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DETROIT VS. PITTSBURGH GM 1: 5/24 8 PM
DETROIT VS. BOSTON GM 3: 5/24 8:30 PM
DETROIT VS. PITTSBURGH GM 2: 5/26 8 PM
DETROIT VS. BOSTON GM 4: 5/26 8:30 PM
DETROIT VS. PITTSBURGH GM 3: 5/28 8 PM
DETROIT VS. BOSTON GM 5: 5/28 8:30 PM

Nice fucking job, Bettman
Your plan to destroy the NHL is working perfectly.
>> Anonymous
is that houllier? he looks like houllier..
>> Anonymous
You know what the worst part is? Apparantly the finals were originally set for fucking NEXT TUESDAY, so they've actually advanced the schedule.
>> Anonymous
GARY WAS HERE

CANADA IS A LOSER
>> Anonymous
And somewhere out there, CB is still clueless about the Wings' attendance (which is a non-issue anyway given that the SCF games at the Joe are fully sold out). The Pistons either need to start sucking hard or they need to get their scheduling shit sorted.
>> Anonymous
According to Bettman, these times set by the NHL (and to that extent the NBA) were set around a year ago due to TV contracts and the like.

Therefore the blame goes to:
NBC
ESPN/ABC
TNT
VS

If you believe Bettman, that is.
>> Anonymous
>>111226
VS can *always* be blamed
>> Anonymous
Gary Bettman : IM IN UR NHL, RUINING UR LEAGUE.

And am I the only one who thinks he looks like Kevin Spacey?
>> Anonymous
>>111237
nope
>> Anonymous
are you fucking serious?

GOD FUCKING DAMMIT BETTMAN


seriously. worst commish ever. it really is like he's trying to kill the sport
>> Anonymous
>>111449

There is a theory swirling around, that back in 1992, when the NHL was looking for a commish, DAVID STERN, offered up Bettman as a replacement, he was previously Stern's deputy Commish. The NHL was on its way to surpassing the NBA as one of the top three sports in America (NFL/MLB at the time were the top two), so he was reccoemended the job so he could basically sit in the chair and destroy any chance of that happening, AND LOOK AT THE NHL NOW!
>> CapitalistBastard !!f/pELCnjRD0
>>111212

Facepalm.jpg

This is just unacceptable. We don't want OR NEED the NHL to be in direct competition with the NBA.

Damn it Bettman, this is about as dumb as the fucking no-play zones.
>> Anonymous
Who really wants to watch the Red Wings manhandle the Penguins anyway?
>> Anonymous
>>111464

I want Kronwall to land just 1 hit on Cindy. I'd watch every second of every game waiting for that.


I think its going to be Lidstrom locking him down 24/7 though. O well.
>> Anonymous
>>111466

Don't hold your breath. Dupuis and Hossa do all the heavy-lifting on that line. Crosby's just there to bank in lucky shots and collect secondary assists.
>> Anonymous
ITT: We come to the fact NBA>NHL.
>> Anonymous
>>111470

And confuse popularity with quality
>> CapitalistBastard !!f/pELCnjRD0
>>111470

In terms of raw viewership this is absolutely the case.

However, I'm not a complete faggot so I hate hoopball.
>> Anonymous
>>111472
Not a complete faggot? You like Crosby.
>> Anonymous
>>111474

He's 120% faggot.

Kinda lapped himself or something. I don't feel like explaining it.
>> ????????????????????????????????????
>>111470
we always knew that.
>> Anonymous
dont forget
detroit is hockeytown
>> Anonymous
>>111467
too bad most of his assists are primaries. You fucking capital faggot.
>> Anonymous
>>111451

I think dealing with obstruction, etc the NHL has improved (except for all these bullshit calls throughout the playoffs).

TV wise, however, Bettman has marched it into the fucking desert. vs blows and nbc likes horse race PRESHOWS more than hockey.