Barrie 900 Report post Posted March 11, 2011 Owners back Gary Bettman with 5-year contract extension Wow, I guess this was done in November, but wasn't reported until today. I've had enough of this guy. I think when the Red Wings start their decline (whenever that is), I'm focusing more attention on Baseball. 1 weGotTheCup89 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WizardOfOz30 1,886 Report post Posted March 11, 2011 Was just coming to post this. 5 more years of him...there has to be some way that he does not stick around any longer than that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevkrause 1,247 Report post Posted March 11, 2011 Owners back Gary Bettman with 5-year contract extension Wow, I guess this was done in November, but wasn't reported until today. I've had enough of this guy. I think when the Red Wings start their decline (whenever that is), I'm focusing more attention on Baseball. They like having a yes-man that is just a figurehead for them and never challenges them to improve the league and make the hard decisions... pathetic... 5 esteef, Electrophile, Frozen-Man and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrie 900 Report post Posted March 11, 2011 There's so much negativity right now with concussions and teams going bankrupt, and they re-up this guys for 5 more years!? Other than the Red Wings, add to that the Tigers getting better, I really don't have a reason to watch hockey games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings1110 184 Report post Posted March 11, 2011 (edited) wow. this infuriates me so much i could rant for hours about how bad bettman is for the nhl yes, he has done a few good things. but we need someone running the league that has played the game at a high level. shannahan would make a great comish i think. Edited March 11, 2011 by wings1110 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vladdy16 2,154 Report post Posted March 11, 2011 Where's a sniper when you need one? 4 aflac9262, Electrophile, Veery and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HankthaTank 1,100 Report post Posted March 11, 2011 You guys weren't expecting him to be gone, were you? Commissioners don't get fired or leave, like ever. Frustrating as it may be, the sniveling little weasel is here and here past the 5 years I would imagine 1 Frozen-Man reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleepwalker 512 Report post Posted March 11, 2011 f*** Gary Bettman. 2 zata40 and Bradster1984 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings1110 184 Report post Posted March 11, 2011 f*** Gary Bettman. pretty much sums it up 2 Bradster1984 and zata40 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esteef 2,679 Report post Posted March 11, 2011 Well - ya gotta give the little turd credit where it's due...He got them the cap, tv ratings are slowly but steadily rising, and overall league parity. I don't care for him, but obviously most of the owners do Yep, 6 mil a year players in the AHL, tv ratings going up on channels that no one watches and guys getting away with taking people's heads off. Great job Gary! esteef 2 wings1110 and LeftWinger reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GSBrooks13 204 Report post Posted March 11, 2011 I can't say that I am surprised. Despite the fact that so many people can't stand the guy whenever you hear owners and gms (for the most part) talk about him they always seem to approve.. whats 5 more years anyways? 1 T-Ruff reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooon 1,089 Report post Posted March 11, 2011 Ugh. Freaking horse s***. No hockey on TV for me tonight or yesterday and yet there is like 9 basketball games on and 10 preseason baseball games. Shanny for commish! 1 wings1110 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings1110 184 Report post Posted March 11, 2011 Yep, 6 mil a year players in the AHL, tv ratings going up on channels that no one watches and guys getting away with taking people's heads off. Great job Gary! esteef versus is a great channel! if you like watching "whacked out sports", fishing, and bicycle racing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedisappearer 291 Report post Posted March 11, 2011 DAMMIT 2 zata40 and lookalive07 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeftWinger 4,949 Report post Posted March 11, 2011 (edited) They like having a yes-man that is just a figurehead for them and never challenges them to improve the league and make the hard decisions... pathetic... Sort of like the President of The United States is for our crappy Government... ...owners don't want someone there who knows whats best for the game (Shanahan) they want a lawyer there who knows whats best for them and their money... Edited March 11, 2011 by LeftWinger 1 F.Michael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mabuhay Red Wings 177 Report post Posted March 11, 2011 Every day presents a few cold and irritable reminders that this world is about as far away from being fair as it can be, no matter how fair we try to make it for everybody. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
achildr1 255 Report post Posted March 11, 2011 Reminds me of Matt Millen's extension. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrophile 3,554 Report post Posted March 12, 2011 Of course Bettman got a contract extension. You think Sidney Crosby wants to go back to blowing sailors for $5 a pop at The Manhole to cover his rent? 1 commadore183 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted March 12, 2011 One! Two! Three! Four! Five! Five more years! Ah, hahahaha. 4 hooon, Nev, T-Ruff and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted March 12, 2011 Sigh... Why won't they get rid of him? For all you people thinking Shanahan should have the job, you're wrong. He lacks the legal education required by the NHL articles of incorporation. It will never be a former player unless they spend considerable time in college training for the position. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Seraph 240 Report post Posted March 12, 2011 Sigh... Why won't they get rid of him? For all you people thinking Shanahan should have the job, you're wrong. He lacks the legal education required by the NHL articles of incorporation. It will never be a former player unless they spend considerable time in college training for the position. True, you need a degree in Industrial and Labor Relations. Look it ups, yo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,793 Report post Posted March 12, 2011 He's worse than those leaders in the Middle East, who never leave their position. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted March 12, 2011 Well, whatever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theman19 47 Report post Posted March 12, 2011 One! Two! Three! Four! Five! Five more years! Ah, hahahaha. epic True, you need a degree in Industrial and Labor Relations. Look it ups, yo. Ken Dryden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc Holliday 1,888 Report post Posted March 12, 2011 (edited) Where's a sniper when you need one? "if you was to put me and this here sniper rifle anywhere up to and including one mile of Gary Bettman with a clear line of sight, sir... pack your bags, fellas, war's over. Amen." Edited March 12, 2011 by Doc Holliday 1 Electrophile reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
