By FRANK WARD
DailyPhiladelphian.com Editor

In not so many words, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman had this message for the whining Chicago Blackhawks coaches, players and fans: Stop your bitching when it comes to Chris Pronger.

OK, we are taking liberty in paraphrasing what Bettman actually said, but the gist is the same.

Gary Bettman put Blackhawks fans in their place regarding the legal play of Flyers Chris Pronger.

The Backhawks have complained about the way Pronger plays the game, specifically with his stickwork and interference. Bettman doesn’t see it or buy it.

“I don’t know that anybody’s brought anything to my attention that’s crossed the line,” Bettman said Friday during a radio interview. “Some people find what he does entertaining, some don’t. It depends on who you’re rooting for, but he’s been around long enough to know how to get close to the line without crossing it.”

Overall, Bettman calls the current Stanley Cup Finals between Chicago and the Flyers entertaining and good for ratings.

A critical Game 4 takes place in a few hours in South Philly.