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groundskeeper willie said:Saint Nik said:As a side note though, how much of a ninja is Gary Bettman proving to be? I don't think there's a thing he couldn't talk the owners into at this point.
Gord Stellick has an interesting quote from Bob Goodenow in his latest article:
"Over 80 per cent of the owners are beholden to Gary Bettman for their being allowed to join the exclusive NHL ownership fraternity," Goodenow said. "And he makes sure that they realize they are beholden to him.
"He can count on their votes when required and he is also often responsible for influencing and advising who they hire for senior management positions. Such is his power and control."
Hey, if his job is to earn them money there's not much you can say against the guy. Odds are he'll walk over the PA in the CBA negotiation and after that, I mean, he could walk away from the game as successful a commissioner as the sport's had.