Rooting Team Quotes 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.

— 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.

— Gary Bettman

If you want to know how I feel, I'll summarize it in one word - terrible.

— Gary Bettman

My rooting interest these days is first and foremost competitive hockey, and secondly in officials not making a mistake.

— Gary Bettman

The fact is, I view part of what I do is, if necessary, on difficult issues, be the lightning rod.

— Gary Bettman

I would hope there would be a greater appreciation by casual sports fans of the incredible skill and passion of our players.

— 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.

— Gary Bettman

I think it's fairly clear that playing hockey isn't the same as playing football.

— 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…

— 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…

— Gary Bettman

I don't worry about the integrity of the game. Our players are professionals.

— Gary Bettman

From as early as I can remember, I was focused on becoming a lawyer.

— Gary Bettman

Obviously, we're focused on the Winter Classic.

— 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…

— Gary Bettman

Doing jersey advertising for the World Cup is not in the same universe as putting advertising on NHL sweaters.

— Gary Bettman