The game of hockey will grow regardless of the person in commish office. I for one have invited my friends in attending hockey games. I have given Flyers jersey as birthday gift to my nephew and other kids, so how can Bettmann take credit for the work of people like me. NFL commissioner also faced the same problem that hockey faced in 2004, but he did not kill a hockey season like this jerk off. Please educate me about the contribution of Mr. Bettmann to the game of hockey. Game of hockey was pretty much unknown to west coast prior to Wayne Gretzky trade to King, and it's been growing ever since.