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Post by jetsorbust on Feb 18, 2011 11:31:05 GMT -5
I'm just curious I guess, what people thoughts are on how we should treat Gary Buttman at the inaugural Jets game.
I hope we cover him with so much rotten fruit while he's trying to get into the MTS Centre that he gets taken to hospital... so you know where my vote went.
That said, I tried give fair options to the polll anyways to get a non-biased result (aside from my spelling of Buttman).
Really though, I hope the "Bettman Sucks" chants are deafening when he tries to speak!
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Post by selanne405 on Feb 18, 2011 11:34:53 GMT -5
Not a fan by any means of the imaination but at the same time he isnt stopping us from getting our team back
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Post by tim on Feb 18, 2011 11:36:56 GMT -5
I have given this allot of thought, what I would love to see if they have a ceremony and they announce Gary Betman to come out. The whole crowd should say nothing, not a thing, make it as quite as a church no response. Let him talk, leave, and give him nothing. We do not look like fools and he gets a major Mind Puck!
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Post by dinosaurus on Feb 18, 2011 11:44:05 GMT -5
I have given this allot of thought, what I would love to see if they have a ceremony and they announce Gary Betman to come out. The whole crowd should say nothing, not a thing, make it as quite as a church no response. Let him talk, leave, and give him nothing. We do not look like fools and he gets a major Mind Puck! I am with you on that one.
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Post by crazycanuck on Feb 18, 2011 11:48:17 GMT -5
Boo the prick back to New York
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Post by jetsorbust on Feb 18, 2011 12:27:40 GMT -5
I have given this allot of thought, what I would love to see if they have a ceremony and they announce Gary Betman to come out. The whole crowd should say nothing, not a thing, make it as quite as a church no response. Let him talk, leave, and give him nothing. We do not look like fools and he gets a major Mind Puck! I am with you on that one. Haha that would be pretty awesome if we could pull it off. Like that old hockey movie based in Alaska where they all start reading newspapers in the stands and say nothing when the Rangers (I think it was the Rangers) get announced, then go wild for their hometeam amateurs. However, I'm also good with crazycanucks' idea of "Boo the prick back to New York"!
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Post by tim on Feb 18, 2011 12:38:03 GMT -5
I am with you on that one. Haha that would be pretty awesome if we could pull it off. Like that old hockey movie based in Alaska where they all start reading newspapers in the stands and say nothing when the Rangers (I think it was the Rangers) get announced, then go wild for their hometeam amateurs. However, I'm also good with crazycanucks' idea of "Boo the prick back to New York"! Hey I remember that movie, the newspaper would be great. Get John on this one everybody gets a free paper with instruction inside on what to do. IT could work!
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Post by whitecaps on Feb 18, 2011 12:43:48 GMT -5
I agree with Tim %100. ABSOLUTE SILENCE!!! Just stand there with your hands behind your back, and DON"T say a word!
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Post by jetsorbust on Feb 18, 2011 12:45:48 GMT -5
I agree with Tim %100. ABSOLUTE SILENCE!!! Just stand there with your hands behind your back, and DON"T say a word! It would be absolutely awesome, but could it realistically be pulled off? That's why I still lean towards a good old fashioned 'Boo the crap out of him'
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Post by tim on Feb 18, 2011 12:48:03 GMT -5
I agree with Tim %100. ABSOLUTE SILENCE!!! Just stand there with your hands behind your back, and DON"T say a word! It would be absolutely awesome, but could it realistically be pulled off? That's why I still lean towards a good old fashioned 'Boo the crap out of him' If everbody that walked in got a newspaper with what to do inside??? Could work, be the prank of the century!
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Post by jetsorbust on Feb 18, 2011 12:51:27 GMT -5
It would be absolutely awesome, but could it realistically be pulled off? That's why I still lean towards a good old fashioned 'Boo the crap out of him' If everbody that walked in got a newspaper with what to do inside??? Could work, be the prank of the century! But would TNSE allow that to go on? The paper would have to be sanctioned by them, and I'm just not sure they would approve this since the whole point is to embarass their new "business partner" (Buttman). Don't get me wrong, it's literally the most awesome idea I've ever heard, and if it happens, I'll do it. But if the plan starts to fall apart, I will have no choice but to switch to BBBBBBBBBOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO mode ;D
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Post by tim on Feb 18, 2011 12:55:26 GMT -5
If everbody that walked in got a newspaper with what to do inside??? Could work, be the prank of the century! But would TNSE allow that to go on? The paper would have to be sanctioned by them, and I'm just not sure they would approve this since the whole point is to embarass their new "business partner" (Buttman). Don't get me wrong, it's literally the most awesome idea I've ever heard, and if it happens, I'll do it. But if the plan starts to fall apart, I will have no choice but to switch to BBBBBBBBBOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO mode ;D Well then there are enough voices on the site that would be going to the home opener, so you turn it into a turn your back on Gary night a few 1000 of us turn there backs to him other will follow.
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Post by jetsorbust on Feb 18, 2011 13:01:11 GMT -5
But would TNSE allow that to go on? The paper would have to be sanctioned by them, and I'm just not sure they would approve this since the whole point is to embarass their new "business partner" (Buttman). Don't get me wrong, it's literally the most awesome idea I've ever heard, and if it happens, I'll do it. But if the plan starts to fall apart, I will have no choice but to switch to BBBBBBBBBOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO mode ;D Well then there are enough voices on the site that would be going to the home opener, so you turn it into a turn your back on Gary night a few 1000 of us turn there backs to him other will follow. Haha like I said, if this could somehow get off the ground I'd absolutely support it. The best part about it is if it doesn't work, the abort button would just be for everyone to start booing when they hear others start booing. It gives me chills thinking about it: Announcer - "Ladies and Gentlemen, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman will now make some opening remarks for the inaugural Winnipeg Jets game" Audience - Stands up and turns around, reading a paper. Bettman - Winnipeg fans, I just wanna say ... yadda yadda, I suck I admit I suck, but welcome back to the NHL and I look forward to many good years... yadda yadda" Audience - Continues not to look at him, reading their papers in silence... Bettman starting to look embarassed. Announcer - "And now ladies and gentlemen, the owner of YOOUURR WINNIPEG JETS, Marc CHIIIIIIPMAN to drop the ceremonial puck!" Audience - goes nuts chanting "GO JETS GO" at sound levels that threaten to bring the arena down! Make this day happen already!
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Post by tim on Feb 18, 2011 13:15:34 GMT -5
Well then there are enough voices on the site that would be going to the home opener, so you turn it into a turn your back on Gary night a few 1000 of us turn there backs to him other will follow. Haha like I said, if this could somehow get off the ground I'd absolutely support it. The best part about it is if it doesn't work, the abort button would just be for everyone to start booing when they hear others start booing. It gives me chills thinking about it: Announcer - "Ladies and Gentlemen, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman will now make some opening remarks for the inaugural Winnipeg Jets game" Audience - Stands up and turns around, reading a paper. Bettman - Winnipeg fans, I just wanna say ... yadda yadda, I suck I admit I suck, but welcome back to the NHL and I look forward to many good years... yadda yadda" Audience - Continues not to look at him, reading their papers in silence... Bettman starting to look embarassed. Announcer - "And now ladies and gentlemen, the owner of YOOUURR WINNIPEG JETS, Marc CHIIIIIIPMAN to drop the ceremonial puck!" Audience - goes nuts chanting "GO JETS GO" at sound levels that threaten to bring the arena down! Make this day happen already! So here it is Gary turned his back on us, now it is time to return the favor. If just 500 people from this site were going to the home opener and were willing To participate, this would work. We do up a letter that says โTime to return the favor to Gary Betman, he turned his back on us now itโs your turn. When Gary is announced and comes out on the ice you are to turn your back, say nothing, until the announcer moves on to the next person. All 500 of us print up 20 copies and hand them out in your section. That would get 10,000 or more people involved and for the rest of the people hell they will figure it out.
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Post by Steener25 on Feb 18, 2011 13:30:24 GMT -5
I think everyone's anger is misdirected. Gary Bettman is a smart lawyer who works for the NHL BOG. I honestly don't think it was his idea to move the Winnipeg Jets to Phoenix. We were let down by our own ownership group and the financial climate of the NHL back then. Bettman is like Obama. He inherited a very bad situation and is trying to make the best of it. I read that the Sunbelt team expansion experiment was not his original idea but something that his employer (the BOG) wanted. All I am saying is don't shoot the messenger. Booing anyone in my opinion is ignorant and that this is a label Winnipeg fans do not want once we return to the league. On that first game everyone is expecting us to boo Bettman like he has never been booed before. Lets show everyone that we are better than that and politely clap showing our respect to a senior member of the NHL. I am saying this total sober but get a few beers in me and my "can't we get along" plea most likely will go out the window.
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Post by tim on Feb 18, 2011 13:34:38 GMT -5
I think everyone's anger is misdirected. Gary Bettman is a smart lawyer who works for the NHL BOG. I honestly don't think it was his idea to move the Winnipeg Jets to Phoenix. We were let down by our own ownership group and the financial climate of the NHL back then. Bettman is like Obama. He inherited a very bad situation and is trying to make the best of it. I read that the Sunbelt team expansion experiment was not his original idea but something that his employer (the BOG) wanted. All I am saying is don't shoot the messenger. Booing anyone in my opinion is ignorant and that this is a label Winnipeg fans do not want once we return to the league. On that first game everyone is expecting us to boo Bettman like he has never been booed before. Lets show everyone that we are better than that and politely clap showing our respect to a senior member of the NHL. I am saying this total sober but get a few beers in me and my "can't we get along" plea most likely will go out the window. If Your Bill Daly I will Punch you in the Throat! ;D
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Post by neufeld on Feb 18, 2011 13:43:41 GMT -5
There is no way Bettman would show up, he would send his dog Daly to do the dirty work.
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Post by jetsorbust on Feb 18, 2011 13:44:42 GMT -5
I think everyone's anger is misdirected. Gary Bettman is a smart lawyer who works for the NHL BOG. I honestly don't think it was his idea to move the Winnipeg Jets to Phoenix. We were let down by our own ownership group and the financial climate of the NHL back then. Bettman is like Obama. He inherited a very bad situation and is trying to make the best of it. I read that the Sunbelt team expansion experiment was not his original idea but something that his employer (the BOG) wanted. All I am saying is don't shoot the messenger. Booing anyone in my opinion is ignorant and that this is a label Winnipeg fans do not want once we return to the league. On that first game everyone is expecting us to boo Bettman like he has never been booed before. Lets show everyone that we are better than that and politely clap showing our respect to a senior member of the NHL. I am saying this total sober but get a few beers in me and my "can't we get along" plea most likely will go out the window. I hear what you are saying, and I've gotten into this arguement in the past, but I will give my opinion again. 1) I do agree that the B.O.G. clearly deserves some of the blame as well. 2) I do agree that Winnipeg didn't do anything to help itself, and I would even say the writing was pretty much on the wall, as it didn't make sense to keep a team here without an arena. 3) However, to say Bettman is just the messenger is "Off-side" (To take a quote from Chris!). Bettman as commissioner is essentially like the CEO of a company. His background is as a lawyer, but he is there to run the company, not just consult on legal issues. When a company (like the NHL) goes to hire a CEO (like Bettman), the Board or Directors (Governors) sit down with candidates to discuss their vision for the organization. The board then (more-or-less) would generally hire whoever has a vision for the organization (a strategic plan such as expansion into new markets) that they agree with, that has the right qualifications. So the board certainly is on board with Bettmans grand plan for Southern Expansion and a TV Contract, and perhaps that was always their plan and they wouldn't have hired anyone who didn't want that. But the NHL would never hire someone to run the organization if that person (Bettman) didn't believe in the overall strategy. Very rarely would a leader of any organization run a company in a way that they didn't believe in. Plus, he's an arrogant, smug little douchebag who I just can't stand to listen to speak!
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Post by bcmike on Feb 18, 2011 15:28:37 GMT -5
I say just turn your backs on him. I think it's possible to get everyone to do it. Once a thousand or so people did it, everyone else would get the picture and follow suit.
It would be a classy protest that would be way more effective and would be played across north america that night.
Imagine rockin noise to stone silence and a whole arena of people with their back to you. No matter who you are that would sting!
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