Speculation: How much canadian teams will have to overpay to get FA this summer
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Guess we'll see what the restrictions are looking like in the next few months. I'm sure it's definitely impacted some players opinions. There's only so much room and cap space available for guys to be demanding more to be playing in Canada.
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I think it will be one factor added to the list of factors FAs concern (how close am I to my family, how much do I trust the organization, what is my role) but at the end of the day money talks. I think the challenge will be with the near veteran min guys, is an extra 100k worth it? How about 250k? You could be looking at 25% premium minimum to get one of those guys.
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There is no need for the Habs to sign any FA this summer.
SpeakingOfTheDevils
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You’ll always have the good Canadian boys who want to play there, and lower-profile players who sign there out of necessity—but for your average free agent with a handful of interested teams? I’d imagine the Canadian clubs will be swept to the bottom of the list.
Stewie Griffin
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I was thinking about 25% but that will take off so premium player to go north... it will be a rought 2-3 years for canadian teams imo
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i almost agree with this but for the average free agent they will have to weigh playing time/potential production for future contract.
For the above average/'star' players i fully agree with your last sentence though
Canadian teams always seem to have to pay more for FAs to offset the higher taxes, especially in Montreal. The Habs shouldn’t be in the market for any UFAs at this time unless they decide to retool instead of rebuilding. It’s unfortunate that the restrictions may also affect some signings.
Might also affect american NCAA pllayer don't wanting to sign like Jordan Harris...
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For now.... There will be plenty players moved I think under Gorton and Hughes. they will want to start fresh, just a few players survive IMO.
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Maybe…but it might have the OPPOSITE effect as well
Family-oriented players might want to play in Canada compared to how lax the US has been about restrictions/containing Covid
all in all I think it balances out tbh and we don’t see much of a diff either way
Family-oriented players might want to play in Canada compared to how lax the US has been about restrictions/containing Covid
all in all I think it balances out tbh and we don’t see much of a diff either way
Captain97
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Restrictions are likely to be fairly loose by UFA day. After omicron running a muck for 6 months case counts should be down as likely everyone will have had it by then.
dukeofjive
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Its nice to see players shit on the reason why there making so much money now.
take away that canadian tv deal and that habs and leafs money, i wonder how many teams would fold.
take away that canadian tv deal and that habs and leafs money, i wonder how many teams would fold.
I don't think it will affect much at all. Players that won't come here will usually be the ones who only want to play in the US anyways.
With Omicron being highly likely to infect everyone anyways, it is time to start lowering restrictions.
With Omicron being highly likely to infect everyone anyways, it is time to start lowering restrictions.
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There might be a little overpaying, but I feel like it's more likely a bunch of players simply won't sign north of the border.
So not so much overpayment, but it might be hard to get a specific guy a GM is looking for if he's just not interested.
Also we'll see where Canada's at by the summer. The landscape seems to be shifting here recently in terms of Covid restrictions.
So not so much overpayment, but it might be hard to get a specific guy a GM is looking for if he's just not interested.
Also we'll see where Canada's at by the summer. The landscape seems to be shifting here recently in terms of Covid restrictions.
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Canadian teams rarely land big FAs, who was the last “big” free agent? Tavares?
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Canada is, in general, not very attractive to most high-paid professional athletes. I actually think the current crisis could play in Canadian teams' favor.
I think it is likely that some players will want to be closer to home and their (extended) families. I know a few people who have definitely put their career ambitions on hold until this whole mess is sorted out.
If you are a Canadian player and married to a Canadian and have kids, it might make more sense right now to be closer to the support system, access to grand parents, etc...
There is still a large percentage of players in this league who are Canadian. I have no doubt many of them will be happy to sign contracts with Canadian teams.
I think it is likely that some players will want to be closer to home and their (extended) families. I know a few people who have definitely put their career ambitions on hold until this whole mess is sorted out.
If you are a Canadian player and married to a Canadian and have kids, it might make more sense right now to be closer to the support system, access to grand parents, etc...
There is still a large percentage of players in this league who are Canadian. I have no doubt many of them will be happy to sign contracts with Canadian teams.
You could also look at it like Canada landed the biggest FA in probably about a decade
