Elite wheels and still a productive player , no issue going 2x 6 mil to bridge that positionHe grew up a Habs fan, so there is a chance.
Exactly , last chance at a decent contractAt this point in his career, he will go to whomever gives him the most money/years.
Simple as that…
If he gets a cup this year then maybe.He grew up a Habs fan, so there is a chance.
Duchene? He played last nightIsn’t he badly injured?
So did Crosby. I'd rather have him.He grew up a Habs fan, so there is a chance.
Well obviouslySo did Crosby. I'd rather have him.
95% of all UFA's regardless of age do this. The problem is that elite players who will get offered the maximum no matter where they go can choose no tax markets to maximize their take home pay.At this point in his career, he will go to whomever gives him the most money/years.
Simple as that…
Everyone would like to win the lottery.So did Crosby. I'd rather have him.
Not everyone can play in a low tax state95% of all UFA's regardless of age do this. The problem is that elite players who will get offered the maximum no matter where they go can choose no tax markets to maximize their take home pay.
Unless or until there is some sort of equalizer formula that makes a dollar earned in Montreal the same as a dollar earned in Dallas, the elite players will never come to or remain in Canadian markets.