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Originally Posted by Corral
Yes. Most, if not every, player on the Flames roster. I think they would do their work for nothing. Many of them think and work hockey 24/7, and I don't think they consider themselves workaholics. And they certainly don't work to live. Sure they have hobbies and enjoy some time away from the rink - but few if any of them count the hours till the weekend or plan their vacation for months. They simply enjoy their work day in and day out.
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That might apply to guys in their early 20s. But virtually without fail, when players get older and have families they talk about how great it is to have something else in their life so they can leave hockey at the rink.
And if hockey was a passion that most players would dedicate the same level of effort and commitment to regardless of pay, then more players would be playing until they physically can't anymore. Instead, almost all quit playing in their 30s rather than continue their careers in a lower league.