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Transcript of Bettman's meeting with Florida media

Found January 14, 2012 on Red Light District Hockey: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Gary Bettman,  Dale Tallon
TEAMS: Florida Panthers,  Pittsburgh Penguins
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By Bill WhiteheadSUNRISE, Fla. -- National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman made his annual visit to BankAtlantic Center Friday night during the Florida Panthers' game with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Bettman spoke on a variety of current issues as the first intermission was winding down. Topics spanned the first-place Panthers' success to the NHL Players Association's disagreement with divisional realignment to rampant injuries throughout the league, plus other points. Here are five questions the commissioner addressed:What are you hearing about the Panthers from around the league?"I think it's clear people are excited for the fans down here and for the organization. It's nice to see the team so competitive. It's not about my expectations. It's about the expectations of (owner) Cliff Viner and (general manager) Dale Tallon. They're clearly focused on building this team the right way. You see the preliminary results, to say the least."De...
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