Coronavirus and sports

[3thirty]

Looks like rinks around Calgary are starting to shut down. Just heard Great Plain has (City Rink).

[dissentowner]

Originally Posted by flamesrule_kipper34

Really? I didn't get that impression. I did however get the impression that they have no interest in a shortened season next year.

Yes. Daley was very insistent next year is a full 82 games but he also stated that playing 82 games was important period. I think that goes for this year as well. I think the plan is to finish the regular season this year even if it pushes playoffs into late July, even possibly August. I would very surprised if there is any hockey this season again unless they can finish the regular season. I know people like to spitball about different ways to give teams a chance to get in that differ from the norm but I don't see it.

[flamesrule_kipper34]

Originally Posted by dissentowner

Yes. Daley was very insistent next year is a full 82 games but he also stated that playing 82 games was important period. I think that goes for this year as well. I think the plan is to finish the regular season this year even if it pushes playoffs into late July, even possibly August. I would very surprised if there is any hockey this season again unless they can finish the regular season. I know people like to spitball about different ways to give teams a chance to get in that differ from the norm but I don't see it.

I think that's the goal, but I'd also interpret it that they're open to a shortened regular season scenario for this year.

I think all of this is moot, I think we'll likely see no return to sports this season (hope I'm wrong).

[AustinL_NHL]

Flames owners continue to pinch their pockets.

Horrible look for the franchise when players and owners everywhere else are doing the right thing.

https://twitter.com/FlamesReddit/sta...78273573425152

[Reggie Dunlop]

Yeah, I saw that on Twitter. That really sucks.

[Joborule]

Originally Posted by AustinL_NHL

Flames owners continue to pinch their pockets.

Horrible look for the franchise when players and owners everywhere else are doing the right thing.

https://twitter.com/FlamesReddit/sta...78273573425152

WTF are you doing owners.

Stop being idiots in a time of crisis and uncertainty. Flames owners can easily afford to keep their support staff afloat; whom I imagine some are feeling stressed about the current situation alone. With the NBA having PLAYERS and teams come out saying they will cover lost wages for their employees, how can Flames owner miss that boat? Looks awful optically.

Just because you don't legally have to, doesn't mean it's not the right thing to do.

[Nsd1]

The Jets and Oilers ownership has been getting a lot of heat over the same thing. Especially the Jets since one of their owners is the richest person in Canada.

[memphusk]

Originally Posted by Joborule

WTF are you doing owners.

Stop being idiots in a time of crisis and uncertainty. Flames owners can easily afford to keep their support staff afloat; whom I imagine some are feeling stressed about the current situation alone. With the NBA having PLAYERS and teams come out saying they will cover lost wages for their employees, how can Flames owner miss that boat? Looks awful optically.

Just because you don't legally have to, doesn't mean it's not the right thing to do.

Im probably wrong on this, but whose to say they don't have a package in place, or working on one?

[Joborule]

Originally Posted by memphusk

Im probably wrong on this, but whose to say they don't have a package in place, or working on one?

I'd hope so. Just leaving them with nothing for at least a month at minimum when they were expecting to work and be paid for it within the timeframe would be very tone deaf.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Seven home games left (Flames anyway) although I guess there's the Roughnecks and Hitmen as well.

[cam_wmh]

So it looks like Calgary Sports & Social, is one of the only active sports leagues still playing.

https://www.calgarysportsclub.com/about-us

[united]

Non-exhaustive...just what I've seen in the news.

Sergei Bobrovsky - $100,000
Remaining Panthers' players - $100,000
Panthers' owners - everything above that $200,000

Spoiler!

#FlaPanthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky is going to donate $100,000 to make sure all part-time staff who work at BB&T Center get paid during this hiatus. His teammates will match that $100,000 with ownership putting in whatever else is needed.

https://twitter.com/user/status/1238561583695085568

Penguins players, Penguins Foundation, Lemieux Foundation - all costs

Spoiler!

The Penguins have announced a plan to pay full- and part-time arena and service employees at PPG Paints Arena, who would otherwise lose income on regular-season games during this pause. Funding to come from Penguins players, the Penguins Foundation and Mario Lemieux Foundation.

David Morehouse: "The ushers, ticket takers, concession workers, cleaning staff and other arena workers are the backbone of a Penguins game, and a big part of the Penguins’ family. Our owners and players, led by Sidney Crosby, thought it was essential to help them through this."

https://twitter.com/user/status/1238591429477314562

Devils' owners - all costs

Spoiler!

NJ owners Josh Harris and David Blitzer say they have committed to paying hourly/event staff for postponed @NJDevils games and Prudential Center events. “Employees are family...It’s important to band together and lift each other up during these times.”

https://twitter.com/user/status/1238495846313996304

Red Wings - $1,000,000
Blake Griffin - $100,000

Spoiler!

We are committed to supporting our colleagues in this time of uncertainty. In light of the coronavirus and in conjunction with our partners, we are setting up a $1 million fund to cover the wages of our part-time event staff impacted by postponed events.

Pistons star Blake Griffin is planning to donate $100,000 to help in compensating the workers at Little Caesars Arena, where the Pistons play their home games.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...na/5045532002/

https://twitter.com/user/status/1238536967408754688

Kings/Lakers/Clippers - all costs

Spoiler!

The Lakers, Clippers, Kings and AEG are finalizing details of a plan that would compensate the hundreds of part-time and contract workers who staff Staples Center’s biggest events. It’s a measure that could help allay concerns that the most vulnerable workers will keep a steady income during NBA, NHL and event shutdowns due to the coronavirus outbreak.
https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/...ppage-covid-19

Lightning's owner - all costs to March 31

Spoiler!

#tblightning statement on owner Jeff Vinik compensating part-time employees through end of March, including NCAA tournament games and other events at Amalie Arena. Also launching program for assistance with grants for hardships.

https://twitter.com/user/status/1238563881980776449

Ducks' owners - all costs to March 31

Spoiler!

Told that #NHLDucks owners Henry and Susan Samueli, who also own and manage Honda Center, will continue paying full-time and part-time employees who were scheduled to work at the arena through March 31.

https://twitter.com/user/status/1238521564116611072

Sharks - all costs to March 31

Spoiler!

Part-time employees who were scheduled to work Sharks and Barracuda games at SAP Center in March will be compensated by Sharks Sports & Entertainment, a representative from the organization said Friday.
https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/03/...or-hours-lost/

Stars - all costs to March 31

Spoiler!

Stars president Brad Alberts: “Part time workers previously scheduled to work Dallas Stars games through the end of March will be compensated. We do not want any of our great people to be negatively impacted financially.”

https://twitter.com/user/status/1238594827341750272

Capitals/Wizards - all costs to March 31

Spoiler!

Ted Leonsis informed Capital One Arena staff this morning that anyone scheduled to work an event - #Caps and Wizards games plus other events - through March 31 will be paid, a source tells me.

https://twitter.com/user/status/1238523867833995264

Flyers/76ers - all costs to March 31

Spoiler!

“All game-day employees who were originally scheduled to work Flyers, 76ers and Wings games that have now been postponed between March 14 [and March] 31 will be paid for their scheduled hours, despite those games not taking place,” Camillo said.
https://www.inquirer.com/sports/coro...HPNMYHWZU42XLU

Warriors - $1,000,000

Spoiler!

In an effort to assist those impacted by the NBA’s unforeseen suspension in play, the Warriors ownership, players and coaches have pledged to donate $1 million to a disaster relief fund established by the Warriors Community Foundation. The fund will provide assistance to employees who work games at Chase Center who are adversely impacted by the loss of games. The Warriors employ more than 1,000 part-time employees who work in various functions at each game, including food service, security, guest services, custodial and more.
https://www.nba.com/warriors/news/relief-fund-20200313

(19-year-old) Zion Williamson - all costs for 30 days

Spoiler!

Giannis Antetokounmpo - $100,000

Spoiler!

It’s bigger than basketball! And during this tough time I want to help the people that make my life, my family’s lives and my teammates lives easier. Me and my family pledge to donate $100,000 to the Fiserv Forum staff. We can get through this together! ����

https://twitter.com/user/status/1238538481535791106

Cavaliers - paid for all remaining (unplayed) regular season games
Kevin Love - $100,000

Spoiler!

The NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers announced that they plan to compensate all Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse employees, hourly and event staff team members, as if every game and every event is still taking place.

https://twitter.com/user/status/1238256762618351617

Mavericks - all costs

Spoiler!

Hawks - all costs

Spoiler!

Hawks owner Tony Ressler is joining Mark Cuban in making sure the arena’s hourly employees will continue to have income.

Ressler: “We are indeed and feel strongly it’s both the right thing to do and good business.”

https://twitter.com/user/status/1238126264503984129

Kings - all costs to March 31

Spoiler!

The Kings will pay their employees at least through the end of March during the coronavirus hiatus (via @James_HamNBCS)

https://twitter.com/user/status/1238530236355981312

Suns - all costs to March 31

Spoiler!

Despite the suspension of the NBA season and cancellation or postponement of several shows and events at Talking Stick Resort Arena, the Phoenix Suns and Talking Stick Resort Arena will ensure that all part-time staff and hourly workers, including employees that work in guest service relations, concessions, ticketing, security, parking and events services will receive financial compensation for the six remaining scheduled Suns home games and concerts and shows that have been cancelled in March.
https://www.nba.com/suns/suns-and-ts...-announcement#

Grizzlies - paid for all remaining games

Spoiler!

Robert Pera and the Memphis Grizzlies will be compensating all Grizzlies game night employees for any games missed through the end of the year, according to a source.

https://twitter.com/user/status/1238605110433001473

[united]

Calgary Herald reporter has the email. Let's see how the Flames respond. Personally, while I'm disappointed this is what the Flames chose, I am not at all surprised given their post-Mr. Hotchkiss behavior.

https://twitter.com/user/status/1238702368029462528

[Tsawwassen]

"Carolina Hurricanes and NBCSN broadcaster John Forslund is self-quarantined in his basement in Apex after staying in the same Detroit hotel room as Utah Jazz player Rudy Gobert, the first NBA player to test positive for the novel coronavirus."

https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/...241165926.html

[Aarongavey]

Originally Posted by united

Calgary Herald reporter has the email. Let's see how the Flames respond. Personally, while I'm disappointed this is what the Flames chose, I am not at all surprised given their post-Mr. Hotchkiss behavior.

https://twitter.com/user/status/1238702368029462528

Good thing we gifted the owners all that money for the arena. The flames have put the ass in class for a long time.

[Hangman]

Originally Posted by Aarongavey

Good thing we gifted the owners all that money for the arena. The flames have put the ass in class for a long time.

Haven’t been down to the ‘dome since I gave up my Hitmen season tickets a couple of years ago.
This just guarantees that the Flames organization (CSEC) never ever gets another dime from me.

[driveway]

Those cheap #######s. God damn ####ing cheap #######s.

[Poe969]

I'm surprised they aren't charging season ticket holders the money they would spend on concessions while at the games.

[KootenayFlamesFan]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1238782416174501895

[Slava]

I can't even believe that players are having to step up in the first place. The owners of these franchises have the cash to pay these people. I don't follow a ton of basketball, but that Zion Williamson is a rookie who clearly doesn't have as much money as they owners, and he steps up to do the right thing? Good on him and all, but that's just ridiculous.

And to think these people have the nerve to come to the cities and ask for cash for us to build them arenas and stadiums. The audacity is simply stunning.