Seravalli: "There are growing concerns that some Canadian Teams are handcuffed at the TDL because of No Trade Clauses" Vetoing trades to Canada

[AvroArrow]

For some reason a lot of Americans or just foreigners in general think all of Canada is like Nunavut, but the major cities here are right up there with American ones. Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal are some of the nicest cities in all of North America. Just this shitty stereotype of what Canada is unfortunately.

The Raptors have to deal with this as well.

 

[Some Other Flame]

Eh, push comes to shove, a soon to be UFA probably just waives for a legit chance at a cup

 

[Three On Zero]

Lol, two of the bigger fish went to Canadian teams this deadline, and both teams got first rounders for them. I get it's been going on forever, but weird time for Soapbox Seravalli to act like he's breaking news here.

Look at the dynamics of both trades though, they are Canadian teams trading with other Canadian teams.

 

[Angry Little Elf]

I think this is true for the Alberta teams, Winnipeg, Ottawa etc but not really nearly as true for Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto. Alberta and Winnipeg especially are at the biggest disadvantage here.

I remember Marc Methot mentioning that most players in nhl with no trade clauses often put 5 Canadian nhl teams on the list. The exception is mostly Vancouver because at least it’s Vancouver

 

[TD Charlie]

Concerning for who?

Sucks to suck

 

[UrbanImpact]

NTCs should be made known for public knowledge.

 

[Coffee]

If I was a young in shape millionaire, Miami or LA are more attractive options than Winnipeg or Calgary.

Shocker

Why do you always have to bring Calgary down?

 

[StreetHawk]

I think it's always an issue for Canadian teams. Plus most have been pretty poorly managed for long stretches in recent history.

If you are a soon to be UFA, does it really matter? This isn't July 1 where you pick your team for the next several seasons. It's a few months at most. If you have term, then yes, it will be an issue as it always appears to be.

 

[Three On Zero]

For some reason a lot of Americans or just foreigners in general think all of Canada is like Nunavut, but the major cities here are right up there with American ones. Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal are some of the nicest cities in all of North America. Just this shitty stereotype of what Canada is unfortunately.

The Raptors have to deal with this as well.

Different view on politics, different levels of taxation, although decent climate in some of the Canadian major markets it still can’t beat what the US can offer, housing markets here in the larger markets

 

[Spring in Fialta]

For some reason a lot of Americans or just foreigners in general think all of Canada is like Nunavut, but the major cities here are right up there with American ones. Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal are some of the nicest cities in all of North America. Just this shitty stereotype of what Canada is unfortunately.

The Raptors have to deal with this as well.

I don't think Toronto, Vancouver or Montreal have ever struggled with acquiring and keeping foreign players though.

At a quick glance, each of these teams have been able to keep and acquire excellent foreign players. Both Euro and American.

 

[Three On Zero]

If I was a young in shape millionaire, Miami or LA are more attractive options than Winnipeg or Calgary.

Shocker

If you’re including Calgary you need to include Edmonton. Calgary is a far superior city

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

I think this is true for the Alberta teams, Winnipeg, Ottawa etc but not really nearly as true for Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto. Alberta and Winnipeg especially are at the biggest disadvantage here.

makes what the Oilers are doing year after year even more impressive

 

[rt]

That should be motivation for Canada to become a better country.

 

[Gabe Kupari]

Thats not really an even playing field tho ....

No it’s not but I don’t want guys sulking cuz they are cold.

 

[izlez]

As we approach the trade deadline, 4 out of the 4 teams involved in the big trades so far have been Canadian

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

If you’re including Calgary you need to include Edmonton. Calgary is a far superior city

in what way?

 

[Gabe Kupari]

Why do you always have to bring Calgary down?

I guess cuz he’d rather do his job infront of less people. Some of these players love the pressure that comes with a cdn market. Some love LA Miami etc where nobody really cares.

 

[TrufleShufle]

For some reason a lot of Americans or just foreigners in general think all of Canada is like Nunavut, but the major cities here are right up there with American ones. Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal are some of the nicest cities in all of North America. Just this shitty stereotype of what Canada is unfortunately.

The Raptors have to deal with this as well.

To be fair, these players all travel to all these cities, American and Canadian, all work with each other who have all played everywhere and talk about experiences.

I get what your saying and other than making jokes, I understand I have next to no input on the QOL outside of where I live. But these guys all have more geographical/cultural experience place to place than any of us.

 

[Dr Awesome]

It's been like this forever. How is this news?
You can count the number of Americans that have played for Oilers in recent past on one hand.
Is Derek friggin Ryan the only one on current roster?

Correct since soup was sent to the minors

 

[CrazyDuck4u]

Politics has alot to do with this..

 

[Djp]

Do any of the other major sports leagues have any forms of trade protection in their collective bargaining deals?

They aren’t as common.

in NFL it’s grnerally thr QB

in baseball it’s a veteran

below has a decent summary

No Movement/Trade Clauses in the Sports World

We’ve all been there. A big trade starts being talked about and it looks like the deal is almost done and then nothing happens for a while. We come to find out that one of the players involve…

brotherlypuck.com

 

[CantHaveTkachev]

I guess cuz he’d rather do his job infront of less people. Some of these players love the pressure that comes with a cdn market. Some love LA Miami etc where nobody really cares.

hockey players are the only athletes that don't enjoy the spotlight

 

[Spring in Fialta]

That should be motivation for Canada to become a better country.

Alright, I laughed a hell of a lot.

With that said, I'm pretty sure I'd take Toronto/Montreal/Vancouver over 90 percent of NHL American cities.

 

[sabresEH]

I think the bigger issue is the GM’s willingness to give guys NMC’s and NTC’s which plays into this matter. Maybe something needs to be looked at in the next CBA negotiations about it. I’m sure that’ll be difficult as hell to figure out as I’m sure the players won’t want to give up their rights for them. But I always liked the MLB’s 10/5 rights. Maybe just reduce those numbers or alter them slightly

 

[TruGr1t]

I have suspected this effect has been amplified post-COVID, but nobody is admitting it.