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Escrow

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

The Canadian Press | June 16, 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

Wolfram Ott | July 30, 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…

NHL Salaries Not As Advertised

Drew Hanson | May 11, 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,…

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