Pepper
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Joeri Loonen said:First of all, the 50% luxury tax-issue is only applicable 1 -3 nations. There are NHL-players in over 10-nations now. So do not blow this out of proportion. Only a minority will 'suffer' from this, and even a percentage of those can get around it due to some loopholes and good legal advise.
It's a fact both in Finland and Sweden which are the main importers of NHL-talent along with Switzerland and Russia.
Joeri Loonen said:Secondly. Salaries in Europe are not topped at 300k. In Russia for example, they reach the million-mark ($us) or even higher. And this doens't involve just a single team (as was being mentioned).
There are only few players outside Russia who are making more than $300K, AFAIK none in Finland or Sweden.
Joeri Loonen said:Thirdly. Can someone tell me where it is stated that all players pay their own insurance? Since I know different.
Again, that's the case atleast in Finland and Sweden. If the team pays your insurance you get smaller salary and vice versa.
Joeri Loonen said:Furthermore, it was stated that many North-Americans do not fancy playing in Europe at all. Then I wonder, why are they coming over? According to the reports here, it's not for the money..and not for the game.. Then what is it? They can stay in shape at home as well, and it's not like they would die from starvation either. To me it sounds a bit contradicting. But perhaps I'm missing something here. .
Look at the number of NHLers who have bailed out of their European teams. The list is long.