Players who committed to long-term contracts in the NHL before salary inflation took off are now benefiting from the league’s soaring pay scales, leaving some with little regret despite the financial windfall. The shift in market value has turned early deals into lucrative bargains, as top earners now command significantly higher salaries than they would have received a decade ago. While some athletes may have second thoughts about locking in rates before the boom, the current economic climate has made those contracts look far more favorable in hindsight. The story explores how timing played a key role in shaping the financial fortunes of these players.

NHL players who took long contracts before salaries skyrocketed shake off signer's remorse  New Haven Register