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Originally Posted by Beatle17
I was reading today about MLB increasing minor league pay and supplying living support for the players. I wonder if the NHL should pay the minor league players more money or supply apartments for the kids coming up so the vulnerable ones don't get sucked into accepting a meal/drinks by the predators because they are so low on cash.
But first each team/organization needs to hire a Brian McGrattan type guy who meets with and talks with the young guys about on and off ice issues.
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ECHL teams provide housing for players, I believe this required by the league.
The minimum AHL salary is $51k US this year. If the player is on a NHL two way contract minimum AHL salary is $80k US.
Certainly not the best conditions but don't think they are comparable to what was being reported about the MLB.