NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman was confined to Bellvue Mental Hospital last night after being diagnosed with severe multiple personality disorder. The evidence: First, on December 16, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that the Penguins' deal with billionaire Jim Balsillie was scuttled after the NHL demanded that Balsillie promise to keep the club in Pittsburgh regardless of the arena situation.
Second, on December 21 after the Isle of Capri was not awarded Pittsburgh's lone gaming license, the Post-Gazette reported that Mr. Bettman wrote: "The future of this franchise in Pittsburgh is uncertain and the Penguins now will have to explore all other options, including possible relocation."
Dr. Noah Swayne of Bellvue Mental Hospital said that clinically speaking, Mr. Bettman "is nuts."
