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.
NHL players, as of 2010 data Forbes, earned an average annual salary of $2.4 million. Two players earned $10 million a year to lead the league: goalie Roberto Luongo and center Vincent Lecavalier. Plenty of pro players are well compensated in top leagues throughout the world, especially in Finland, Russia and Sweden.he CHL uses a $10,200 per week cap for 18 players and a minimum player salary of $335 a week. The SPHL uses a weekly cap of $5,600 per week for 18 players.