Finances are tighter in the National Hockey League thanks to most venues operating without fan attendance due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Projected losses are as high as $3 billion.
To that end, the League has sought additional forms of revenue, and began selling advertising space on player helmets. The players took a collectively negotiated 28% pay cut, while several League employees are operating under a reduced pay structure, including several head coaches.
The list of coaches who aren’t being compenstated as normal due to the financial crunch includes Detroit Red Wings head coach Jeff Blashill.
Per TSN, the Red Wings are operating at “a 20 percent reduction for all staff over $75,000, effective Jan. 9 until July 1, 2021.”
Other franchise with operations staff working at a reduced salary include the Anaheim Ducks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, Montreal Canadiens, and Nashville Predators.
– – Quotes via Frank Seravalli of TSN Link – –
