GDT: July 1st - Free Agent Extravaganza

[MetalGodAOD*]

OFFICIAL: #NYR have agreed to terms with free agent forward Chris Mueller.

AHL player, saw some time on Dallas's 4th line when injuries hit last year, but was underwhelming. AHL all star

 

[LORDE]

Family decision, no state tax. Detroit writer was wondering why a Swede would turn down Detroit. Tampa has a very solid team, and great weather all year, good place to raise a family.

As long as you can send your kids to private school. Which, obviously, he can.

 

[Gardner McKay]

Its becoming clear that the Florida teams have a little bit of a cap advantage considering their tax laws. Same contract in NY for Stralman is closer to 5 per.

It isn't just tax laws. It is cost of living in general. Southern states have a cost of living that those in the north can only dream about. Although people in the north make bit more, it does not = the increase in cost of living by any means.

Combine the lack of state income tax with the lower cost of living and the difference is QUITE significant.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

Good AHL move. Almost a PPG player in the AHL last year. 57 pts in 60 games.

Hopefully he can help Hartford. They need a lot of help.

 

[jerseyjinx94]

They really don't ignore it, there's even a BoH thread about it. But the difference isn't 750k like some people want you to believe. The difference is about 300k, 500k max

http://www.canadianbusiness.com/blo...-cliff-might-give-canadian-nhl-teams-a-boost/

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=1695661

State income tax in NY is 8%. In Florida it's 0.

8% of 4.5M is about $360,000.

So on that alone, the NYR would have to offer $4.85M.

Now add in living expenses. Home+Food+going out to events, etc. You're looking at at least $5M a year to even it out.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

It isn't just tax laws. It is cost of living in general. Southern states have a cost of living that those in the north can only dream about. Although people in the north make bit more, it does not = the increase in cost of living by any means.

Combine the lack of state income tax with the lower cost of living and the difference is QUITE significant.

It normally comes close to equalling it.

My cost of living where I am is roughly half. My salary is a bit more than half (but only by a few thousand).

 

[Infinitum Vitae*]

Please sign Grabovski. Please.

Can we afford him?

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

Sather actually signing some help Hartford???

Nice to see.

 

[jerseyjinx94]

So the Islanders have been quiet.

And Brian Boyle is still a UFA.

This could be bad.

 

[RangerBoy]

5 years and $20M for Pouliot

5 years and $22.5M for Stralman

According to Brooks,Boyle has at least one 5 year offer on the table

Correction: Stralman at $4.5M per on par with last request from Rangers.

https://twitter.com/NYP_Brooksie/status/484046882910785536

 

[*Bob Richards*]

Sad to see the Lawman go but it is what it is.

 

[Miamipuck]

State income tax in NY is 8%. In Florida it's 0.

8% of 4.5M is about $360,000.

So on that alone, the NYR would have to offer $4.85M.

Now add in living expenses. Home+Food+going out to events, etc. You're looking at at least $5M a year to even it out.

It's not entirely true for all 82 games though. Pro athletes pay the tax where they earn their money. Meaning they are subject to taxes in all the states where they have an actual game, not where they reside.

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

Can we afford him?

I think we can fit a like $4M per for 3 years contract in.

 

[Zuccarello Awesome*]

So the Islanders have been quiet.

And Brian Boyle is still a UFA.

This could be bad.

They've probably been really loud.

Nobody wants to sign there though.

 

[TheDave1022]

So the Islanders have been quiet.

And Brian Boyle is still a UFA.

This could be bad.

Remember when most of this board wanted Boyle gone last season and the season before? They will finally be happy

 

[MetalGodAOD*]

State income tax in NY is 8%. In Florida it's 0.

8% of 4.5M is about $360,000.

So on that alone, the NYR would have to offer $4.85M.

Now add in living expenses. Home+Food+going out to events, etc. You're looking at at least $5M a year to even it out.

Read the links, it's not that simple. Players get taxed in the state they play in, and different states have different laws. Only 45ish games are played in Florida. There's also caps, jock taxes, etc.

 

[Chief]

It always amazes me that in sports, nobody seems to consider or even care about the state income tax. Fans completely ignore it.

What amazes me is that people think these guys pay much if any state tax to begin with. If you're a millionaire and can't find an accountant to help you get out of paying state income tax, then you're a fool.

 

[GAGLine]

I think we can fit a like $4M per for 3 years contract in.

Nope.

 

[NYRSchrute217]

Would anyone be upset with Setoguchi to replace Pouliot? Maybe 1 year 1.5M? Can't afford to go much higher.

 

[Zuccarello Awesome*]

Chris mueller!!!! The center position is set!!!

 

[Trainmman]

I thought we got Peter Mueller, but I realized I was off. Can he step in as a potential 4th liner, or is it just AHL depth?

 

[Infinitum Vitae*]

I think we can fit a like $4M per for 3 years contract in.

I would love that! Man I hope it happens

 

[17futurecap]

Really worked out well for Stralman, he got his cash, and didn't have to go to an awful team to get it.

 

[NoQuitInNewMexico]

Happy about Mueller. Should be a straight replacement for Newbury, who was very important for our AHL team.

 

[RangerBoy]

The delay with Niskanen is his steep asking price . Pales in comparison to #lightning deal for Stralman. Some #NHL teams priced out.

https://twitter.com/RealKyper/status/484047870018854912

Red Wings being told that Niskanen heading elsewhere.

https://twitter.com/CraigCustance/status/484047987023564802