Re: Leafs Talk: BEST DAY FOR LEAFS FAN FOR A LONG LONG TIME
Posted: Aug 2nd, 2014 4:13 pm
Wow thats a lot of escalades.
I never said drafting high guaranteed success. There's no other way around it. In the cap era, you have to draft well if you want to compete for a cup. Drafting isn't an exact science. There's a bit of luck involved if you believe in that stuff.thechampion116 wrote: ↑Some of the guys they got weren't all drafted first overall or second overall. They were either in very deep drafts or did better than expected. You can't hit paydirt everytime in the draft.. Even if you go to a place like Florida. They have drafted pretty high for a couple of years and still aren't moving anywhere in the last decade either. If that was the case, every team would be right up there.
I agree. Just the tax reason alone is enough to ensure that Stamkos makes the most money playing in Tampa. Maybe if Nonis can build a competitive team by 2016 then Stamkos will have something to consider.
It would be huge and could definitely help inflate ticket prices as he'll be a big draw. If the Leafs want a shot at signing him, Nonis better work fast and build a good team. Money alone will not attract Stamkos to Toronto. He's going to be paid no matter where he ends up.Solsearchin1 wrote: ↑If Stamkos ever came to Toronto that would be BIG. Huge marketability ! Highly unlikely though unfortunately.
Leafs should have signed Del Zotto, that would have helped a lot if Stamkos becomes an UFA. Flyers grabbed Del Zotto for a bargain basement price yesterday, he struggled the past season but at 24 has a huge upside. Leafs have similar Dmen to Del Zotto but still...stock up on D instead of 4 liners makes more sense to me.Sgt_Strider wrote: ↑It would be huge and could definitely help inflate ticket prices as he'll be a big draw. If the Leafs want a shot at signing him, Nonis better work fast and build a good team. Money alone will not attract Stamkos to Toronto. He's going to be paid no matter where he ends up.
Del only signed 1 year i think, we'll sign him next year in agreement that Stamkos will come the year after!Zamboni wrote: ↑Leafs should have signed Del Zotto, that would have helped a lot if Stamkos becomes an UFA. Flyers grabbed Del Zotto for a bargain basement price yesterday, he struggled the past season but at 24 has a huge upside. Leafs have similar Dmen to Del Zotto but still...stock up on D instead of 4 liners makes more sense to me.
Stamkos and Del Zotto are good buddies, played together for years for Markham Waxers 3A.
Landscape has changed regarding taxes-the plateau Bush put in expired in 2013. Players on Alberta's teams pay the least amount of tax in the NHL.Sgt_Strider wrote: ↑I agree. Just the tax reason alone is enough to ensure that Stamkos makes the most money playing in Tampa. Maybe if Nonis can build a competitive team by 2016 then Stamkos will have something to consider.
I doubt that would have made a difference. I read it on ESPN all the time about players wanting to play with one another as a result of their friendships. Yet, it doesn't always happen for various reasons.Zamboni wrote: ↑Leafs should have signed Del Zotto, that would have helped a lot if Stamkos becomes an UFA. Flyers grabbed Del Zotto for a bargain basement price yesterday, he struggled the past season but at 24 has a huge upside. Leafs have similar Dmen to Del Zotto but still...stock up on D instead of 4 liners makes more sense to me.
Stamkos and Del Zotto are good buddies, played together for years for Markham Waxers 3A.
Not George, his brother.Sgt_Strider wrote: ↑What are you talking about? How does Bush affect Florida's income tax rate? Last I checked, Alberta have an income tax.
I still don't get it. Can you please explain what Jeb Bush did in Florida that affected income tax?iamskyhigh wrote: ↑Not George, his brother.
Sgt_Strider wrote: ↑What are you talking about? How does Bush affect Florida's income tax rate? Last I checked, Alberta have an income tax.
There should be a smiley face in there at the end when they look like they are going to make the playoffs, then collapse...