I just received this email and wanted to pass along for any of those fans who would like to participate and throw a little "love" Gary Bettman's way:
Commissioner Gary Bettman will be visiting Nationwide Arena tonight. We thought you might want to show him more of that "passion" he's come to expect from Jackets fans. And, particularly, we loved the signs you all brought out a couple weeks back and thought it was both a shame that they only got use for one day and also a shame that we didn't get to see some of your other ideas.
So, in honor of the commissioner's visit, tonight is officially Sign Night at Nationwide Arena. We know this goes without saying, but please keep your signs PG-rated. Now is a chance to send your own personal message to management, ownership and even the commissioner of the NHL that you love the team, but hate the direction. Spread the word about #CBJSignNight on Twitter.
Hope to see you all at the game tonight and Go Jackets!
The example pic above was sent via twitter by @soangrydotnet with the following: "Crude, but you'll get the point". Point definitely taken -- in fact, I can't believe nobody thought of that one sooner! Well played.
Also, the guy who started the protest is now on Twitter. Be sure to follow him by searching on @CapnCornelius.
Now, I am no Gary Bettman hater as after all, this is the guy who lead the way for Columbus to get a franchise. But, it never hurts to remind him how, even though we are all very grateful to have an NHL franchise in this market, we are very frustrated with the direction and mis-management.
Full disclosure as I don't like champion something without putting my money where my big mouth is - but due to prior family commitments I cannot attend this game tonight.
I know it's late notice but I wanted to help spread the word to folks that may be interested.
...and if you have any signs that you want to share, be sure to email em to me @ This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
-LTL
