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Ugly reception awaiting Bettman Monday night

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08:19 AM ET 11.12 | According to a weekend report, both Gary Bettman and Bill Daly had plans to attend Monday's Hall of Fame ceremony, which will very likely overshadow the procedings. [On a day] that is supposed to be about Sakic, Pavel Bure, Adam Oates, and Mats Sundin, they will steal the spotlight. Newspapers and television stations only have so much space and time to devote to hockey, and the presence of the NHL's head honchos would require chronicling at the expense of the Hall of Famers. Even if Bettman and Daly refuse to speak to the media at the ceremony, their no-comments would merit a story. ... Showing up at the Hall of Fame inductions, at a time when they have to know their presence will distract from the celebration, is not in anyone's best interests.

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November 12, 2012  08:39 AM ET

When has Buttgoblin ever received a 'good' reception?

November 12, 2012  08:51 AM ET
QUOTE(#1):

When has Buttgoblin ever received a 'good' reception?

If the Butt-plug and his lap dog Daly show up at the HOF ceremony, may I suggest tar and feathers? That would qualify as a good reception.

November 12, 2012  08:53 AM ET
QUOTE(#1):

When has Buttgoblin ever received a 'good' reception?

Well, his wedding reception was an unmitigated disaster when, after signing the marriage license, the mind-control serum he gave his wife ran out and realizing what she had done she bolted for the exit and hitched a ride with a biker.

November 12, 2012  08:54 AM ET
QUOTE(#2):

If the Butt-plug and his lap dog Daly show up at the HOF ceremony, may I suggest tar and feathers? That would qualify as a good reception.

I got one of my trucks arriving at the corner of Front and Yonge at 7 tomorrow carrying exactly those items...

November 12, 2012  08:57 AM ET

Why would they show up? Outside of being the owners lead dogs they really have no connection to the game or its history. Nobody wants you there gary..take the night off and hit the Brass rail instead.

November 12, 2012  09:13 AM ET
QUOTE(#2):

If the Butt-plug and his lap dog Daly show up at the HOF ceremony, may I suggest tar and feathers? That would qualify as a good reception.

Either that or pelt them with rotten garbage, like in the old school theatres... The 4 players honoured should be the only focus of this event, not the ego maniacal midget and his improvident lack-wit of a henchman.

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November 12, 2012  10:02 AM ET

If Bettman was smart he'd avoid the whole thing...but he's obviously not smart so i hope they heckle the sh__it outta him.

November 12, 2012  10:08 AM ET
QUOTE(#2):

If the Butt-plug and his lap dog Daly show up at the HOF ceremony, may I suggest tar and feathers? That would qualify as a good reception.

Might I suggest a Sakic wrist shot to the five hole...only to have him miss on the high side since he's a little rusty from retirement.

November 12, 2012  10:19 AM ET
QUOTE(#5):

Why would they show up? Outside of being the owners lead dogs they really have no connection to the game or its history. Nobody wants you there gary..take the night off and hit the Brass rail instead.

They removed my other one (#7) already so I'll try again.

Listen to Buc you little sounds like pit but means excrement.

November 12, 2012  10:25 AM ET

And i hope Bettman for HIS sake gives up his right to hand off the Cup to the Champs....make the last years Captain hand the Cup over.......could you imagine when Pitt. and Detroit both went to the Finals and Pitt won the 2nd meeting and Lidstrom handing the Cup over to Crosby ?? Ahhhhhh...would make it that much more sweeter.

November 12, 2012  10:26 AM ET
QUOTE(#5):

Why would they show up? Outside of being the owners lead dogs they really have no connection to the game or its history. Nobody wants you there gary..take the night off and hit the Brass rail instead.

He really should. Will he?
His own sense of self importance will dictate his moves.
So...if I were a betting man,(no pun intended and I'm not for the record) I'd have to put money down that he does show up.

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November 12, 2012  11:04 AM ET

I wish I could be there with a bag full of rotten fruit. Bettman has destroyed the NHL. There will be no coming back from this disaster. I vowed never to attend a game again after the last lock-out, as long as Bettman was running the league. This time I am done with the league in any fashion as long as this **** is in charge.

November 12, 2012  11:27 AM ET

A short preview....

November 12, 2012  01:49 PM ET
QUOTE(#14):

I wish I could be there with a bag full of rotten fruit. Bettman has destroyed the NHL. There will be no coming back from this disaster. I vowed never to attend a game again after the last lock-out, as long as Bettman was running the league. This time I am done with the league in any fashion as long as this **** is in charge.

Rotten fruit? That's it? I guarantee Bettman is glancing around for snipers every time he peeks his head out of his rat hole.

November 12, 2012  03:08 PM ET
QUOTE(#16):

Rotten fruit? That's it? I guarantee Bettman is glancing around for snipers every time he peeks his head out of his rat hole.

Careful now. You're disparaging rats.

November 12, 2012  04:42 PM ET

I hope someone has the good sense to bring a hockey stick to the ceremony and use it to cross check him off the podium.

November 12, 2012  06:17 PM ET
QUOTE(#9):

Might I suggest a Sakic wrist shot to the five hole...only to have him miss on the high side since he's a little rusty from retirement.

A Sakic wrist shot to the five hole....perfect! Unfortunately there is no high side to miss on.

 
November 12, 2012  06:37 PM ET

It's pretty low (even for him) to go out of his way to ruin a once in a lifetime event for the inductees.

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