Calgary flames won’t pay their hourly staff during Covid-19

[N-E-B]

I said earlier in this thread that players shouldn’t be expected to pay for this, and I stand by that.

But man this just shows what awesome people we have on our team. For those of you who are miffed at the ownership, I totally understand. But I think it’s nice to see we have some truly awesome players and those people definitely deserve our support.

Murray Edwards and the rest of the owners can get bent, but the players are ultimately why I am and always will be a fan of the team.

[GirlySports]

I wish I could email Ken King.
I think he would personally be outraged.

[Rando]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

I wish I could email Ken King.
I think he would personally be outraged.

We really need to stop bringing Ken King into this. May the man rest in peace because it's tough to post that no he probably wouldn't have done a darn thing about it.

[cam_wmh]

Originally Posted by Southside

Zack Rinaldo for $2,000. Well done.

His earnings to donation, is one of the best out there.
How much of his season was even in the NHL?
1/2?

Keep this guy. That's ####ing character.

[Torture]

Pretty sad that there's a gofundme for an organization run by billionaires.

Hopefully they decide to do the right thing and this money can go to the food bank or some other organization that really needs it.

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by Torture

Pretty sad that there's a gofundme for an organization run by billionaires.

Hopefully they can decide to do the right thing and this money can go to the food bank or some other organization that really needs it.

This. Wonder what these players think about playing for the organization right now?

[Reggie Dunlop]

Originally Posted by cam_wmh

His earnings to donation, is one of the best out there.
How much of his season was even in the NHL?
1/2?

Keep this guy. That's ####ing character.

$225,000 Minimum guaranteed salary. $700,000 in the show, $175,00 minors.

[Snuffleupagus]

Originally Posted by Torture

Pretty sad that there's a gofundme for an organization run by billionaires.

Hopefully they can decide to do the right thing and this money can go to the food bank or some other organization that really needs it.

I hope China donates a few bucks

[cam_wmh]

Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop

$225,000 Minimum guaranteed salary. $700,000 in the show, $175,00 minors.

Capfriendly, has him @ $436,559

I used to think he was a donkey, boy was I wrong.

[zamler]

I don't think I can support the Flames organization anymore. Even if they cave to public pressure the fact it has gotten this far....not sure I can come back from that.

[Looch City]

Ask them to pay up or cancel the arena deal.

[btimbit]

Never been a secret that the Flames are chock full of some amazing people.

That just doesn't extend all the way to the top sadly

[Love]

this is inhumane.

[Trojan97]

My mind keeps drifting back to Mr. Hotchkiss on a day like today. The ownership group has completely lost their way without him and it's so sad to see. It was a nice surprise to see the players step up the way they have this evening and we should all be incredibly proud of their actions. That sense of community that Harley always worked to instill between team and city may be officially dead between the fans & this ownership group after this disgusting decision today but we need to rise up as fans and show the players how much we appreciate their actions on a human level, who really gives a #### about the on-ice stuff at this point.

[Manhattanboy]

Alright let’s calm down a little here. This talk of cancelling the arena deal is silly.

The owners are some of the most charitable citizens of the City and their good work through the Flames Foundation and other philanthropic endeavours (such as the Libin Cardiovascular Institute) in which they have personally contributed millions has been of tremendous benefit to the community.

I have emailed my account manager and trust that the Flames will do they right thing.

[KPat99]

Originally Posted by Manhattanboy

Alright let’s calm down a little here. This talk of cancelling the arena deal is silly.

The owners are some of the most charitable citizens of the City and their good work through the Flames Foundation and other philanthropic endeavours (such as the Libin Cardiovascular Institute) in which they have personally contributed millions has been of tremendous benefit to the community.

I have emailed my account manager and trust that the Flames will do they right thing.

I have always been of the mind that true charity is difficult. Billionaires giving a few million that can be used as tax write offs is admirable, no doubt, but to me not the same as shirt off your back type stuff. If you know what I mean.

[Manhattanboy]

Originally Posted by KPat99

I have always been of the mind that true charity is difficult. Billionaires giving a few million that can be used as tax write offs is admirable, no doubt, but to me not the same as shirt off your back type stuff. If you know what I mean.

At this point I’m giving some of them the benefit of the doubt.

Mr Libin is close to 90. He has lost his eyesight and hearing. He has a special monitor built in to his seat in the owners box so he can watch the games. He wears headphones to hear the play by play.

I know him personally. Hell I bet he was not even consulted about this decision and has no idea of the extent of the social media backlash this evening.

I know he will want answers and demand the decision be reversed.

[djsFlames]

Originally Posted by Hockeyguy15

Lucic donated 5k. Classy guy.

Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina

Looks like the Gio family in for 5k too

Originally Posted by Southside

Zack Rinaldo for $2,000. Well done.

Originally Posted by TheScorpion

Edit! TJ Brodie has donated $5000!

Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop

$5000 from Amber Brodie

Originally Posted by Southside

Sam Bennett for $5 000. Well done guys.

<3 Yes. There's my team.

So glad tonight didn't end off without a response from someone who dons the flaming C.

[Barnet Flame]

Originally Posted by GoFlamesGo

I'm a diehard fan and love the team, but this was a dumb decision and PR nightmare.

I don't know why I'm so triggered by this, but I decided to start a GoFundMe campaign to support CSEC hourly and event employees. Please help share it if you believe they should be compensated.



https://www.gofundme.com/f/tm3y6-emp...-entertainment

Gio just donated $5k to it.


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[djsFlames]

Monahan also donated 4k