'Among the 21 are three long-serving vice presidents: Chris Bandura, Sabres' VP of media relations; John Sinclair, Sabres' VP of tickets and service; and Jennifer van Rysdam, PSE VP of live events. Bandura confirmed the move and declined to comment. A source confirmed the other two dismissals.' … [Read more...] about Pegula Sports and Entertainment turns to pay cuts, layoffs, furloughs to cut costs
Archives for April 15, 2020
Former Sabres star Dale Hawerchuk completes final round of chemo in cancer battle
'"We hope this is the end of a long journey but he’s ready for anything," Eric Hawerchuk wrote. "Thanks to everyone who has reached out. Means the world to us. Thinking of you all."' … [Read more...] about Former Sabres star Dale Hawerchuk completes final round of chemo in cancer battle
Sabres let go media relations head Chris Bandura, two other VPs
'The affable Bandura was the Sabres’ primary contact for all media members.' … [Read more...] about Sabres let go media relations head Chris Bandura, two other VPs
The Latest: Sabres Owners Furlough Workers To Cut Costs
'PSE also said more than 36 employees, including management, hockey staff and broadcasters, will have their salaries reduced temporarily.' … [Read more...] about The Latest: Sabres Owners Furlough Workers To Cut Costs
Furloughs, layoffs, pay reductions coming to some Pegula Sports & Entertainment employees
'PSE also says more than three dozen employees across numerous PSE entities and hockey executives will take temporary tiered percentage pay cuts. This includes management, hockey staff, broadcasters, and contracted employees.' … [Read more...] about Furloughs, layoffs, pay reductions coming to some Pegula Sports & Entertainment employees
Sabres captain Jack Eichel donates medical supplies to ECMC
'The face of the franchise teamed up with equipment company Bauer to donate 13-hundred face shields to health care workers at Erie County Medical Center.' … [Read more...] about Sabres captain Jack Eichel donates medical supplies to ECMC
Pegula Sports & Entertainment announces 21 layoffs, 104 furloughs and temporary pay cuts due to COVID
'Included in the tiered pay cuts is management, hockey staff, broadcasters, as well as contracted employees.' … [Read more...] about Pegula Sports & Entertainment announces 21 layoffs, 104 furloughs and temporary pay cuts due to COVID
Layoffs, furloughs, salary reductions, and terminations for Pegula Sports and Entertainment
'The pay cuts impact executives with the Buffalo Sabres including management, hockey staff, broadcasters, as well as contracted employees. Based on the information in the news release, it appears Sabres General Manager Jason Botterill and Head Coach Ralph Krueger will be taking a temporary pay cut.' … [Read more...] about Layoffs, furloughs, salary reductions, and terminations for Pegula Sports and Entertainment
Pegula Sports and Entertainment Issues Furloughs, Layoffs
'In addition to the furloughs, more than three dozen employees across numerous PSE entities and hockey executives will take temporary tiered percentage pay cuts to spread resources within the organization. These include management, hockey staff, broadcasters, as well as contracted employees. Salaried workers paid at lower levels will not be part of the salary-reduction group.' … [Read more...] about Pegula Sports and Entertainment Issues Furloughs, Layoffs