Still picking nasty olives off the pizza before eating it?
- LandlordTom

He should try sweet potato pizza

A delayed decision most likely means he is leaving the Island.

Also what if a new team entered the mix?
- Stripes77

Like from upstate NY?

Like from upstate NY?
- LandlordTom

You mean Western New York...

But no, I don't think that's a smart move (LONG TERM) for the Sabres

A delayed decision most likely means he is leaving the Island.

Also what if a new team entered the mix?
- Stripes77

I just think its him taking his time because this is the rest of his hockey life and he needs to make the most important decision of his life.

I just think its him taking his time because this is the rest of his hockey life and he needs to make the most important decision of his life.
- ImThatGuy

He get's the longest deal with the Islanders if he signs before July 1st

His clock is ticking

I just think its him taking his time because this is the rest of his hockey life and he needs to make the most important decision of his life.
- ImThatGuy

He get's the longest deal with the Islanders if he signs before July 1st

His clock is ticking
- Stripes77

He gets the most $$$ after taxes if he signs with Tampa or Dallas

Gets the least with Toronto

*assuming it’s the same average salary everywhere

Nashville
- feetontheair22

yes..

He gets the most $$$ after taxes if he signs with Tampa or Dallas

Gets the least with Toronto

*assuming it’s the same average salary everywhere
- jdfitz77

Which is why i find it laughable that Leaf fans think he'll take a hometown discount.

Which is why i find it laughable that Leaf fans think he'll take a hometown discount.
- ImThatGuy

stamkos took less to stay with tamp vs signing with leafs

- homiedclown

This is good

stamkos took less to stay with tamp vs signing with leafs
- homiedclown

Taking taxes into account did he really though?

Which is why i find it laughable that Leaf fans think he'll take a hometown discount.
- ImThatGuy

Well that’s what u get for talking with Leafs fans!
Lol

- homiedclown

"Were all in the mood for a resigning, and you've got us feeling uneasy"

Taking taxes into account did he really though?
- Stripes77

Why wouldn’t he?
I’m sure it wasn’t the only reason,
but it had to have somewhat of a factor

I only posted it for one line

"and ya know that the leaf fans blow"

Why wouldn’t he?
I’m sure it wasn’t the only reason,
but it had to have somewhat of a factor
- jdfitz77

Did Stamkos turn down more money to stay in Tampa over Toronto

Taking taxes into account I don't think he did.

That's what that post means

Did Stamkos turn down more money to stay in Tampa over Toronto

Taking taxes into account I don't think he did.

That's what that post means
- Stripes77

he took 2 mil per less to sign in tampa vs buffalo or the leafs

fixed.
- LandlordTom

lol, I stand corrected.

I still think it's sharks

slight chance bolts
- homiedclown

B-O-L-T-S!!!!!!!

stamkos took less to stay with tamp vs signing with leafs
- homiedclown

After taxes...

11.5mil per x 7yrs with the Leafs equals
$37,706,200

8.5mil x 7yrs with Tampa equals
$37,687,300
Incl the extra year- $43,071,200

B-O-L-T-S!!!!!!!
- IonSabres

I'd take palat off their hands to make it happen

Did Stamkos turn down more money to stay in Tampa over Toronto

Taking taxes into account I don't think he did.

That's what that post means
- Stripes77

Gotcha
I just posted the difference

Obviously doesn’t count an increase in endorsements that he’d have gotten in Toronto though

After taxes...

11.5mil per x 7yrs with the Leafs equals
$37,706,200

8.5mil x 7yrs with Tampa equals
$37,687,300
Incl the extra year- $43,071,200
- jdfitz77

he took 2 mil less to stay in tampa where there is no state tax


vs signing with leafs or sabres

He gets the most $$$ after taxes if he signs with Tampa or Dallas

Gets the least with Toronto

*assuming it’s the same average salary everywhere
- jdfitz77

Good article on The Athletic on ways around this that actual negates much of the Tax Advantage of Florida and other no income tax states.