NHL Panthers Exec VP & GM DALE TALLON "signed a multiyear contract extension" through '19. Tallon, in his sixth season, is the second-longest serving GM in franchise history, behind only BRYAN MURRAY ('94-00), and "should surpass him by this time next season." The Panthers also named AHL Portland Pirates coach TOM ROWE Associate GM (MIAMI HERALD, 1/2). Tallon was in the "final year of his contract and a new deal has been expected for some time, especially with the Panthers opening 2016 atop the Atlantic Division and contending to claim what would be only the second post-season appearance for the franchise in its last 15 seasons" (AP, 1/1).
EXECS: MSG Exec VP/Marketing & Sales HOWARD JACOBS "has departed" after seven years with the organization. MSG also promoted Senior Dir of Brand Partnerships SCOTT WESSELS to Senior Dir of Sports & Entertainment Sales. Wessels will remain based in L.A. Meanwhile, Van Wagner Sports & Entertainment Exec VP & CMO DAVID PARO "has departed" the firm. BEYONCE-owned Parkwood Entertainment also named JPMorgan Chase Head of Sports & Entertainment Marketing STEVE PAMON COO (SPORTSBUSINESS JOURNAL, 1/4 issue)....The Dolphins have added Chicago-based W Partners VP SAM COGHILL to its partnership team (THE DAILY).
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