As my longtime readers know, Gary Bettman loves nothing more than hosting the entire NHL world at one of his world-famous parties. This year was no different, as all the most important names in the hockey world were invited to Bettman’s home for a backyard cookout to celebrate the Fourth of July.
Somehow, I didn’t get an invite. But luckily, my spies were able to sneak in, and they sent me a top secret transcript of the entire event.
(Scene: It’s the backyard of a large home in a trendy New York suburb. Gary Bettman is wearing a “Kiss the Chef” apron as he works the grill and welcomes guests. He’s approached by an old friend.)
Bill Daly: Gary, thanks for the invite. How this year’s party shaping up?
Bettman: We’re just getting started, but so far, so good.
Daly: Great. Got enough food?
Bettman: I think so. I’ve got a few packs of frozen burgers, a couple of steaks and sausages, and several hundred hot dogs that Mike Sullivan dropped off.
Daly: That seems like a lot.
Bettman: Apparently all the hot dog carts near the arena were having going-out-of-business sales.
Daly: I see.
Bettman: He seemed pretty happy about it.
Daly: Are all the guests here?
Bettman: Well, not all of them. Gabriel Landeskog been has been standing on the porch for half an hour, waiting for somebody to open the door for him. Jake Gardiner couldn’t make it because he’s waiting for a repairmen to show up and get his phone line working. And Paul Fenton was on his way up the driveway when he thought he saw a lizard, and now he’s trying to sign it to a contract.
Daly: Does that make sense to anybody?
Bettman: Not remotely, no.
Daly: OK, just checking.
Bettman: Anyway, time to start serving up some food. Hey Sebastian Aho, want a burger?
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