November 25th, 2008
Finally, there is a great article talking about the ‘great’ Gary Bettman show on XM Radio. Mr. Suck tries to ‘reach’ out to all (read, like minded) fans. He says his show is great because:
“I’ve always been comfortable communicating, and this is just a reflection of that,” Bettman said. “Despite the way I sometimes get portrayed – this isn’t a woe is me – but I kind of like the fact that people get to see me in a more natural environment unfiltered. To hear my words, not see my words as they’ve been reconstructed or reinterpreted.”
The truth is he screens his calls and hasn’t had one… NOT ONE… disagreeable caller. Could you imagine any radio call-in show have only agreeable callers? HA! I don’t think so… check out this great blog post about the evil underside, yet another evil underside, of Mr. Suck.
In an age of transparency Mr Suck still thinks he can ‘hide his true self’ from the public. Yet another reason he is … and always will be Mr. Suck.
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June 26th, 2008
In case you didn’t think another labour unrest is coming check out this article about the NHL Salary Cap rising by $6.4M. This converts into each team being able to spend up to $56.7M with a MINIMUM of $40.7 million. As a quick reminder, before the lock out the average team payroll was $44M and only 9 teams had a payroll larger than: $40.7 million!
Does anyone remember the players talking about a hard cap at $44M? I bet the NHL Owners are wishing they had that and a year of revenues back… so much money… so little brains!
Mr. Suck Please Retire
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June 18th, 2008
Here we go again; the NHL and NHLPA are headed towards another labour problem. Marriage between union, NHL starts to sour.
Mr. Suck Please Retire
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February 24th, 2007
Trade rumour time is coming to a close and one big defense man has just come off the market. Rob Blake is going to be staying in LA. He and management had talks and he wants to stay and help rebuild the team. Once you get paid 7 mil and have won a cup it makes sense to stay were you love!
Has anyone heard more about the Mr. Suck rumour that he is going to be fired? The lastest I have heard/read into is that all the GM want the instegator rule gone but Mr. Suck still thinks it will ruin hockey in the US. [Has he noticed the popularity of UFC. This could be the point where the GMs dump him, they got their salary cap, maybe it is time to start from scratch with a new Commish! That would be my vote! Quick props for my Cape Breton Real Estate agent Terri Brewer. She was fantastic in helping me find a place. Be sure to check out her Cape Breton Real Estate Listings
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February 20th, 2007
Last week I attended a game in New Jersey, my favorite team, when the played against Pittsburgh. I was shocked at how few fans were there to have a chance to see Crosby play! Crosby is the next huge star for the NHL and in Jersey no one seems to care. Two weeks ago in Toronto top seats were going for $850 a piece! Crazy stuff…but show the difference between many US cities and Canadian cities.
Has everyone heard about the possible “repeal” of the instigator rule? I am not surprised about this move especially since Crosby and Ovechkin have just started their careers and are the most exciting players today. Check out more about the story on instigator rule.
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December 10th, 2004
The NHLPA really stepped up with a great offer! A 24% pay cut is a great way to restart the negotiations. What is the NHL going to do? We can all agree the NHL needs some controls on the GMs but the players aren’t going to take a 24% pay cut AND a salary cap.
So Mr. Suck what is your response going to be? It better be good!
Can’t wait to watch the London Knights play tonight… the power of Major Junior hockey is starting to sweep me off my feet.
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December 9th, 2004
Well the NHLPA is presenting a proposal today. Hopefully it will be something that Mr. Suck will like…or at least talk about. I don’t know about everyone else but I really hope the two sides can at least start talking.
MLS (Major League Soccer) is going after the title of #4 pro sport in the US while the NHLPA is locked out. Long term that might be good for our game but I still love it and wished more Americans got it…but oh well.
Mr. Suck…if you don’t like the offer you better counter-offer. Remember you don’t just represent the owners you represent the fans as well!
Tags: lockout, nhl, nhlpa
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December 2nd, 2004
Finally someone wants to talk. I still think the NHLPA should have done this a while back but at least they did something! For all you people that side with Bettman…what are you going to say when he rejects and doesn’t have a counter offer.
What then? I will tell you what…join in the “Gary Bettman Sucks” rant!
Mr. Suck…please do what is good for the game and not your ego!
I really want to see NHL hockey this year…Mr. Suck don’t screw it up!
Please!
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November 19th, 2004
Finally Mr. Suck has come out and spoke his mind about the NHL lockout. This article really shows his true colours. (notice the spelling)
Read the article and better understand the evil in Gary Bettman.
Here is a little except:
DAVE McGRAW: Mr. Bettman, it’s truly an honour to be in your humble presence.
GARY BETTMAN: I have a problem with your usage of the word ‘honour.’ Could you please use the American spelling?
DM: But, how do you know how I spelled it-we’re talking…like, verbally…right now…
GB: Oh, I know. I know all.
there is lots more and it only gets better…
Since it is Friday a little music would be good, check out another great
lockout song this one is by Chris at Diamond In The Rough Songwriting
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November 17th, 2004
Mr. Suck is going to let the season disappear. And he says that he doesn’t care, that it is secondary, that they NHL will loss less money!
Mr. Bettman I know you probably never watched Canadian TV or read a Canadian website but if you did you would notice the increase the number of commercials and ads from NFL Canada. They know the lockout is their chance to steal money and fans from the NHL.
If we lose the entire season hockey will never be the same.
Mr. Bettman doesn’t really care; he isn’t a fan of the game!
Come on Gary…start talking and try to end the lockout!
hey hey ho ho Gary Bettman has got to go…
hey hey ho ho Gary Bettman has got to go…
hey hey ho ho Gary Bettman has got to go…
Tags: gary bettman, nfl, nhl
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