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“Our economics are not baseball's economics. Our game is not baseball's game. Our owners are not baseball's owners, with one or two exceptions. Our union is not baseball's union. What we do has to be crafted and suited to address hockey, to address the NHL, to address our 30 teams and our 700-plus players.”

Quote by Gary Bettman

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Gary Bettman, born on June 2, 1952, is a seasoned legal counsel with significant influence in the sports industry. He has held a key role as the President of the National Hockey League (NHL), bringing extensive experience in legal and sports management to the table. Bettman's understanding of the commercial operations within the sports industry is profound. more

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