redsfan39 Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 July 22, 2005Dear Drew,This is a letter I had hoped to be able to send you several months ago. I am certain it is one you had hoped to be able to read long before today, and I will never be able to express adequately my appreciation ? along with that of the entire National Hockey League ? for the patience you have shown through the most difficult period in our history.While it may be said that the greatness of hockey, and the NHL, is best measured by the character and tenaciousness of its players, I would add that the greatness of our game is also reflected by the character and tenaciousness of you, our devoted fans. I thank you all for that passionate support and I apologize to all of you, on behalf of everyone involved, for testing that support as severely as we did.The negotiation of a new Collective Bargaining Agreement was an extremely complex undertaking and it took a painfully long time to complete. I promise you it did not take one second longer than absolutely necessary; and while it required a lot of work and a lot of sacrifice by a lot of people ? including you ? the result is that a great game will be even better upon our return.As we move forward now in partnership with our players, we move equally, to a new era of exceptional entertainment, in partnership with you. We will come back with new rules, with a new spirit of cooperation and with a renewed sense of excitement as the best athletes in the world display their skills for the best fans in the world and strive to win the best trophy in the world, the Stanley Cup.Over the past year, there has been entirely too much talk about the business of hockey and entirely too little talk about the joys of hockey. At last, it?s time, once again, to have fun ? the kind of fun only hockey can offer. I cannot wait to get back to the rink and I very much look forward to seeing you there.Let?s get ready to drop the puck!Sincerely,[cant copy the sig] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrdevil Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 It's on NHL.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
officeglenn Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 Yeah, it's up on the NHL website, addressed "Dear Friend of Hockey".Yada yada yada ... let's drop the puck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsfan39 Posted July 22, 2005 Author Share Posted July 22, 2005 It's on NHL.com it got sent to my email. maybe im just nice like that so they apologize to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suigi Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 Gag.If Gary wants me to forgive him, he better come over to my house with a goalie stick, so I can whack him and Bob Goodenow upside the head.Either that, or a Hartford Whalers jersey. That works too. Super Wario Comix!Iron Crossover IX Contender (Tied for 6th)Iron Crossover Halloween Contender (Tied for Bronze) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
officeglenn Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 If Gary wants me to forgive him, he better come over to my house with a goalie stick, so I can whack him and Bob Goodenow upside the head. That made me chuckle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCScout76 Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 I read it - I'm glad they are reaching out to the fans. Β Kansas City Scouts (CHL) Orr Cup Champions 2010, 2019, 2021Β Β Β Β Β St. Joseph Pony Express (ULL)Β Β 2023 ChampionsΒ Β Β Kansas City Cattle (CL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheateater Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 Apology accepted, Gary......now spank Bob Goodenow and say, "Bad boy! Bad, bad boy!" (Hey, wait a sec. That kinda came off sounding like an erotic fantasy....trust me: it's not. Not that there's anything wrong with that sort of thing.....I just wasn't intending for it to sound that way. Now, had I included that Bettman dresses up like a dominatrix and Goodenow puts a gag in his mouth, then....well, you know. But I didn't. So, yeah. Move along. Nothing to see here) Wagner Athletic Group11-2 Saskatoon Steeds (WAFL)-NFL-2014 Western Conference Champions / 8-5 Calgary Pronghorns (TNFF)-CFL-2014 Confederation Cup XI Champions14-6-2 Saskatoon Yellowheads (XHL)-NHL-1st, Gretzky Conference / 5-4-0 Saskatoon Czars (MLH)-AHL-T2nd, Calder Conference7-1-6 VfL Dortmund (Weltliga)-Bundesliga-3rd, League / 5-1-5 West End AFC (WFL)-EPL-T5th, League14-7 Saskatoon Sheiks (AA)-MLB-2014 Founder's Cup Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suigi Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 WHEATEATER - 2 MINUTE PENALTY - TOO MUCH INFORMATION Super Wario Comix!Iron Crossover IX Contender (Tied for 6th)Iron Crossover Halloween Contender (Tied for Bronze) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 I deserve an apology letter for the awfully playability EASports NHL 2005!!! RIGHT NOW!!! It's great to be young and a Giant! - Larry Doyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted July 22, 2005 Share Posted July 22, 2005 WHEATEATER - 2 MINUTE PENALTY - TOO MUCH INFORMATION It's more like a 10 minute misconduct. I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheateater Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 Fine, I'll take the 2 & 10, but if I get suspended for one game, I'm gonna spank -- I mean, I'm gonna raise hell! Wagner Athletic Group11-2 Saskatoon Steeds (WAFL)-NFL-2014 Western Conference Champions / 8-5 Calgary Pronghorns (TNFF)-CFL-2014 Confederation Cup XI Champions14-6-2 Saskatoon Yellowheads (XHL)-NHL-1st, Gretzky Conference / 5-4-0 Saskatoon Czars (MLH)-AHL-T2nd, Calder Conference7-1-6 VfL Dortmund (Weltliga)-Bundesliga-3rd, League / 5-1-5 West End AFC (WFL)-EPL-T5th, League14-7 Saskatoon Sheiks (AA)-MLB-2014 Founder's Cup Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted July 23, 2005 Share Posted July 23, 2005 I got it. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac the Knife Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 The Raleigh N&O had a full page ad from the Hurricanes today, announcing, basically, nothing. They said changes were in the works, but offered no specifics.This afternoon a local radio station reported the team was going to have a pre-season game Sept. 18th against Florida, offering free parking and admission. I'd still be surprised if 10,000 showed.I can't speak for other markets, but the fans are speaking loud and clear down here in NC - lower ticket prices and put a competitive product on the ice, and maybe we'll come back. Whether or not Karmanos & Co. are listening though remains to be seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 How about letter to Bob and Gary:Dear Bob and Gary,We are very sorry.......but YOU'RE FIRED!!!!Sincerely,NHL fans everywhere I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheateater Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 How about letter to Bob and Gary:Dear Bob and Gary,We are very sorry.......but YOU'RE FIRED!!!!Sincerely,NHL fans everywhere And now, introducing the new commissioner of the National Hockey League... Wagner Athletic Group11-2 Saskatoon Steeds (WAFL)-NFL-2014 Western Conference Champions / 8-5 Calgary Pronghorns (TNFF)-CFL-2014 Confederation Cup XI Champions14-6-2 Saskatoon Yellowheads (XHL)-NHL-1st, Gretzky Conference / 5-4-0 Saskatoon Czars (MLH)-AHL-T2nd, Calder Conference7-1-6 VfL Dortmund (Weltliga)-Bundesliga-3rd, League / 5-1-5 West End AFC (WFL)-EPL-T5th, League14-7 Saskatoon Sheiks (AA)-MLB-2014 Founder's Cup Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 He's got more hair than Gary and Bob put together I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discrim Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 c'mon now, don't mess with The Hair A strong mind gets high off success, a weak mind gets high off bull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 Sure beats his other appology to Uncle Albert www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronChefShark Posted July 26, 2005 Share Posted July 26, 2005 c'mon now, don't mess with The Hair what does Kerry Fraser have to do with any of this? US state flag concepts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.