What incentive does he have to take a "hometown" discount? Has he come out and said anything to indicate he would?
I'm not about to guess on what he will, but let's not act like there isn't evidence out there to show that it's as good a guess as any. Many Islander players took hometown discounts and every time they stated things like "love the guys in the room", "this is a special group", "we are family" blah blah. I'm not saying he's going to do it, but I also wouldn't question someone who chose that as their answer like it's some real far-fetched scenario.
As far as incentive, things like staying with a team you and area you like, giving the team a better chance to comprise a winning roster, etc. Who knows, but the incentive to take hometown deals exists all around the NHL. I don't get why people make contrary responses like this like they are better at predicting the future than others.
My response did not lean either way to whether he was or wasn't going to give a hometown discount. I was curious to see if there was actually any evidence of it or quotes from the player about it. Most players give the PC responses about how great the team is and how much they love it, but then go out and try to get as much money as they can, which they should.
Okay, but when has another player ever came out and said, "I'm going to take a hometown discount" lol. Just like we know there are going to be PC comments, they'll never be a smoking gun either. I really just don't see the point of you asking the OP to defend his opinion in this case. It's not a big deal, just thought it was strange you felt the need for him to elaborate.