“This is a sad, regrettable day that all of us wish could have been avoided.” Has BeensWishCould Have BeenAvoidedNhlNhl Lockout Author:Gary Bettman
“This is a tragedy for the players. Their careers are short and this is money and opportunity they'll never get back.” OpportunityCareersPlayerTragedyGet BackNhlNhl Lockout Author:Gary Bettman
“When emotions are high, things are said, things are done. Ultimately, these players want to play. I know too many of them love the game too much.” KnowsWantSaidDonePlayGamesEmotionToo MuchPlayerNhlNhl Lockout Author:Wayne Gretzky
“I think the deal is not great for the players. It is definitely an owner-friendly deal.” ThinkingDealsPlayerOwnersFriendlyNhlNhl Lockout Author:Jeremy Roenick
“At the end of the day everybody lost. We almost crippled our industry. It was very disappointing what happened.” EndsLostHappenedIndustryThe End Of The DayNhlDisappointingCrippledNhl Lockout Author:Wayne Gretzky