Posts About "Escrow"

Escrow Tops NHL Players' List of Concerns Ahead of CBA Talks

June 16th, 2019 Jonathan Toews says he just wants his contract to be worth what it says on paper. Right now, it's not that simple. Under terms of the collective bargaining agreement, NHL owners and players divide hockey-related revenue 50/50, and if player salaries ex...

How Escrow May Lead to Another NHL Lockout

July 30th, 2018 There is mounting evidence that NHL players are preparing for a lockout with countless tweets, blogs, and articles hinting that escrow may be the final straw. There is no doubt that escrow is a growing concern, with some calling it the “dirtiest word in hockey dressing rooms.” How will it be the major cause of a lockout? Escrow...

NHL Salaries Not As Advertised

May 11th, 2018 NHL player salaries haven’t always been public. Back in the day, contracts were kept secret even amongst teammates. But with the rise of the internet, social media, and websites like CapFriendly, it doesn’t take long for new contract details to spread like wildfire to the public. The league is also the healthiest it’s ever...