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How would you tier the hockey leagues outside of the NHL? — Anthony S. and Brendan S.
Tier 1: KHL, SHL, AHL.
They’re all very close. The KHL used to be the clear No. 1. I don’t think that’s the case anymore. Most of the non-Russian European players who played there pre-war in Ukraine left and haven’t returned, which has hurt the level.
Tier 2: NL, Liiga, DEL, Czech Extraliga.
It used to be that Liiga was the strongest of that tier, but its finances have made it tough to compete with the higher salaries that are available in Switzerland. If the DEL hasn’t already passed Liiga, it’s close, too.
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