While Florida is in a league of its own, it’s interesting that Carolina and Colorado are right there with Vegas — not the two other no-state-tax contenders, Dallas and Tampa Bay. Dallas gets the best RFA discount in the league (where there doesn’t seem to be much of a measurable no-state-tax advantage compared to UFAs), but its UFA track record is a bit spottier (hello Ryan Suter, Matt Dumba and Ilya Lyubushkin). A majority of Tampa Bay’s deals have simply been fair or modest wins, just not to the degree of Carolina or Colorado. While it can be argued that Carolina and Colorado also have an advantageous tax situation, those two cities are on par with Boston, Chicago, Columbus, St. Louis and Washington — all of which fall on the wrong side of the ledger above. Essentially, the tax advantage is beatable and it stems primarily from limiting big mistakes. How much of a discount do 'no-state-tax' teams actually get? A look at the last five years of UFA contracts and one reason why the Panthers get the most out of their tax situation. www.nytimes.com/athletic/648...— dom 📈 (@domluszczyszyn.bsky.social) 2025-07-10T14:43:55.983Z
Florida seems to be unique in their contract structures being so signing bonus heavy, which I think has been mentioned itt. Huge chunks of their retained stars money is paid via signing bonus, allowing it to be tax free. Vs having to pay the tax of the away cities on your full salary.
It's not like he really had any other options. and I'm sure they will take care of him next year when they have more capspace
Yeah, it was just funny timing. That said I do dislike that young RFA’s can still kinda get fucked over like this. Even if they get paid later they’re still losing money on the whole.
Roger Goodell is a cancer but that dude would never let the owners take away a chance to dominate a media cycle.
Is this to help the CHL? Can make a case for a shorter commitment w an opportunity to play against older guys if you're ready
Got them to the cap floor, I think. It’s a wasted roster spot but my assumption is SJ believes having Reaves dressed will limit liberties against their kids.
Friend of mine is from Montreal and went up to see some family and just happened across the Cup walking down the street
You can’t expect the champs to get the prime time slot when there’s 2 teams that missed the playoffs who deserve that slot more.
Org isn't happy at all. Shit time slot, meh opponent, etc. How hard was it to schedule Tampa or Toronto for opening night?
it will never change unless hockey can get to a point where ratings aren't as dependent on the local market.
I’m kinda happy as hopefully that makes tickets a little cheaper. Also better for kids. Screw your tv ratings
Lightning season opener two years ago was Nashville at 5:00 on a Tuesday, fucking hated it. It should be illegal unless it’s a holiday.
Hard for working class people to get their kids out to the Everglades Strip Mall Arena for 5pm though
Oh it’s a terrible time and whatnot. I’m just being selfish this time since we come in from out of town anyway.
Hard for everyone outside of those with super flexible schedules. Not even joking had to cancel a depo set for 2:00 to make sure I'm out the door in time.
No one in this city watches the Hawks until they make the playoffs. There was a little bit of juice after Bedard got drafted but they squandered it already.
Corporate tickets are doing wonders. Chicago is a very fairweather/bandwagon sports town. Except for the Bears. As die hard as it gets for them
Two more years of Bo in blue & gold ⚔️ We have signed defenseman Bowen Byram to a two-year contract with an AAV of $6.25 million. Details → bufsabres.co/3GBJ7Ku— Buffalo Sabres (@sabres.com) 2025-07-15T02:25:42.223Z