Ron MacLean and Gary Bettman talk hockey on CBC

by joehass on Jun 3, 2009 8:26 AM CDT in News

It's widely known that Ron MacLean isn't exactly fond of Gary Bettman. The two talked on Hockey Night In Canada during the second intermission Tuesday night. For those who didn't see it, it appears below.

A couple things: I'm still not sure I believe this, but I completely agree with Bettman when it comes to Phoenix. As for the head shots: If the league would simply be consistent with the rules currently in place.

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Happy 57th Bday Commish

haha. What a way to spend your birthday. Sparring with Ron MacLean. Good for Ron. He never shys away from asking tough questions.

Glad you posted this. Thx.

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by WpgMikos on Jun 3, 2009 2:16 PM CDT reply actions

Ron MacLean...

Is the best when it comes to interviewing Bettman because it seems Maclean knows more about who, where, what, and why things are going on than Bettman, and he runs the damn league. For instance, when Maclean made reference to the money being provided so teams could build facilities, Bettman had no answer and it seemed like he had no clue as to what Maclean was talking about. Bettman is such a weasil and needs to go.

by jryno on Jun 3, 2009 11:58 PM CDT reply actions

Many thanks for Ron MacLean

Y’know sometimes I think us fans here in the D don’t realize how fortunate we are. While some potential NHL fans, thanks to Bettman’s TV contracts, can’t even get VERSUS, we here in Detroit have the luxury of broadcast NIRVANA. Even if one doesn’t have cable we are still able to watch the CBC and “Hockey Night in Canada”, even if it means for all these years, still having to listen to the “self annointed one”…..Don Cherry….even if he can’t help himself.

God love Cherry. He’s really a softie with a great heart, but if anyone has served their penence here on earth, it’s MacLean. A talented ex player and official on ice,his skill at playing second fiddle to Cherry, yet totally VERBALLY assassinating his unaware ass at the same time is akin to the greats of the game. Just a different venue.

Better yet though is the absolute knowledge and skill he purveys in a serious interview. Whether it’s with Bettman, General Managers, team owners or players, I for one, am very thankful for CBC and Ron MacLean…..Thanks Ron….( one of Harry Neale’s boys )

by Kaiser Sousay on Jun 4, 2009 12:42 AM CDT reply actions

Partners

Well first off how can he say that it is a partnership. He (bettman) has picked some horrible candidates. Del Biaggio who bought the Nashville Predators for significant less amount was charged with fraud and cannot possibly pay for the team yet the team is up for sale again(quietly). McNall who was the proud owner of the L.A. Kings managed to squander his billions and hide it from the Gov’nt . Now the NHL is in charge of them until the find new owners. And the 3rd is Ducks fantastic owner Samueli who is charged with fruad against the federal Govn’t. But i guess being the brains behind one of the most innovative smart phones is not enough security to get an NHL team that will actually make money and put talent on the ice. Fuck man can someone PLEASE FIRE BETTMAN!!!

by Willehbird on Jun 4, 2009 10:50 AM CDT reply actions