Next NHL-NHLPA CBA will not address state tax disparities

[VivaLasVegas]

HFBoards: "State tax disparity is a huge issue that MUST be solved."

Bettman: "LOL"

What we learned in annual ‘state of NHL’ availability: CBA won’t tackle state taxes, plus LTIR, more

Ahead of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, the NHL and NHLPA leadership met with the press to address a number of pressing topics.

www.nytimes.com

 

[Gaylord Q Tinkledink]

So glad they only focus on real problems like the playoff format and not things like this, or how terrible the officials are, or trying to spread games out..

 

[Empoleon8771]

Good. The majority of fans that complain about this are Toronto and NYR fans, who gleefully overlook the other advantages the Leafs and Rangers have to complain about other teams having an advantage they don't have.

 

[Jacob]

You’ll never be able to equalize every market’s various push/pull factors and local tax rates just seems like something the NHL CBA should stay out of.

 

[BeranekAndNeck]

Right, because it’s by design. The league wants these markets to have a baked-in advantage. Nobody who has been paying attention should be surprised.

 

[VivaLasVegas]

So glad they only focus on real problems like the playoff format and not things like this, or how terrible the officials are, or trying to spread games out..

NHL checklist of "real problems":

(1) Generating higher revenues

(2) Minimizing expenses

(3) Not enough junkets to exotic locales

(4) Upgrade NHL office facilities with bigger offices, Persian rugs, beautiful curtains, giant oak desks, valet parking, the latest Gulfstream, catered lunches including BBQ flown in from Austin on Fridays, an espresso machine in every breakroom, and at least one soft-serve ice cream machine per floor

(5) Upgrade computer infrastructure with AI to more easily deal with fan complaints without any human having to waste time on something that will be totally ignored anyway

(6) Finding third-world countries who will produce merchandise more cheaply than the third-world countries that are producing it already

(7) Increase sports-betting revenues by targeting addicted gamblers

(8) Increase golf outings for NHL execs and owners

(9) Pinpointing more billionaire suckers for additional franchises

(10) Identify minor things to tinker with so as to distract minds of fans

 

[Three On Zero]

That’s good, tax disparity isn’t a real issues outside of fan opinion.

 

[nbwingsfan]

HFBoards: "State tax disparity is a huge issue that MUST be solved."

Bettman: "LOL"

What we learned in annual ‘state of NHL’ availability: CBA won’t tackle state taxes, plus LTIR, more

Ahead of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, the NHL and NHLPA leadership met with the press to address a number of pressing topics.

www.nytimes.com

As it shouldn’t be.

It’s nothing more than a fan narrative made up as an excuse for why their team sucks.

 

[Mrfenn92]

I mean they should do something it’s terrible for every team in a high tax market that Tampa and Florida are good. I mean no one cared before when they were bad but it’s a problem right now that should be fixed.

 

[Son of Nogatco]

You’ll never be able to equalize every market’s various push/pull factors and local tax rates just seems like something the NHL CBA should stay out of.

People should write to their state senators if it’s such a big deal to them

 

[TGWL]

It's very hard to tackle, and every post you see about cap credit to teams is not going to work.

 

[Megustaelhockey]

No one who matters in any of this cares what anyone thinks online.

 

[Ghost of Murph]

FLA could get rid of no state income tax and some would say to address the disparity in sunshine and beaches. Good that the NHL isn't going down this silly tax rabbit hole. Every city has pros and cons. So foolish to cherry pick one aspect and think the salary cap needs to be adjusted over it.

 

[Summer Rose]

FLA could get rid of a state income tax and some would say to address the disparity in sunshine and beaches. Good that the NHL isn't going down this silly tax rabbit hole. Every city has pros and cons. So foolish to cherry pick one aspect and think the salary cap needs to be adjusted over it.

How could we get rid of something that doesn't exist in the first place?

 

[Forge]

Good. I don't find there to be any reason to address it.

 

[Bear of Bad News]

HFBoards: "State tax disparity is a huge issue that MUST be solved."

I must have missed the poll.

 

[Ghost of Murph]

How could we get rid of something that doesn't exist in the first place?

Lol. I left out a "no" before state income tax, didn't I? I should fix that.

 

[Summer Rose]

Lol. I left out a "no" before state income tax, didn't I? I should fix that.

Happens to everyone from time to time, even me (especially me).

 

[Toby91ca]

It's very hard to tackle, and every post you see about cap credit to teams is not going to work.

It's not that difficult. The biggest benefit of playing for a team in a low tax state is by structuring your contract to have huge signing bonuses. Without the signing bonuses, the disparity isn't as greater as most would otherwise believe.

That said, I really don't think players are going to these teams over other teams because of tax reasons....I don't think that disparity really exists.

 

[SEALBound]

Good. If you don't like it, vote different.

 

[Colezuki]

It's not that difficult. The biggest benefit of playing for a team in a low tax state is by structuring your contract to have huge signing bonuses. Without the signing bonuses, the disparity isn't as greater as most would otherwise believe.

That said, I really don't think players are going to these teams over other teams because of tax reasons....I don't think that disparity really exists.

Literally every single player says they’re looking to sign in these locales come free agency and they alll take slightly less but yes no issue whatsoever

Everyone here saying it’s not an issue is the equivalent of a rich kid saying my dad got me the job but i worked hard and I would’ve been a VP anyway

 

[the valiant effort]

People act like Floridians and Texans have zero expenses

 

[GeeoffBrown]

I guess one big problem is that income tax disparities are out of the NHL's control and can change based on changing governments

 

[Section 104]

Like Larry Brooks in the NY Post saying that state taxes help Florida become great. But the 15 years when they mucked around in 25th place don’t matter according to the Rangers unofficial spin doctor. Meanwhile he is writing on how the Rangers might move Miller and Lafreniere..to go with #2 draft pick Kakko who was exiled for a 3rd and a 6th.

 

[jitterbug]

of course they won't fix it, how would that help Florida and Vegas?