Former 6th round pick, turned 28 earlier this year, has played 66 NHL games, including 4 this year when the Hawks were getting desperate for healthy bodies. Career high in AHL points (although PPG was slightly higher two years ago) with 63 points in 68 games. Estimated career earnings of $1,689,912, broken down last year four years (post-ELC) of $250K, a little over $250K (a few games worth of NHL pro-ration), $475K and $500K.
There is good money in Hockey if you can secure NHL two-way Contracts and hang around as an AHL veteran (of which there are limited spots).