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Quoted in "Clarke goes on offensive defending offer," ''tsn.ca (2006-09-14)
• After signing Vancouver Canucks center Ryan Kesler to an offer sheet in 2006
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I don't give a shit if nobody likes me, I could care less. But they shouldn't be getting mad at me, I didn't put the [offer sheet] rule in the collective bargaining agreement. If they're mad, they should call Gary Bettman and complain to him. Get mad at Gary Bettman. He's in charge of the rules, not me. I didn't realize there were some rules we're not allowed to use.

— Bobby Clarke

What It Means

This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "I don't give a shit if nobody likes me, I could care less. But they shouldn't be getting mad at me, I didn't put the [offer sheet] rule in the collective bargaining agreement. If they're mad, they should call Gary Bettman and complain to him. Get mad at Gary Bettman. He's in charge of the rules, not me. I didn't realize there were some rules we're not allowed to use." in the context of "Quoted in "Clarke goes on offensive defending offer," ''tsn.ca (2006-09-14)
• After signing Vancouver Canucks center Ryan Kesler to an offer sheet in 2006" to mean that wisdom is timeless.

Source: Wikiquote: "Bobby Clarke" (Quotes) The 'What it means' explanation text was generated by Google Gemini Flash (accessed January 18, 2026). https://gemini.google.com/app

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Bobby Clarke

About Bobby Clarke

Robert Earle Clarke (born August 13, 1949) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre who played his entire 15-year National Hockey League (NHL) career with the Philadelphia Flyers and is currently an executive with the team. He was captain of the Flyers from 1973 to 1979, winning the Stanley Cup with them in both 1974 and 1975. He was again captain of the Flyers from 1982 to 1984 before retiring. He is a three-time Hart Trophy winner and 1987 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee.