In article <[log in to unmask]>, Mike Machnik <[log in to unmask]> says: ...Shawn Walsh and UMass rumors..>From what I have heard, it sounds like the >compensation (salary) at UMass is comparable to what he's getting at Maine, >but he knows what a great situation he has there, and it would take quite a >bit to get him to leave, I'm sure. >--- Now, I don't expect Walsh to leave but UMass is offering more base salary and "great facilities" in Walsh's words. However they are also offering him his own hockey camp which Walsh himself said was worth $30-40,000 a year. Effectively doubling his UMaine salary. And he also said he would enjoy the challenge of building up a new team. On the other hand it would be hard for him to leave if he wins the National Championship, and probably even harder to leave if he doesn't.