sergei_is_still_a_wing 1 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 804. bettman is an asshat. does any sport have a decent comish? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kira 451 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 Keep the signatures comin' people! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KronwallCRUNCH 5 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 Mike Ilitch has more than enough money to pay a $10k fine at least once per game to let Al twirl an octopi over his head to get the crowd going...I think it would be well worth it in the long run. Thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OsGOD 3 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 I think Al should swing it and mr. Moneybags should NOT pay the fines... but instead place a little note in the envelope that says "hey Mr. Bettman! EFF OFF!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 #876 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Fan_In_Exile 3 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 #881. I thought it'd be a higher count.. I like the idea of strapping a fake 10K check to the octopi from now on. With the check signed FU Bettman. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jooks91 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 891 And 892.... eat it butt-man! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shanny is the man 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2008 My latest fantasy: The Wings clinch the cup at The Joe and Bettman strolls out to award the trophy to the team. Al is called out to take the cup from Lidstrom for a stroll aound the ice while a 19,000 octopi rain down from the stands. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzermania19 1 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 I did it kind of fast, but I'm thinking about going over to CafePress and having bumper stickers made - Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David 2 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 Bettman's done too much damage to hockey. How he keeps his job, I'll never understand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asmith18 3 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 I'm in too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jthesq13 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 1008! Stupid Bettman... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Majsheppard 203 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 BTW all those who could be in attendence if we win a cup, has to chant AL forever Bettman never!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hxcduff83 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 the wings fans should respond by donating to a fund to pay al's fine. the buffalo fans did it for lindy, lets do it for al! also, i think we should stage a record number of octopi thrown at game one of round 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ruys92 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 #1012 I'm currently debating of printing fliers featuring the petition website and the situation and bringing them to Game 1 of Round 2. I as a Wings fan, did not realise that this was going on and I am sure that I am not the only one. 1000 signatures is great but obviously there is a lot more people who would sign this petition, and I'm sure that a television station such as FSN, Versus, NBC, TSN, or CBC would not even consider publicizing a petition of this size. I obviously can't afford to make 19,000 copies and am also clearly not capable of making sure that everyone in the arena has a copy. Anyone else down to give a helping hand? Hell, even if you can make it to the Joe pre game to hand out to people heading in the game. I know we can get a lot more signatures but people need to be aware of the situation and the website first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kira 451 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 I've passed it along in emails and phone calls to friends. I debated calling in to the NHL Live show on NHLN and asking them what they think of the idea. We need to pass it on to friends, fellow hockey fans, wherever you can share it. If you have a friend who is a fan of another team, pass it on to them as well, and if they need a reason why, just tell them it's tradition. Surely they would understand if they were true fans of the game. Just keep spreading the word any way you know how. Bettman needs to know that this is the worst lapse of reasoning he's committed in a long time. SAVE THE OCTOPUS!!!!!!!! THROW BETTMAN!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vincanni 1 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 Can't believe I never mentioned this but I signed as number 19! I am the number Ironman! Of course the applet went to auto select and fugged my last name away, but still the 48430 Zipcode for the Flint/Fenton area was posted at least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DatsyukRules 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 What happened to the original thread? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TRD604 8 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 signed! #1031 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted April 22, 2008 I am tempted for the first time to make a youtube video.... of me or another good sport swinging around stanley in bettman's office. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duck Guy 86 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 bettman what i am i gonna do with you..... anyways #1033 FIGHT THE POWER Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtuhockey7 23 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 In at #1330, I like the idea of having tons of people calling into NHL Live everyday, I mean, seriously, how many people want to listen to Gary Bettman's radio show anyway? One of us has a good chance to get through and hopefully talk a little sense into that mental midget. They are on from 12-2 Eastern. The phone number comes up on NHL.com's homepage while the show is going on or you can email your concerns to cement head himself at nhllive@xmradio.ca If someone gets through, be sure to let those of us who missed the show know what he said also, good luck ladies & gents! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtuhockey7 23 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 I decided to email Gary Bettman on the NHL Live radio show, hoping enough of us can do the same to get him to respond to how he made this decision in the first place. I'll go first with what I wrote, let's see yours too! Gary, The fines you have implanted on Al Sobotka for the octopus twirlings are ludicrous and insane. Instead of listening to Brian Burke about Everything, why don’t you make a decision on your own? I know you are doing everything humanly possible to ruin the NHL but taking fan traditions like this Away is insane. Keep in mind there are a lot more of us Wings fans then you and your crew of lunatics and although we may not be as overpaid as you, some of us Have deep enough pockets to pitch in and help out Al with keeping the tradition going in Hockeytown USA. Please reconsider your decision before you watch it backfire in your face over the next couple of weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spinner 6 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 Insulting him, although justified, will probably not get you a response. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hallelujahlogic 1 Report post Posted April 22, 2008 I decided to email Gary Bettman on the NHL Live radio show, hoping enough of us can do the same to get him to respond to how he made this decision in the first place. I'll go first with what I wrote, let's see yours too! Gary, The fines you have implanted on Al Sobotka for the octopus twirlings are ludicrous and insane. Instead of listening to Brian Burke about Everything, why don't you make a decision on your own? I know you are doing everything humanly possible to ruin the NHL but taking fan traditions like this Away is insane. Keep in mind there are a lot more of us Wings fans then you and your crew of lunatics and although we may not be as overpaid as you, some of us Have deep enough pockets to pitch in and help out Al with keeping the tradition going in Hockeytown USA. Please reconsider your decision before you watch it backfire in your face over the next couple of weeks. though i agree w/your sentiment wholeheartedly, i think your letter could be a bit more...formal. and uh..less threatening? nobody likes gary bettman, and for good reason, but i think a letter like this that is full of assumptions and namecalling will do nothing good for our cause. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
