crotty99 302 Report post Posted July 11, 2008 From next week's news (no link as it hasn't happened yet): Bettman Fines Lowe for Comments Commissioner Gary Bettman fined the Oilers' Lowe today. The amount of the fine has not yet been disclosed, and inside sources refused to comment. This is the latest in a series of events which began with Brian "why's that camera off?" Burke accusing Lowe of offering offer sheets to players whose value was of less to Burke than to Lowe. After a year, Lowe commented. Commissioner Bettman told Burke and Lowe that no further comments would be allowed. Burke responded to comments which Lowe had made before the comment ban. Yesterday, a reported asked Lowe for a comment, to which Lowe replied, "I have no comment." Bettman levied the fine immediately. "You see," explained Bettman, "Lowe commented when he said he had no comment. That was a comment, and so he was fined. Burke did not comment, he responded. I think that is fine, so there was no fine. Had he commented, rather than responding, that would not have been fine, and he'd have been fined. Should Burke comment on the fine, that is not fine, and there will certainly be a fine, on which I will comment at that time. Lowe should have told the reporter that he had no response, which would have been the responsible thing to do, and that would have been fine, although I may have fined him anyway, as I am responsible for both comments and fines, which is fine; and I have no further comment." Tune in next week to "As the Puck Turns". Let's play some hockey. (In case anyone was wondering, I made that up.) Amazing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted July 11, 2008 Wow. I've never really been a big fan of Burke's, but this has really reached a ridiculous level. Accusing Lowe of tampering? Grown men acting like children. ridiculous. This guy loves any media attention he gets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ami 273 Report post Posted July 11, 2008 what a team! from GM down to captain, and ex-captain... what a team... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
octopusonice 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2008 From next week's news (no link as it hasn't happened yet): Bettman Fines Lowe for Comments Commissioner Gary Bettman fined the Oilers' Lowe today. The amount of the fine has not yet been disclosed, and inside sources refused to comment. This is the latest in a series of events which began with Brian "why's that camera off?" Burke accusing Lowe of offering offer sheets to players whose value was of less to Burke than to Lowe. After a year, Lowe commented. Commissioner Bettman told Burke and Lowe that no further comments would be allowed. Burke responded to comments which Lowe had made before the comment ban. Yesterday, a reported asked Lowe for a comment, to which Lowe replied, "I have no comment." Bettman levied the fine immediately. "You see," explained Bettman, "Lowe commented when he said he had no comment. That was a comment, and so he was fined. Burke did not comment, he responded. I think that is fine, so there was no fine. Had he commented, rather than responding, that would not have been fine, and he'd have been fined. Should Burke comment on the fine, that is not fine, and there will certainly be a fine, on which I will comment at that time. Lowe should have told the reporter that he had no response, which would have been the responsible thing to do, and that would have been fine, although I may have fined him anyway, as I am responsible for both comments and fines, which is fine; and I have no further comment." Tune in next week to "As the Puck Turns". Let's play some hockey. (In case anyone was wondering, I made that up.) Dude, that is better than Who's on First LMAO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
octopusonice 0 Report post Posted July 11, 2008 (edited) Sorry for double post Edited July 11, 2008 by octopusonice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deltsig87 3 Report post Posted July 11, 2008 From next week's news (no link as it hasn't happened yet): Bettman Fines Lowe for Comments Commissioner Gary Bettman fined the Oilers' Lowe today. The amount of the fine has not yet been disclosed, and inside sources refused to comment. This is the latest in a series of events which began with Brian "why's that camera off?" Burke accusing Lowe of offering offer sheets to players whose value was of less to Burke than to Lowe. After a year, Lowe commented. Commissioner Bettman told Burke and Lowe that no further comments would be allowed. Burke responded to comments which Lowe had made before the comment ban. Yesterday, a reported asked Lowe for a comment, to which Lowe replied, "I have no comment." Bettman levied the fine immediately. "You see," explained Bettman, "Lowe commented when he said he had no comment. That was a comment, and so he was fined. Burke did not comment, he responded. I think that is fine, so there was no fine. Had he commented, rather than responding, that would not have been fine, and he'd have been fined. Should Burke comment on the fine, that is not fine, and there will certainly be a fine, on which I will comment at that time. Lowe should have told the reporter that he had no response, which would have been the responsible thing to do, and that would have been fine, although I may have fined him anyway, as I am responsible for both comments and fines, which is fine; and I have no further comment." Tune in next week to "As the Puck Turns". Let's play some hockey. (In case anyone was wondering, I made that up.) lol, wow. I feel like I just listened to a monty python skit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deltsig87 3 Report post Posted July 11, 2008 (edited) *double post Edited July 11, 2008 by deltsig87 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vangvace 12 Report post Posted July 11, 2008 Grown men acting like children. ridiculous. Single biggest problem with the management level of the NHL. Well that and it's run like a family business with cousins that hate each other. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Earthhuman 8 Report post Posted July 11, 2008 From next week's news (no link as it hasn't happened yet): Bettman Fines Lowe for Comments Commissioner Gary Bettman fined the Oilers' Lowe today. The amount of the fine has not yet been disclosed, and inside sources refused to comment. This is the latest in a series of events which began with Brian "why's that camera off?" Burke accusing Lowe of offering offer sheets to players whose value was of less to Burke than to Lowe. After a year, Lowe commented. Commissioner Bettman told Burke and Lowe that no further comments would be allowed. Burke responded to comments which Lowe had made before the comment ban. Yesterday, a reported asked Lowe for a comment, to which Lowe replied, "I have no comment." Bettman levied the fine immediately. "You see," explained Bettman, "Lowe commented when he said he had no comment. That was a comment, and so he was fined. Burke did not comment, he responded. I think that is fine, so there was no fine. Had he commented, rather than responding, that would not have been fine, and he'd have been fined. Should Burke comment on the fine, that is not fine, and there will certainly be a fine, on which I will comment at that time. Lowe should have told the reporter that he had no response, which would have been the responsible thing to do, and that would have been fine, although I may have fined him anyway, as I am responsible for both comments and fines, which is fine; and I have no further comment." Tune in next week to "As the Puck Turns". Let's play some hockey. (In case anyone was wondering, I made that up.) Your second best post ever next to your American Pie parody. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted July 11, 2008 Single biggest problem with the management level of the NHL. Well that and it's run like a family business with cousins that hate each other. with a mom overseeing the whole thing who can't control her boys and could care less about sports. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Detroit # 1 Fan 2,204 Report post Posted July 11, 2008 I like Burke, but all of this baby bulls*** is just making him look like a joke. I honestly hope they find something about the Niedermayer signing, like a verbal agreement between the 2 before Scott was a FA or something along those lines. Just because of how much respect I've lost for both of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernWingsFan 854 Report post Posted July 11, 2008 From next week's news (no link as it hasn't happened yet): Bettman Fines Lowe for Comments Commissioner Gary Bettman fined the Oilers' Lowe today. The amount of the fine has not yet been disclosed, and inside sources refused to comment. This is the latest in a series of events which began with Brian "why's that camera off?" Burke accusing Lowe of offering offer sheets to players whose value was of less to Burke than to Lowe. After a year, Lowe commented. Commissioner Bettman told Burke and Lowe that no further comments would be allowed. Burke responded to comments which Lowe had made before the comment ban. Yesterday, a reported asked Lowe for a comment, to which Lowe replied, "I have no comment." Bettman levied the fine immediately. "You see," explained Bettman, "Lowe commented when he said he had no comment. That was a comment, and so he was fined. Burke did not comment, he responded. I think that is fine, so there was no fine. Had he commented, rather than responding, that would not have been fine, and he'd have been fined. Should Burke comment on the fine, that is not fine, and there will certainly be a fine, on which I will comment at that time. Lowe should have told the reporter that he had no response, which would have been the responsible thing to do, and that would have been fine, although I may have fined him anyway, as I am responsible for both comments and fines, which is fine; and I have no further comment." Tune in next week to "As the Puck Turns". Let's play some hockey. (In case anyone was wondering, I made that up.) Now all we need to figure out is what a comment is, and what a response is. I am responding to your original comment here. But I am also commenting myself. God this is all so confusing!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jim3033 1 Report post Posted July 12, 2008 Amazing :rotflmao: @ icon! I want to hear Pronger get in on this. He'd be all like "you spos-da be in last dis season!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duck Guy 86 Report post Posted July 12, 2008 From next week's news (no link as it hasn't happened yet): Bettman Fines Lowe for Comments Commissioner Gary Bettman fined the Oilers' Lowe today. The amount of the fine has not yet been disclosed, and inside sources refused to comment. This is the latest in a series of events which began with Brian "why's that camera off?" Burke accusing Lowe of offering offer sheets to players whose value was of less to Burke than to Lowe. After a year, Lowe commented. Commissioner Bettman told Burke and Lowe that no further comments would be allowed. Burke responded to comments which Lowe had made before the comment ban. Yesterday, a reporter asked Lowe for a comment, to which Lowe replied, "I have no comment." Bettman levied the fine immediately. "You see," explained Bettman, "Lowe commented when he said he had no comment. That was a comment, and so he was fined. Burke did not comment, he responded. I think that is fine, so there was no fine. Had he commented, rather than responding, that would not have been fine, and he'd have been fined. Should Burke comment on the fine, that is not fine, and there will certainly be a fine, on which I will comment at that time. Lowe should have told the reporter that he had no response, which would have been the responsible thing to do, and that would have been fine, although I may have fined him anyway, as I am responsible for both comments and fines, which is fine; and I have no further comment." Tune in next week to "As the Puck Turns". Let's play some hockey. (In case anyone was wondering, I made that up.) hahah i like it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted July 12, 2008 Duck Guy, Are you ready to renounce Anaheim yet in favor of the Wings? You know you want to! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duck Guy 86 Report post Posted July 12, 2008 (edited) Duck Guy, Are you ready to renounce Anaheim yet in favor of the Wings? You know you want to! sorry ducks will always be first and wings second with me no matter what Edited July 12, 2008 by Duck Guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
