Speculation: How much canadian teams will have to overpay to get FA this summer
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It will probably impact teams like Winnipeg, Ottawa, and Calgary the most. Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver wont have much issue attracting Free Agents that they desire because they're still all excellent cities and in Toronto/Montreal's case huge hockey markets to play for. Edmonton if McDavid is still around likely offsets the Canadian aspect for an opportunity to play on a team with Connor.
But ya I could see it being an issue on top of other issues for the Jets, Sens, and Flames.
But ya I could see it being an issue on top of other issues for the Jets, Sens, and Flames.
Toronto +5% viewed as the best chance of winning in Canada right now
Montreal rebuilding +35% on the high end FA .
Edmonton and Winnipeg being smaller markets +25%
Calgary is seen as an upgrade on Edmonton for some reason +15%
Vancouver has it all . Best weather , Mountain ,Ocean and city size but they are likely making changes so there some question marks +10%
Above prices are for the 1st tier of FA . The margin bin ones take what they can get .... Probably can get Holland to cave and give them term .
I lived in all the cities except for Edmonton and I prefer Calgary over them . I don't like Vancouver but that was probably because my sister inlaw was stabbed the death by her BF and he was only give 3 years
edit : Sorry Sens fans forgot Ottawa
Ottawa +5% base on cheap owner
There's no straight line number, and you can kinda say right now it only may matter for Vancouver and the Alberta teams. Leafs don't have the cap space to sign anyone who isn't a project, injury case, or maybe a Spezza-like scenario, Habs aren't really at a stage to be doing much in free agency, and Ottawa and Winnipeg are gonna have trouble getting UFAs in a good year.
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Senators are primed for a big splash. Giroux like equivalent. They've been linked to Giroux.
Either trade or UFA like acquisition of a bonafide top 6er seems inevitable for the Sens this off-season.
Off the top of my head he's probably the third biggest UFA ever. One ahead of him is Chara, but Panarin is more recent. May be forgetting someone.
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NHL Rumour Roundup: Will Canadian buyers be at a trade disadvantage?
In light of Justin Faulk's recent comments RE: playing in Canada, there seems to be a lot of chatter in the industry about guys not wanting to be traded to a Canadian team. Now, this has been somewhat of an issue for Canadian teams in the past too (higher taxes, colder, less to do, etc.), however it seems that harsher COVID restrictions have lead to even more guys not wanting to play in Canada.
What do you think? Is this going to be a major issue for Canadian teams at the TDL? If so, which of the 7 teams do you think will be most affected?
In light of Justin Faulk's recent comments RE: playing in Canada, there seems to be a lot of chatter in the industry about guys not wanting to be traded to a Canadian team. Now, this has been somewhat of an issue for Canadian teams in the past too (higher taxes, colder, less to do, etc.), however it seems that harsher COVID restrictions have lead to even more guys not wanting to play in Canada.
What do you think? Is this going to be a major issue for Canadian teams at the TDL? If so, which of the 7 teams do you think will be most affected?
Funny how its always an American bitching about something that isnt even related to their country
The restrictions absolutely play a roll. Edmonton has a hard enough time getting UFA players. Players on expiring deals might not care as it’s short term. Anyone with any ntc protection likely declines
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You're saying that with a straight face?
Anyway, the story is on a Canadian website, involving Canadian reporters, about players having to play in Canada. What are you talking about?
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As someone who is living in Canada. I wouldn’t want to be traded to this third world country either.
I mean I think everyone would agree Winnipeg is like a 3rd world country.
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"Always" is a strong word for something that doesn't take too long to prove the other way....But that's for another thread.
But, I feel players with the ability to decide where they get traded to, and having to choose or not choose Canada, strongly "relates" to their situation. Sure maybe not their country, but I feel like its ok to "bitch" about some place if you have the ability to have your say in living there.
Unless you know that and are just hurt by these comments and need to vent, then I'm sorry, carry on.
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In a thread sure to be packed with shitty takes, your post is off to an early lead.
