While the tax thing is factor it is often misunderstood.
Hockey players have all kinds of tools to mediate their taxes, including income deferrals, in kind charitable contributions.
Likewise, players only have to pay local income tax for home games , ie half of their games. The remainder of games are taxed based on their residency.
So yeah its a factor, but a factor that is largely over blown. Besides, they get paid in USD so they're money goes much further in Canada.
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