Gary Bettman job performance

John F · 03-07-2007, 04:25 PM

The following is simply a poll for FanHome.com members to rate NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and his performance on the job. It is complimented by a second thread/poll aimed at Director of Hockey Operations Colin Campbell who oversees rule enforcement. Please keep that in mind when voting and posting.

wsphloyd · 03-07-2007, 11:13 PM

he's been awful!!!!

Nazzy03 · 03-21-2007, 02:34 PM

I wish there was a way for us fans to force him to take a leave of absence, kind of like Saskin!

MtAvsfn · 03-22-2007, 12:21 AM

He needs to hit the road.

LemaireisGOD · 03-22-2007, 11:23 AM

No, I am just fine with Gary Bettman. The league got a salary cap and the league endeavored to improve the game. While Versus hasn't panned out the way they wanted it to; the league had very little choice to begin with. ESPN didn't want the NHL; they made that more or less clear BEFORE the lockout forcing the league to seek another station. Versus seemed eager and has made efforts to improve its coverage.

Let's face it, its a hyper competitive sports market out there...and the prevalence of cable TV gives viewers that many more choices. Virtually all sports are seeing ratings go down the last few years. Even the mighty NFL is seeing its ratings slip a bit. Hockey has always been a niche sport in the United States and the league constantly fights an uphill battle. I think Bettman is doing just fine. It could be worse; it could be Bud Selig. Just a thought...

Nazzy03 · 03-22-2007, 02:40 PM

I dont know, I geuss somewhere in between Bettman being a Basketball lawyer(clearly no knowledge on what the NHL fans want, yet hes our commis?) and destroying this league with his stupid ideas, I can't take him seriously. I cant respect anything he does.
Wow omg he has added shootouts and made OT 4 on 4 and added the salary cap, and every three years I get to see Ovechkin and Crosby and somehow the OT loser gets 1pt so everyone feels happy in Buttmans world...
Hes a joke, for 14 or 15 years this league has continued to go down hill at the hands of Bettman, its clear as day, he HAS NOT done a good job and it is beyond me how this moron is STILL the commissioner...

Sure he's saved every little dime and dollar here and there, but at what cost? The fans, the league, the product on the ice, you know the three things that really matter...

MtAvsfn · 03-27-2007, 04:43 PM

Maybe I need to soften my stance on Bettman a bit. It's Colin Campbell that needs to go.

Quote:

The recent touchpoint for debate started with Philadelphia Flyers tough guy Todd Fedoruk being taken off the ice on a stretcher last Wednesday after a fight with Colton Orr of the New York Rangers.

The following day league disciplinarian Colin Campbell told The Canadian Press that it was time to look at fighting in the game.

"I think it's time to ask the question," said Campbell.

I don't like the sound of that, and I'll give Bettman credit for this:

Quote:

My view on fighting hasn't changed," the NHL commissioner said Monday. "We've never taken active steps or considered eliminating fighting from the game.

Get rid of the instigator rule and we'll be good to go.

TSN : NHL - Canada's Sports Leader

chicagochill95 · 04-18-2007, 08:19 PM

He's the worst commissioner in terms of marketing the 4 major sports has ever seen.

We were beating the NBA in attendance and TV Ratings until he came along.

I could write a book on this, but I don't have the time on my hands right now.

leafspring · 04-20-2007, 12:21 PM

i voted approve. he fought hard to hoodwink everyone on the cap.which i was not in favour of.you might find it hard to argue that it has not improved the competiveness level for the teams with less financial strength though. the cap is supposed to be rising again also. that will put the onus on the teams to keep the arses in the seats buy spending to the maximum cap level. it also challenges the markets(fans)to support their teams.

the strong teams will eventually again be able to have the financial advantage back. a advantage they acheived by building a strong fan base i believe. thats was taken away by the cap i believe,and that is the reason i did not like it at first.

that said. gretzky should be the commish imo.

Drury77 · 05-16-2007, 07:00 PM

I don't mind the cap that was instituted but I don't approve of the direction that Bettman has taken the Greatest Sport on Ice.

He has repeatedly pushed this game to the wussies and divers. The consistency of the officiating is horrendous, no matter what side your on. And the cheap shots that are going on in the league (including Pronger on Holmstrom), is a product of the instigator penalty and some of the new rules, that is all on Bettman!

Timberwolf · 05-20-2007, 02:56 PM

I get CBC on my cable system, so I know what quality hockey broadcasting and promotion looks like. Since I live in Seattle, I also know how invisible the NHL is in cities that don't have a team. It has gotten worse since the NHL left ESPN.

The inconsistent officiating threatens the one positive accomplishment he made, putting skating and goal scoring back into the games by enforcing the rules. In this year's playoffs, it's been a total step backwards on enforcement.

The NHL needs someone with vision and creativity who loves the game of hockey, not a basketball lawyer.

GLG · 05-20-2007, 06:15 PM

C'mon... you can't separate one from the other. Bettman and Campbell are one in the same. Without "Butthead," Campbell wouldn't be where he is.

Campbell: As mentioned, inconsistent officiating, and the instigator rule. If it was Tie Domi instead of Chris Pronger, everyone knows the suspension would have been months, not a game alone.

Butthead: Considered a change to a four-quarter game.

Equipped arenas with that stupid "lighted puck" for Fox Sports. Combined the cap with a TV deal on a network nobody can receive. Leads the push to send teams away from hockey fans to the desert, and empty arenas. Destroys age-old rivalries like Wings-vs-Leafs by scheduling entire seasons with one game together.... in PRESEASON.

Idiot... Must go now...

JoseA · 05-20-2007, 07:35 PM

Oh Canadians all hate Bettman because they are jealous that hardly any Canandian teams make the Stanley Cup over the past serveral years.

They let their anger out on poor old Gary, which isn't right. They are just jealous that American teams are dominating a Canadian sport. A-boot time the Sens made it to represent Canada, oh dont you know?

GLG · 05-22-2007, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoseA

Oh Canadians all hate Bettman because they are jealous that hardly any Canandian teams make the Stanley Cup over the past serveral years.

They let their anger out on poor old Gary, which isn't right. They are just jealous that American teams are dominating a Canadian sport. A-boot time the Sens made it to represent Canada, oh dont you know?

Nothing could be further from the truth.

And for all that "domination" you say American teams have, where are the fans???

HockeyKnight · 05-27-2007, 12:55 AM

I think that Gary has earned a chance at leaving on his own terms. He stood tall.... *ahem*... and saved the league from total collapse. He is one of the major reasons why there still is an NHL.

But... I believe that Gary stepping down should be really sooner rather than later. It is clear to me that the Commish position needs somebody younger.. with more vision and better understanding of the dynamics of the Canada/USA relationship.

Someone like....... oh...... umm...... ME!!!!!!!!

View Poll Results: How do you feel about the job Gary Bettman has done as Commissioner?
Approve	8	34.78%
Disapprove	15	65.22%
No Opinion	0	0%
Voters: 23. This poll is closed

03-07-2007, 04:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
John F Administrator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tampa Bay area, Florida Posts: 2,497	Gary Bettman job performance The following is simply a poll for FanHome.com members to rate NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and his performance on the job. It is complimented by a second thread/poll aimed at Director of Hockey Operations Colin Campbell who oversees rule enforcement. Please keep that in mind when voting and posting.

03-07-2007, 11:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
wsphloyd New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1	he's been awful!!!! Last edited by John F; 03-08-2007 at 02:44 PM. Reason: No spam, please

03-22-2007, 11:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
LemaireisGOD Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 504	No, I am just fine with Gary Bettman. The league got a salary cap and the league endeavored to improve the game. While Versus hasn't panned out the way they wanted it to; the league had very little choice to begin with. ESPN didn't want the NHL; they made that more or less clear BEFORE the lockout forcing the league to seek another station. Versus seemed eager and has made efforts to improve its coverage. Let's face it, its a hyper competitive sports market out there...and the prevalence of cable TV gives viewers that many more choices. Virtually all sports are seeing ratings go down the last few years. Even the mighty NFL is seeing its ratings slip a bit. Hockey has always been a niche sport in the United States and the league constantly fights an uphill battle. I think Bettman is doing just fine. It could be worse; it could be Bud Selig. Just a thought... __________________ "Why mess around with PT Boats when you can have a Destroyer?" ~ Al Strachan (Hockey Night in Canada)

05-16-2007, 07:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
Drury77 Hockey Community Mod Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 861	I don't mind the cap that was instituted but I don't approve of the direction that Bettman has taken the Greatest Sport on Ice. He has repeatedly pushed this game to the wussies and divers. The consistency of the officiating is horrendous, no matter what side your on. And the cheap shots that are going on in the league (including Pronger on Holmstrom), is a product of the instigator penalty and some of the new rules, that is all on Bettman! __________________ Visit Traci's Card Place \| Stop by the Bruins Forum \| Stop by the Predators Forum

03-21-2007, 02:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nazzy03 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 89	I wish there was a way for us fans to force him to take a leave of absence, kind of like Saskin!

03-22-2007, 12:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
MtAvsfn Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 328	He needs to hit the road.

03-22-2007, 02:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
Nazzy03 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 89	I dont know, I geuss somewhere in between Bettman being a Basketball lawyer(clearly no knowledge on what the NHL fans want, yet hes our commis?) and destroying this league with his stupid ideas, I can't take him seriously. I cant respect anything he does. Wow omg he has added shootouts and made OT 4 on 4 and added the salary cap, and every three years I get to see Ovechkin and Crosby and somehow the OT loser gets 1pt so everyone feels happy in Buttmans world... Hes a joke, for 14 or 15 years this league has continued to go down hill at the hands of Bettman, its clear as day, he HAS NOT done a good job and it is beyond me how this moron is STILL the commissioner... Sure he's saved every little dime and dollar here and there, but at what cost? The fans, the league, the product on the ice, you know the three things that really matter...

04-18-2007, 08:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
chicagochill95 Rookie Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 13	He's the worst commissioner in terms of marketing the 4 major sports has ever seen. We were beating the NBA in attendance and TV Ratings until he came along. I could write a book on this, but I don't have the time on my hands right now.

04-20-2007, 12:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
leafspring Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: kingston ont Posts: 21	i voted approve. he fought hard to hoodwink everyone on the cap.which i was not in favour of.you might find it hard to argue that it has not improved the competiveness level for the teams with less financial strength though. the cap is supposed to be rising again also. that will put the onus on the teams to keep the arses in the seats buy spending to the maximum cap level. it also challenges the markets(fans)to support their teams. the strong teams will eventually again be able to have the financial advantage back. a advantage they acheived by building a strong fan base i believe. thats was taken away by the cap i believe,and that is the reason i did not like it at first. that said. gretzky should be the commish imo.

05-20-2007, 02:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
Timberwolf Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,637	I get CBC on my cable system, so I know what quality hockey broadcasting and promotion looks like. Since I live in Seattle, I also know how invisible the NHL is in cities that don't have a team. It has gotten worse since the NHL left ESPN. The inconsistent officiating threatens the one positive accomplishment he made, putting skating and goal scoring back into the games by enforcing the rules. In this year's playoffs, it's been a total step backwards on enforcement. The NHL needs someone with vision and creativity who loves the game of hockey, not a basketball lawyer.

05-20-2007, 06:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
GLG Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 179	C'mon... you can't separate one from the other. Bettman and Campbell are one in the same. Without "Butthead," Campbell wouldn't be where he is. Campbell: As mentioned, inconsistent officiating, and the instigator rule. If it was Tie Domi instead of Chris Pronger, everyone knows the suspension would have been months, not a game alone. Butthead: Considered a change to a four-quarter game. Equipped arenas with that stupid "lighted puck" for Fox Sports. Combined the cap with a TV deal on a network nobody can receive. Leads the push to send teams away from hockey fans to the desert, and empty arenas. Destroys age-old rivalries like Wings-vs-Leafs by scheduling entire seasons with one game together.... in PRESEASON. Idiot... Must go now... __________________ FloydianLeaf / Leaf_Fan_4_Ever 1969 - 2007 R.I.P. Michael. Shine on, you crazy diamond.

05-20-2007, 07:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
JoseA Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA Posts: 2,082	Oh Canadians all hate Bettman because they are jealous that hardly any Canandian teams make the Stanley Cup over the past serveral years. They let their anger out on poor old Gary, which isn't right. They are just jealous that American teams are dominating a Canadian sport. A-boot time the Sens made it to represent Canada, oh dont you know? __________________ Register here and join the discussion

05-27-2007, 12:55 AM	#15 (permalink)
HockeyKnight Rookie Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3	I think that Gary has earned a chance at leaving on his own terms. He stood tall.... ahem... and saved the league from total collapse. He is one of the major reasons why there still is an NHL. But... I believe that Gary stepping down should be really sooner rather than later. It is clear to me that the Commish position needs somebody younger.. with more vision and better understanding of the dynamics of the Canada/USA relationship. Someone like....... oh...... umm...... ME!!!!!!!!

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