The Canadian franchises and Canada as a market for NHL hockey has always been a priority for us.
Gary BettmanWhen you take off that sweater, your jersey, after today's game, you will be the last player in the NHL to ever wear 99. You have always been and you will always be 'The Great One,' and there will never be another.
Gary BettmanMy feeling is that contracts should always be honored. ... This is a situation where a legally binding contract is not being honored and that's not right.
Gary Bettman