Getzlaf addresses fine for remark: It's up to me to be more respectful of the game

Following a Game 5 loss to the Nashville Predators, Anaheim Ducks captain Ryan Getzlaf addressed a $10,000 fine that was levied against him for an inappropriate remark uttered in Game 4.

The exact nature of his remark was not disclosed by the NHL, and Getzlaf said it was a comment not necessarily directed at anyone in particular. It was, however, labeled a homophobic slur in a report from TSN's Frank Seravalli.

This did not appear to sit well with Getzlaf.

"It's tough to see anyone refer to it as (a homophobic slur). I didn't mean it in that manner in any way, and for it to go that route was very disappointing for me," Getzlaf told reporters.

"I did accept responsibility and I accepted a fine. We talked to the league and I understand that it's my responsibility to not use vulgar language, period. Whether it's a swear word or whatever it is, we've got to be a little bit more respectful of the game and that's up to me. I accept that responsibility and will move forward."

In regards to what he said, Getzlaf said you won't hear it from him again and he hopes no one was offended.