Doing jersey advertising for the World Cup is not in the same universe as putting advertising on NHL sweaters. — Gary Bettman Copy Share Image
You don't want people rooting for anything other than the team that they love and the players that they think the world… — Gary Bettman Copy Share Image
We went from journalism, in newspapers that gets heavily edited, to blogs, where you can express your opinions, to tweeting, where you… — Gary Bettman Copy Share Image
We're certainly not in position to expand into the East. We've been very candid and up front that if, in fact, we… — 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
We did the World Cup to relaunch our international efforts, and that served as a foundation. — 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
