Bleacher Report blogger says that Toronto no longer appeals to free agents, not considered a winning organization

[tucker3434]

Winnipeg, EDM, sure.

Vancouver and Toronto regularly get into the the "Top 10 Most Expensive Cities In The World to Live In".

Where? A quick google search returned the usual suspects in the top 10, Zurich, Monaco, Geneva, NYC, San Francisco, LA, Paris, London, etc. even in the top 100 lists I found, I didn’t see Canadian cities cracking the top 50 very often.

I know they’re expensive for Canada. I’m just not sure they’re expensive among NHL markets. My guess would be, kinda average.

 

[Stealth1616]

Where? A quick google search returned the usual suspects in the top 10, Zurich, Monaco, Geneva, NYC, San Francisco, LA, Paris, London, etc. even in the top 100 lists I found, I didn’t see Canadian cities cracking the top 50 very often.

I know they’re expensive for Canada. I’m just not sure they’re expensive among NHL markets. My guess would be, kinda average.

Vancouver must be at the very top of prices in the league I would think. House prices are crazy compared to income there

 

[x Tame Impala]

How can a team with 4 of the 12 highest cap hits in the league not be a winner? I am shocked

 

[Doublechin]

It's soft as butter and has a culture which is deeply rooted in having a massive losing attitude, obviously there's no appeal anymore

 

[King Woodballs]

No longer LOL
They haven’t been a winner since today’s players grandparents were in high school lol

 

[TheKrebsCycle]

Did they not just sign the top D available on the Market? Like always it would be atttactive to some players but not others . Are we really lamenting Adam Henrique choosing Edmonton over Toronto? I mean he’s decent depth but I don’t think the sky is falling. Who did they miss out on that would be a game changer ?

 

[Commander Clueless]

Makes sense.

There was a lot of optimism when the young Leafs were doing very well in the regular season.

After 7 years of playoff failure with no core changes, well... Perspective changes. The fans feel it. Makes sense the players around the league would feel it too.

 

[Golden_Jet]

Players get paid in USD. That’s a 30 percent bump against the Canadian dollar. Means it’s really f***ing cheap for them in Canada

No it’s not, there is still a conversion from a US goods to a CDN goods.
Couple of items List prices
Ie Apple iPhone pro 128gb Canada $1449
in the US it’s $999

Large big green egg bqq
Canada $2249
USA $1629

 

[tucker3434]

Vancouver must be at the very top of prices in the league I would think. House prices are crazy compared to income there

Housing prices are crazy, I know, but if you have money housing is an investment, not an expense.

 

[Stealth1616]

Housing prices are crazy, I know, but if you have money housing is an investment, not an expense.

Key words there are “if you have money”

 

[Golden_Jet]

Key words there are “if you have money”

Players have money.

 

[Stealth1616]

Players have money.

Ya I get that, but just because they have money and can afford it does not mean it isn’t a crazy housing market which was my original point

 

[Janvonpobben]

More like, there is no money to made in toronto because the big 4 already signed half the cap

 

[PaulD]

I can see how they are viewed as not a winning organization, but at the end of the day, if the leafs offer the most money, the player is going to sign ie. tanev.

Maple Leafs over paying is nothing new.
Jeff Finger and his entire family probably still worship Cliff Fletcher. lol

 

[belair]

Did they not just sign the top D available on the Market? Like always it would be atttactive to some players but not others . Are we really lamenting Adam Henrique choosing Edmonton over Toronto? I mean he’s decent depth but I don’t think the sky is falling. Who did they miss out on that would be a game changer ?

They didn't.

They did sign Chris Tanev, a veteran defenseman with a lot of miles on him to a six year contract that starts two months before his 35th birthday though.

 

[PaulD]

More like, there is no money to made in toronto because the big 4 already signed half the cap

They are guaranteed longer summers than kindergarten toddlers.

They didn't.

They did sign Chris Tanev, a veteran defenseman with a lot of miles on him to a six year contract that starts two months before his 35th birthday though.

And leading the league in blocked shots ....risky business

 

[Oilslick941611]

Vancouver must be at the very top of prices in the league I would think. House prices are crazy compared to income there

That’s not a uniquely Canadian thing despite what some people on the right believe.

 

[belair]

And leading the league in blocked shots ....risky business

Yep. That's not criticizing the player he is. He's the exact defenseman you want on your team to set that competitive bar. But that contract will not age well. They're a team likely to be playing in LTI in the not so distant future.

I find it odd that Toronto always ends up with these big name D that are on the back nine of their careers. A trend that dates back pre-salary cap.

 

[centipede2233]

Maple Leafs over paying is nothing new.
Jeff Finger and his entire family probably still worship Cliff Fletcher. lol

They don’t know how to build winners, but they know how to make people rich

 

[TheKrebsCycle]

They didn't.

They did sign Chris Tanev, a veteran defenseman with a lot of miles on him to a six year contract that starts two months before his 35th birthday though.

Otherwise known as the best D on the market . The Montour deal is terrible and Tanev fits way better for what Toronto needs . What do you think the chances are he plays all those years ? Slim to none but appreciate the concern .

 

[TheBeastCoast]

I mean Toronto objectively isn't a winning organization....but the big deal that has been made over Jeff f***ing Skinner choosing Edmonton over Toronto is straight up hilarious. Guy is the single biggest loser in the entire league and just got bought out lol

 

[seafoam]

It's more likely to do with playing under a microscope than winning.

 

[rogking65]

I can see how they are viewed as not a winning organization, but at the end of the day, if the leafs offer the most money, the player is going to sign ie. tanev.

the salary cap is a thing

 

[Laus723]

Tanev went there, OEL went there after getting crapped on in Vancouver, Stolarz went…it’s a destination spot for sure, but it’s not for everyone. You do have to have a strong backbone to go there, but if you win there, you’ll be a legend and your great great great grandkids won’t have to pay for a beer/meal in Toronto.

While I'm all for Toronto continuing the losing streak, after finally winning the Cup, fans should be able to experience that. That collective cheer would be heard all the way down here lol.

 

[Aashir Mallik]

it took this long?