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Surprising Player Salaries at the 4 Nations Faceoff Revealed, it's Less than Expected
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It was finally tonight that the famous 4 Nations Faceoff began, with a duel between Canada and Sweden, live from the Bell Centre. Before the start of the game, there were various press conferences, and we learned several interesting things.
Notably, as we mentioned earlier in the evening, Gary Bettman announced this:
«Gary Bettman officially announces the 2028 World Cup of Hockey.
He says he wants the Olympics and the World Cup to alternate every two years in a consistent manner.»
- Pierre LeBrun
He says he wants the Olympics and the World Cup to alternate every two years in a consistent manner.»
- Pierre LeBrun
Additionally, we learned several other interesting pieces of information, particularly about the progress of negotiations for the next NHL collective bargaining agreement and various public questions surrounding the 4 Nations Faceoff.
The salary question was addressed for the 4 Nations Faceoff
Here's what Ron Hainsey revealed on the subject:
«Ron Hainsey confirms that players receive a 'registration bonus' for their participation in the 4 Nations.
The winning nation receives an additional bonus shared among the players.»
- David Pagnotta
The winning nation receives an additional bonus shared among the players.»
- David Pagnotta
«Players in the 4 Nations tournament will each receive an appearance bonus.
An undisclosed prize pool will also be shared among the winners.
Bill Daly states that the players are playing for the love of their country, as their salary is negligible compared to what they usually earn.»
- Chris Johnston
An undisclosed prize pool will also be shared among the winners.
Bill Daly states that the players are playing for the love of their country, as their salary is negligible compared to what they usually earn.»
- Chris Johnston
So, this gives us a good idea.
Yes, the players are being paid, yes, the players on the winning team will get a nice bonus, but no, these amounts are nowhere near their regular salaries.
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FEVRIER 12 | 3379 ANSWERS Surprising Player Salaries at the 4 Nations Faceoff Revealed, it's Less than Expected Who do you think will win the 4 Nations Faceoff? | ||
| Canada | 2219 | 65.7 % |
| Sweden | 51 | 1.5 % |
| Finland | 85 | 2.5 % |
| United States | 1024 | 30.3 % |
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