From last week's The Hockey News:
The NHL wouldn't comment on a report that commissioner Gary Bettman, senior executives and department heads spared by the league's staff purge wouldn't be taking pay cuts if there's no hockey. But a source close to the situation says employees who stand to be laid off come Sept. 20 are bitter at the way things have played out. In particular, they're steamed that Bettman, who reportedly earns $3 million a year thanks to a 2003 raise, will continue to collect every cent of his paycheck. Some employees are also critical those given pink slips weren't extended the option of working reduced hours for reduced pay. By contrast, Bob Goodenow and his executive team of Ted Saskin, Ian Pulver and Ian Penny will not be collecting their salaries if there's a lockout and they've promised to keep all their employees on. It remains unclear, however, whether the compensation they forfeit during a lockout would be made up in full once a new CBA is signed.