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" We're certainly not in position to expand into the East. We've been very candid and up front that if, in fact, we go through an expansion process, the world will know about it. "

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" You can have the biggest markets in the world, but if the game isn't exciting, compelling, and competitive, it's not going to generate a lot of interest. "

" The good news for us is the NHL has never been stronger, never been more popular, and that, I guess, has led to a lot of interest being expressed from a number of places, an interest in getting an expansion team, and Las Vegas happens to be one of those places. "

" If you want to know how I feel, I'll summarize it in one word - terrible. "

" We're concerned how gambling and betting affects the NHL game and changes the perception of and challenges the integrity of the NHL game. "

" There are always going to be critics... and I have always had a rule: no matter how good the commentary is, or how bad the commentary is, it's more important that you do what you think is right. "

" The relationship between concussions and the asserted clinical symptoms of C.T.E. remains unknown. "

" We don't worry about the integrity of our game. I'm more focused on the atmosphere in the arena, and that's something we're comfortable with going forward. "

" I think that when somebody loses a bet, they tend to sometimes confuse their motives in rooting and enjoying the game because if you lose your bet, even though the team you're rooting for wins, you have a potentially conflicted outcome. "

" I know when you're in the business of cover sports, you look for 60-minute games and a result. It's never that simple. "

" A good fan base has developed around the Hurricanes, and I see the opportunity for continued growth for this franchise in the future. "

" We did the World Cup to relaunch our international efforts, and that served as a foundation. "

" We just want to see entertaining, exciting games, and we want the officials to do a good job. "

" I think the media world is adjusting to the digital age. "

" I think it's our job to create a culture and an environment where a gay player knows he is safe and welcome. If and when that happens, believe me - that person will have the full support of the commissioner's office. "

" I don't feel that it's either necessary or appropriate for me to comment on what the NFL either says or does. "

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" We encourage the growth of women's hockey. "

" What you want to do, particularly when you're dealing with a professional sports league and franchises and people's passionate commitment to the game and for the team they root for is, it has to be sustainable. "

" There are lots of come-from-behind wins, games getting tied in the last period, teams going on to win. That, I think, tells the best story. Whether or not some teams have more grit, better chemistry, or more luck or more skill, it's still within the parameters. I think that makes for great storytelling and great interest for our fans. "

" From as early as I can remember, I was focused on becoming a lawyer. "

" Sports, as a media property, is increasingly valuable because it's something you have to have live. As a result, we're a better touch point for sponsors and advertisers because our commercials typically don't get zapped out. "

" The Canadian franchises and Canada as a market for NHL hockey has always been a priority for us. "

" I think it's fair to say that all of the teams that have been in the playoffs have played very physically. "

" What we have tried to instill across the league through ownership and management is that we stand for inclusiveness and to judge somebody on the merits. "

" We don't tell the officials to change the standard for the playoffs, but as we all know, time and space tends to evaporate very quickly in a playoff game; there tends to be a lot more physicality and a lot more adjustments in the course of a series. "

" What our fans want, what our fans believe, what our fans are interested in is why we are what we are. But, nevertheless, ultimately we have to do the things that we believe are essential for the long-term health of the game, of the league, and of all of our franchises. "

" Relatively, a very small percentage of betting takes place on hockey and even baseball because of the nature of the game and the scoring. "

" NHL clubs don't like having to shut down at a critical part of the season and disrupt our season for anything, let alone a situation where we're not given an opportunity to promote our presence. "

" I believe that the Greater Phoenix Area is a terrific sports market; it's a terrific hockey market. "

" I couldn't do what I do day-in and day-out if I didn't love the game. "