Chris Celios had to apologize to Gary Bettman for untoward comments in 1994 (Source: Getty Images)
Back in 1994, NHL legend Chris Chelios found himself in the midst of controversy when he famously threatened commissioner Gary Bettman who was looking to start a lockout. This resulted in the Chicago Blackhawks legend publicly apologizing to the league's topmost official.
The main reason for the conflict over the lockout was a dispute between the NHL Players Association and the owners, with Bettman at their head, over the salary cap. The NHLPA wanted a luxury tax system while the owners looked to help the small-market teams with a fixed cap for teams to spend.
Towards the end of September, there was no solution in sight which prompted Bettman to look for a lockout. Angry at the situation, Chris Chelios indirectly threatened him and his family.
