bettman/)

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## More by Gary Bettman

> [This is a tragedy for the players. Their careers are short and this is money and opportunity they'll never get back.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gary-bettman/this-is-a-tragedy-for-the-players-their-careers-are-short-and-this-is/)

[Gary Bettman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gary-bettman/)

> [On the issue of behavioral health and the like, the program we have in place has always been available to former players as well.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gary-bettman/on-the-issue-of-behavioral-health-and-the-like-the-program-we-have-in/)

[Gary Bettman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gary-bettman/)

> [If you want to know how I feel, I'll summarize it in one word - terrible.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gary-bettman/if-you-want-to-know-how-i-feel-i-ll-summarize-it-in-one-word-terrible/)

[Gary Bettman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gary-bettman/)

> [My rooting interest these days is first and foremost competitive hockey, and secondly in officials not making a mistake.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gary-bettman/my-rooting-interest-these-days-is-first-and-foremost-competitive/)

[Gary Bettman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gary-bettman/)

> [The fact is, I view part of what I do is, if necessary, on difficult issues, be the lightning rod.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gary-bettman/the-fact-is-i-view-part-of-what-i-do-is-if-necessary-on-difficult/)

[Gary Bettman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gary-bettman/)

> [I would hope there would be a greater appreciation by casual sports fans of the incredible skill and passion of our players.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gary-bettman/i-would-hope-there-would-be-a-greater-appreciation-by-casual-sports/)

[Gary Bettman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gary-bettman/)

> [A good fan base has developed around the Hurricanes, and I see the opportunity for continued growth for this franchise in the future.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gary-bettman/a-good-fan-base-has-developed-around-the-hurricanes-and-i-see-the/)

[Gary Bettman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gary-bettman/)

> [I think it's fairly clear that playing hockey isn't the same as playing football.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gary-bettman/i-think-it-s-fairly-clear-that-playing-hockey-isn-t-the-same-as/)

[Gary Bettman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gary-bettman/)

> [What we have tried to instill across the league through ownership and management is that we stand for inclusiveness and to judge somebody on…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gary-bettman/what-we-have-tried-to-instill-across-the-league-through-ownership-and/)

[Gary Bettman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gary-bettman/)

> [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gary-bettman/i-think-there-s-always-a-line-between-what-is-parody-in-good-fun-in/)

[Gary Bettman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gary-bettman/)

> [I don't worry about the integrity of the game. Our players are professionals.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gary-bettman/i-don-t-worry-about-the-integrity-of-the-game-our-players-are/)

[Gary Bettman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gary-bettman/)

> [From as early as I can remember, I was focused on becoming a lawyer.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gary-bettman/from-as-early-as-i-can-remember-i-was-focused-on-becoming-a-lawyer/)

[Gary Bettman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gary-bettman/)

> [Obviously, we're focused on the Winter Classic.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gary-bettman/obviously-we-re-focused-on-the-winter-classic/)

[Gary Bettman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gary-bettman/)

> [At least two or three of the leagues in Europe over the last few months have said to us, 'We hope you go to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gary-bettman/at-least-two-or-three-of-the-leagues-in-europe-over-the-last-few/)

[Gary Bettman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gary-bettman/)

> [Doing jersey advertising for the World Cup is not in the same universe as putting advertising on NHL sweaters.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/gary-bettman/doing-jersey-advertising-for-the-world-cup-is-not-in-the-same/)

[Gary Bettman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gary-bettman/)

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