royals119
Registered User
Each have their advantages and disadvantages. Players leave Europe to come to the ECHL quite frequently too. I've talked to players who came back who said they weren't paid what was promised, the living arrangements were terrible, no-one on their team and coaching staff could communicate with them, the "free car" was actually an old beater with team and sponsor ads stuck all over it, etc. Lots of other players have a great experience and enjoy their time there too.I don't think players leaving the ECHL for European leagues means the ECHL isn't a decent league.. would you rather have a big schedule and play in the ECHL or go to Europe, get more money, travel for a little while and then get a job once your career ends. The European leagues are probably quite a lot of fun compared to the ECHL.
Obviously there are unhappy players in the ECHL too, and teams probably exaggerate the facilities and apartments here too.