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David Krejci thinks Gary Bettman treats the players like animals

Boston Bruins v New York Islanders

UNIONDALE, NY - NOVEMBER 19: David Krejci #46 of the Boston Bruins skates against the New York Islanders at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on November 19, 2011 in Uniondale, New York. The Bruins defeated the Islanders 6-0. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

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Another day, another player taking a shot at NHL commissioner Gary Bettman.

Today it’s David Krejci’s turn.

In an interview with Czech media outlet iSport.cz (Google translated), the Bruins’ forward had the following to say about the commish:

“We want to play, we’re the ones who are doing the show in the NHL, but Bettman thinks it makes him. It is unfortunate that the NHL have such a guy. It’s a shame for the entire hockey world. Treats us like animals.”

Krejci is coming off a three-year, $11.25 million contract and is set to start a three-year, $15.75 million deal.

Not bad for a 26-year-old animal.

Krejci also took issue with Bettman’s annual salary that’s risen from $3.7 million to almost $8 million since the 2004-05 lockout.

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