Bettman tells Burke and Lowe to simmer down

[FireCaptain 563]

This is getting juicy. Maybe it's a new story line for that soap opera, MVP.

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[SnipeShow 0]

ahaha too funny!

[mark the red 0]

I think Burle should get an extra ten year major for instigating.

[Echolalia 2,961]

Thank god Bettman got into this when he did. The fans were beginning to take the heat, and Anaheim already has so few of them.

[Dabura 12,207]

Is this is the same Bettman who's trying to forcibly remove the Rangers' management?

[miller76 463]

Is this is the same Bettman who's trying to forcibly remove the Rangers' management?

yes!

[wingfanatic4alltime 32]

I agree with that edicus post why did bettman say this now instead of when Burke was saying all this. Kind of makes you wonder

[VM1138 1,921]

Now Bettman is involved? This is way too scripted, if you ask me. Retarded. That's the only word that can describe Bettman's leadership.

[b.shanafan14 733]

Like others have said, wonder what this says about Bettman's feelings since Burke has been running his mouth for almost a year and Lowe finally speaks up for himself and NOW its an issue.

[redwing_sparty 0]

lol this is too much fun to read. i hate burke and its great to hear someone slam him. bettman is the strangest comissioner in all sports.

[Echolalia 2,961]

Like others have said, wonder what this says about Bettman's feelings since Burke has been running his mouth for almost a year and Lowe finally speaks up for himself and NOW its an issue.

I think because Burke just kept the conversations about him and Lowe, whereas Lowe attacked the hockey community of Anaheim (definitely not good for tv ratings). Also, it takes two to argue, so honestly, I don't see anyone really stepping in until Lowe bites back, because honestly, there's no problem if its just one person complaining.

[edicius 3,269]

I agree with that edicus post why did bettman say this now instead of when Burke was saying all this. Kind of makes you wonder

It's nice to finally get a top-rated comment on TSN.

[awingsincebirth 0]

For all us Burke haters over here, that Lowe rant was absolutely CLASSIC!

Some highlights, off the top of my head:

"First of all, he's a moron."

"He left Dave Nonis with absolutely nothing in Vancouver."

"He's a media junkey."

"He's won a Stanley Cup, that's great, I've won 6. You wanna count rings?"

Basically, its a lot of what people around here have been saying all year. I've got a lot of respect for Kevin Lowe as a person (don't think he is a very good GM though), and for him to hold off as long as he did while Burke just kept running his mouth showed a lot of restraint. Every man has got his limit though, and I for one have no problem that Lowe shot back.

Now, Bettman is gonna step in (Burke: "Gary, make him stop saying mean things to me!), and rightfully so, as this feud really isn't good for the brand. But, its hard to say, given who is involved, whether or not it will really end there.

[IceMunkee 15]

To me the biggest piece of Bull Poopy here is that after several media lashings from Burke, Bettman only decides to interact once Lowe finally responds. Over and over again Burke can do whatever the f he wants and say whatvever the f he wants and someone speaks up against him and Bettman is thier to rescue his embarresment. I hope Lowe does not keep quiet and I think this is another reason why people need to look into the Leadership in the NHL and the crooked ways it does buisness.

Kudos to Lowe.

[edicius 3,269]

To me the biggest piece of Bull Poopy here is that after several media lashings from Burke, Bettman only decides to interact once Lowe finally responds. Over and over again Burke can do whatever the f he wants and say whatvever the f he wants and someone speaks up against him and Bettman is thier to rescue his embarresment. I hope Lowe does not keep quiet and I think this is another reason why people need to look into the Leadership in the NHL and the crooked ways it does buisness.

Kudos to Lowe.

THAT'S what irks me most about this. You can be pro-Burke or anti-Burke...but how do you explain Bettman's timing on intervening in this feud? Is it because Lowe disparaged not only Burke but the market of Anaheim (and honestly, what Lowe said of Anaheim as a hockey market isn't untrue)? Perhaps. But is that any worse than Burke blaming Lowe for the woes of the entire league? Doubtful.

All said, Bettman's timing is curious as best and blatantly biased at worst.

[IceMunkee 15]

THAT'S what irks me most about this. You can be pro-Burke or anti-Burke...but how do you explain Bettman's timing on intervening in this feud? Is it because Lowe disparaged not only Burke but the market of Anaheim (and honestly, what Lowe said of Anaheim as a hockey market isn't untrue)? Perhaps. But is that any worse than Burke blaming Lowe for the woes of the entire league? Doubtful.

All said, Bettman's timing is curious as best and blatantly biased at worst.

Yes. Lowe said some very negetive things. Lets not forget that Burke said almost the same thing just in differant words when addressing Lowe failing the team and the market and tossing a gernade at everyone else. It is just BS and it drives me crazy.

[awingsincebirth 0]

THAT'S what irks me most about this. You can be pro-Burke or anti-Burke...but how do you explain Bettman's timing on intervening in this feud? Is it because Lowe disparaged not only Burke but the market of Anaheim (and honestly, what Lowe said of Anaheim as a hockey market isn't untrue)? Perhaps. But is that any worse than Burke blaming Lowe for the woes of the entire league? Doubtful.

All said, Bettman's timing is curious as best and blatantly biased at worst.

To further that, I heard on the FAN590 radio station yesterday that Burke had, at some point during this feud made reference to "those Edmonton bastards". Now I'm not fluent in JackAss, but that does not sound particularly complementary to me either.

[IceMunkee 15]

I think because Burke just kept the conversations about him and Lowe, whereas Lowe attacked the hockey community of Anaheim (definitely not good for tv ratings). Also, it takes two to argue, so honestly, I don't see anyone really stepping in until Lowe bites back, because honestly, there's no problem if its just one person complaining.

There is something very wrong with one person complianing when he also trashes the market and franchise of Edmonton. That is ridiculous. So in your logic if someone is teasing another person for being fat, or ugly or anything for that matter that it is not a problem until the person being made fun of defends himself?

F Bettman, Burke and thier Broke Back Mountain relationship.

[edicius 3,269]

What I'm really curious about is the underhanded dealings that Lowe alluded to regarding Burke obtaining Niedermayer.