A few months ago, I read a piece in the Globe and Mail about how the National Hockey League was dismissive of a possible European super league that might start to take away some of it premier players. This New York Times article suggests the reality is not too far away, as an oil-rich Russia is beginning to lure some of its star players back. It also demonstrates how wrong-headed the NHL has been in growing the game. The league sees the U.S. as it’s future, where it should really be looking to places where people know and love the game.
February 29, 2008 at 10:13 am |
If Russia wants guys like Yashin and Kasparitus they can have them. I don’t see how wash-uped players like them should even put the Russian Super League anywhere near on par with the NHL.
February 29, 2008 at 2:33 pm |
High salaries, low taxes, and playing close to home – probably pretty attractive to a lot of players. As much as we like to think living in North America is every hockey players dream, it’s not. If the European super league comes into being, you’re going to see even more players opting to stay close to home.
March 3, 2008 at 1:51 pm |
I agree with the salaries and taxes, but for the most part, the only players that would be leaving for high salaries, it would be the 3-4th liners in the NHL or the prospects that aren’t getting their shot.