Thread: [News] Ilya Kovalchuk retiring
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Old 07-11-2013, 02:34 PM   #103
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Originally Posted by blankall View Post
He'll probably get at least a 50 mil contract in Russia. It'll be tax free. Plus he'll get endorsements. When was the last time you saw a Russian player with an endorsement in Canada for anything other than hockey gear?

He'll probably make very close to and possibly more money in Russia.

And yes, another reason not to draft Russians.
Not Russian, but the point still stands

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