misterjaggers
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The two Russian billionaires could outbid the NHL for players under the old CBA so obviously they'll still have that ability under a new CBA. Of course, from a business standpoint it doesn't make any sense for Ak Bars and its 6000 seat stadium to get into a bidding war with the NHL, but if its billionaire owner doesn't care about throwing away money then he can offer any ridiculous salary he pleases.The Messenger said:Fair enough .. Forsberg and Naslund may stay in Sweden and raise their Families ..
Some times Country comes before money ..
Those two expamles I have just given would again be directed at the question of this thread .. Star Hockey players playing Outside the NHL ..
How about a young guy like Ovechkin ?? The NHL is proposing a 4 year entry level contract for rookies at 850k .. Do you beleive that any Russian team could not afford to pay him more then that .. Same with Malkin .. So if the top draft picks in the Future stay in Europe then what ??
If a player wants to compete at the highest level under the best conditions, he'll play in the NHL. The RSL cannot compete with the NHL's superior working, travelling and living conditions. Most players would prefer to live and work in the U.S. and Canada, not Russia. Players with families, especially, wouldn't want to live in a country that has problems with rampant corruption and crime against foreigners.