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Resolute 14 · 04-04-2010, 09:05 PM

Sounds like they want new contracts to include that clause, so I doubt it would affect players under existing contracts.

And while those guys gross $850k on their rookie deals, after taxes, that fine would probably be over 25% of their net pay. Nevermind the kids who don't jump straight to the NHL, but instead spend time in the AHL - at about $50k per season. If they manage to force this fine, it would have a chilling effect on players coming over.

Also, I am not sure of the status of the transfer agreement between the NHL and the Swedish authorities. If it remains in force, I question how easily the Swedes could enforce this demand if the NHL challenged it.

04-04-2010, 09:05 PM	#9
Resolute 14 In the Sin Bin Join Date: Jan 2003 Exp:	Sounds like they want new contracts to include that clause, so I doubt it would affect players under existing contracts. And while those guys gross $850k on their rookie deals, after taxes, that fine would probably be over 25% of their net pay. Nevermind the kids who don't jump straight to the NHL, but instead spend time in the AHL - at about $50k per season. If they manage to force this fine, it would have a chilling effect on players coming over. Also, I am not sure of the status of the transfer agreement between the NHL and the Swedish authorities. If it remains in force, I question how easily the Swedes could enforce this demand if the NHL challenged it.