hey axe,
check this article out...
no hard numbers, but it repeats the same message: the players are heading overseas to play because it keeps them sharp and in game shape, it beats sitting around at home on their butts, it can be a great life experience to head overseas and try something new, and because it slaps the nhl ownership group in the face... other than the few high profile russian superstars who went home to play, most of these guys are not cashing in. fact is, other than the khl, most of the leagues can't afford to hand out multiple big money contracts...

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sport...rticle4555472/