This really isn't an issue for us. We're dealing with adults. |
to pick a fight with the union on this issue at this point. |
To use a hockey analogy, for the first time in a long while, the NHL has momentum. I'm determined to see us build upon it and grow this great game, |
Two weeks into the season we're at 93 per cent capacity, ... That's a five per cent increase over 2003-2004. |
Under our current system, there are a number of markets that don't have teams now that could certainly support a team. Having said that, we're not looking to relocate and we're not looking to expand. |
We always had confidence in the game and our fans, |
We can't thank our fans enough for the record support they showed. For all our clubs, a terrific season was made even better by the enthusiasm and encouragement our fans displayed night after night. We are deeply appreciative. |
We discussed a variety of options and I don't want to focus on any one because it would seriously be misconstrued and be potentially inflammatory, |
We discussed everything. But again, everybody's first and primary focus is to make a deal with the union as quickly as possible. |
We don't think performance-enhancing drugs is much of an issue ... If you look at the history of hockey players throughout the world being tested . . . you rarely ever get a positive test. |
We go to the Olympics because it's part of our partnership with the players. This was very important to the players. It's not without its issues, but on balance I think it's a good thing to do. It will enhance the hockey tournament. |
We had a candid dialogue, ... If Congress, because of what's going on in some other sports, thinks we need to do more, then we'll work with Congress. |
We have a lineup because we owe Atlanta and Phoenix All-Star Games. We have a long to-do list. ... It's hard to predict because we owe two and have a couple in the hopper that were being worked on. |
We haven't focused on a time frame, but when we make a promise, we keep it. We will bring an All-Star game [to Raleigh]. |
We know this was a terrible time for everyone associated with our game, ... We pledge to our fans that we will do everything we can to make it up to you. |