Heard this a few times, but Chris Peters briefly discusses CHL players obtaining a O-1 visa to gain access to NIL money. He claims 6- figure deal for McKenna; Cam Robinson article speculates as high as 7-figure deal
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An O-1 visa is a temporary work visa for people who have achieved extraordinary ability in the arts, sciences, business, education, or athletics.
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Suddenly, Canadian CHL players can move to the NCAA and make serious money. Some sources indicate that the value is in the $100,000 to $200,000 range per year, while others suggest it could be as much as $1 million annually for the right player.
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https://www.eliteprospects.com/news/...r-ncaa-pioneer