The esophagus passes close to the trachea (breathing tube) and the left side of the heart. This means that problems with the esophagus, such as eating something too hot, can sometimes feel like a pain close to or in the heart or throat.
The average AHL player makes about $40,000 annually, however, players in the AHL under a contract with an affiliated NHL team will make a much greater amount if they are under a one way contract or have stipulations which will guarantee a larger salary if they are sent to the AHL from the NHL.
The NBAâs average player made $5 million per year in the 2010-11 season. The average MLB player earned only $3.3 million. The NHL average salary drops even more to $2.4 million, while the average NFL player makes âonlyâ $1.9 million per year. NBA players take issue with these figures.