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Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon had six family members engraved on the Stanley Cup, a growing trend among trophies’ owners that has sparked discussion and recalls past controversies, such as Basil Pocklington’s name on the Oilers’ Cup and Brad Aldrich’s later removal; the Hockey Hall of Fame handles care of the Cup rather than engraving decisions.
Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon sparked backlash by engraving seven Dundons (his name, wife Veruschka, and their five children) on the Stanley Cup ahead of front-office staff, coaches and players who helped win the title; space on the Cup forced omissions of other contributors, a practice echoed by Florida Panthers owner Vincent Viola; the Hurricanes clinched their first Cup in 20 years by defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in six games.
Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon faced backlash after the Stanley Cup engraving included his wife and five children, occupying seven of the Cup’s 55 spots and prompting criticism that the gesture disrespected players and staff who contributed to the title.
Oregonian columnist Bill Oram slammed Portland's trade for Ja Morant as an affront to fans and suggested new owner Tom Dundon may be courting discontent ahead of arena-relocation talks, fearing the move could return the Blazers to the Jail Blazers era. Oram argued Morant could be the 'most radioactive' player in the league and urged an 'unrestrained fury' from supporters, framing the deal within broader tensions surrounding ownership and the team's future in Portland.
Blazers owner Tom Dundon addressed the Portland Metro Chamber about financing for Moda Center renovations, outlining a funding plan and signaling ongoing collaboration with city leaders on how to cover the improvements.
Carolina Hurricanes win their first Stanley Cup in 20 years after eight playoff runs, built on a patient, principled approach under Rod Brindamour and front-office leadership from Tom Dundon and Eric Tulsky; a deep, defense-first roster, balanced scoring, and reliable goaltending to outlast the Golden Knights in the 2026 Finals.
Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon says he’s “super thankful” after Carolina clinched its first Stanley Cup Final since 2006, crediting Rod Brind’Amour’s leadership, GM Eric Tulsky’s smart roster moves, and the team’s strong culture for turning years of steady improvement into a Cup Final berth against the Vegas Golden Knights.
The Portland Trail Blazers laid off about 70 employees from their business operations department as part of a restructuring to position the organization for the future, per The Rose Garden Report and The Oregonian. President of business operations Dewayne Hankins said the changes were aimed at long-term success and to support those affected, marking the first major change under new owner Tom Dundon, who has indicated a willingness to invest in players while scrutinizing the business side.
Portland Trail Blazers laid off more than 70 employees in a restructuring tied to the team’s recent ownership change under Tom Dundon, with longtime beat reporter Casey Holdahl among those let go; the team says the moves are intended to position the organization for long-term success and to support affected staff.
Under new owner Tom Dundon, the Portland Trail Blazers laid off roughly 40–70 business-side staff (about 20% of the department), a move confirmed by Dewayne Hankins and affecting long-time reporters like Casey Holdahl. The cuts come as the team seeks public funding for a Moda Center overhaul and amid scrutiny of Dundon’s cost-cutting approach; Oregon WARN notices had not yet been filed as of publication.
The Portland Trail Blazers announced immediate layoffs on the business side as the organization undergoes an ownership transition from the Paul Allen estate to a Tom Dundon‑led group, with Digital Reporter Casey Holdahl among those affected; leadership says the restructuring is to position the franchise for the future and support those impacted.
Portland GM Joe Cronin defended owner Tom Dundon against cheapness criticism, saying Dundon is willing to spend big when it matters and noting the team discussed costly moves at the trade deadline, including potentially triggering the luxury tax. Cronin stressed that reports of a tight head-coach budget are misleading and that compensation will scale with the coach’s experience and risk. Tiago Splitter called the surrounding chatter exaggerated. Cronin admitted a miscommunication led to excluding two-way players from playoff road trips, later correcting by adding them for Game 5, and the Blazers plan a broad, flexible coaching search with a focus on efficiency and prudent spending.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver defended Blazers owner Tom Dundon on Barstool’s Pardon My Take, praising his scrappy, detail-oriented approach and urging patience with the team’s new ownership amid cost-cutting chatter.
Before taking control of the Portland Trail Blazers, owner Tom Dundon reportedly talked with several high-profile coaches and executives—including Josh Schertz, Ben McCollum, Michael Malone, Tom Thibodeau and Masai Ujiri—indicating a broad coaching-search that isn’t solely about cost. The exchanges highlight a focus on finding the best candidate, reflect the NBA’s word-of-mouth culture, and have drawn some criticism for perceived disrespect to interim coach Tiago Splitter, with no hire announced yet.
Following Tom Dundon’s $4.25 billion purchase, the Portland Trail Blazers trimmed their playoff traveling party, leaving behind the team photographer and digital reporter, with additional cost-cutting affecting staff and planning as the franchise heads into the postseason.