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July 7, 2025 at 10:06 pm #15406
PrinceLH
ParticipantSomething else that’s important is culture. Boston’s culture led to guys taking less to remain competitive. You’re seeing that in Florida now. You saw it in Tampa as well. Maybe Tavares’ latest contract can start something here, but I think as long as Matthews continues to seek ego-satisfying numbers, nothing will change here.
What’s sickening is the NHL under Bettman doesn’t address this issue. They want a salary cap, but still give teams in the south an advantage. Knowing how much that the Leafs contribute in revenue sharing, it’s a slap in the face to the fanbase who gives money to franchises that continues to have an advantage, thanks to the tax issues. Bettman is a clown and needs to go!
July 7, 2025 at 9:02 pm #15404monkeypunk
ParticipantOk enough with the taxes bs.
Florida has had low taxes for pretty much its existence in the league, yet its only recently that they are attractive to players. Ffs bob had to be lure there with a crazy contract.
Its because they win…the past 3 years theyve been winners. Same with vegas.
They win
Im sure a little less tax is nice, but its not the major reason. If it was, players would be lining up to play for the kraken.The yank dollar taking a big hit, much like their economy. Going down, down down.
If you can choose between 4 or 5 good teams and 3 of them have no state tax compared to another 2 that have 20% more, I’m sure it’s a larger factor than you’d think. The fact that Florida, Tampa, Dallas and Vegas are all competitive teams is definitely going to help them – but it starts there. Having the tax advantage allows you to remain competitive longer and more easily because you do save $1m here or $2m there.
Something else that’s important is culture. Boston’s culture led to guys taking less to remain competitive. You’re seeing that in Florida now. You saw it in Tampa as well. Maybe Tavares’ latest contract can start something here, but I think as long as Matthews continues to seek ego-satisfying numbers, nothing will change here.
July 7, 2025 at 8:41 pm #15403Fakepartofme
ParticipantOk enough with the taxes bs.
Florida has had low taxes for pretty much its existence in the league, yet its only recently that they are attractive to players. Ffs bob had to be lure there with a crazy contract.
Its because they win…the past 3 years theyve been winners. Same with vegas.
They win
Im sure a little less tax is nice, but its not the major reason. If it was, players would be lining up to play for the kraken.The yank dollar taking a big hit, much like their economy. Going down, down down.
July 7, 2025 at 6:13 pm #15391WHIPPER
ParticipantMarner is talented but UG’s crying is making him gone so fucking worth it that I’m loving it lol
I’m sure he’ll find another topic to bitch about.
He’s been going strong for almost 20 years now, so I have no doubt.
July 7, 2025 at 4:54 pm #15369underhill14
ParticipantI was enjoying the cry fest a few days ago but UG is fucking relentless. He needs to STFU about it already. It’s done. Marner is gone.
I’m so hoping that when the leafs face the knights this year that Knies just levels Marner lol
Hahaha, thanks cuz that’s my new hope now too….but he has to put it over the glass in fear too!
July 7, 2025 at 4:35 pm #15362Cush29
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July 7, 2025 at 4:14 pm #15355Dozzer
ParticipantI’m sure he’ll find another topic to bitch about.
Oh I doubt he needs to find it. My guess is he already has an organized list of topics. My question is his timing of change.
July 7, 2025 at 4:08 pm #15353Dozzer
ParticipantI was enjoying the cry fest a few days ago but UG is fucking relentless. He needs to STFU about it already. It’s done. Marner is gone.
I’m so hoping that when the leafs face the knights this year that Knies just levels Marner lol
July 7, 2025 at 4:04 pm #15352underhill14
ParticipantUG how about you STFU already. He’s traded.
Go spew your Marner jizz fest in the Vegas thread. Marner #93 Vegas Golden Knights.
July 7, 2025 at 4:04 pm #15351Dozzer
ParticipantI’m gonna need some cheese and crackers with all the whining going on.
Everytime line 1 is on the ice and doesn’t score by the time they go back to the bench this upcoming season UG is going to say “see?! The leafs would have scored if Marner was still here!”
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