Comments on: Lockout casualties — Senators plan layoffs for some staff

By: tealwithit

tealwithit — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 21:50:20 +0000

True. This isn’t the NBA or MLB. Unless you’re working in one of the top two organizational levels, you’re not making more than $100k. And while their salaries may still seem high, keep in mind that these aren’t 9-5 jobs – They work an average of 55 hours a week during the off-season.
I wonder if teams are offering any kind of compensation for the employees getting temporarily laid off. Key word: temporarily. So they can’t be expecting them to go out and find temporary jobs until the lockout ends…

By: danphipps01

danphipps01 — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 05:25:45 +0000

They’re laying off Bill Nye the Science Guy?

DAMN YOU, GARY BETTMAN. LOOK AT WHAT YOU’VE DONE.

By: capsfan19

capsfan19 — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 01:40:48 +0000

Thanks nhl. Not only does your bull affect fans but also people doin admin work for you schmucks. The nameless people who file and plod away. But then whoops work stoppage, see you folks later.
I hope this is resolved. Gary bettman is not fit as commissioner. You cant build a sport thats not playing. And with three lockouts under his belt i think thats significant enough.
I think owners have to understand their place. Who makes them the money? Who plays the sport? Screw their provided infrastructure with rinks and practice spaces. If anything i cant blame those players who go overseas to play. Wouldnt you? Get real and off your high horse if you dont believe you wouldnt. Those guys arent going to sit around. It honestly makes the owners look stupid. “well boys you cant play cause youve made us very upset” “yea? Well i know a couple nice spots that would love to have me play so cool by me”
Yea they make millions. I recognize that. But thy also want to play. Why sit around and wait for the fat cats to take a bath in their cash? Id be over in the khl or wherever right now shoot.
To get back to my initial point its just really not fair though to the people who work for these teams. They get the coffee, the paperwork, etc. And now they have no security either. Just unreal. This is like some political garbage.

By: hockeyflow33

hockeyflow33 — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 01:37:24 +0000

Very few people who work in hockey are actual millionaires

By: id4joey

id4joey — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 01:07:41 +0000

Way to go owners, players, and NHL brass….. I’m sure all you millionaires will continue to enjoy caviar and champagne while others who depend on second jobs will struggle. Do you care?

By: orangeandblack67

orangeandblack67 — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:54:03 +0000

Wait… Did that last line mention something about thinking of others? That’s why there is a lockout. Because the owners just care about their pockets. At least the players are considering those who come after them ( future NHL players).

By: revansrevenant

revansrevenant — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:29:23 +0000

Gonna say it again: Binding arbitration.