Embarrassing All-Star Game footage circulating and Gary Bettman doesn't want you to see it

During the NHL All-Star Game, several criticisms were made, particularly concerning the atmosphere, but also concerning the attendance.

Is this really a surprise, considering that the Panthers have the 27th best attendance in their stands?

Images of the crowd have been posted on social media and clearly Gary Bettman does not want you to see them.

Here they are:

Some fans were also asked to come down a little closer to the rink, so that it would look a little better for the cameras.

Even if the NHL commissioner is going to make us believe that this All-Star Game was a success on all fronts, the pictures say otherwise and speak for themselves.

Credit: Bladeofsteel

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