Nhl Lockout Quotes

• This is a sad, regrettable day that all of us wish could have been avoided.

  Gary Bettman

  Nhl, Wish, Avoided

  "NHL cancel remainder of the season". www.cnn.com. February 16, 2005.

  52 Copy quote

  Show source

• This is a tragedy for the players. Their careers are short and this is money and opportunity they'll never get back.

  Gary Bettman

  Opportunity, Player, Careers

  6 Copy quote

• 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.

  Wayne Gretzky

  Player, Games, Want

  4 Copy quote

• I think the deal is not great for the players. It is definitely an owner-friendly deal.

  Jeremy Roenick

  Thinking, Player, Nhl

  "NHL, Players' Union Reach Deal". www.foxnews.com. July 13, 2005.

  4 Copy quote

  Show source

• At the end of the day everybody lost. We almost crippled our industry. It was very disappointing what happened.

  Wayne Gretzky

  Nhl, The End Of The Day, Disappointing

  "Game on -- NHL, players make a deal / Parties expected to ratify next week" by Ross McKeon, www.sfgate.com. July 14, 2005.

  6 Copy quote

  Show source