Yeah! Screw dem Liberals. Our Lard and Saviour Ford promised us regular folks a buck-a-beer! He knows what’s important.
- Steven_Seagull

Ford's a dip. That doesn't take away the insanity of the spending.

Ceci's $4.5 million will be free to spend next year.
- Atomic Wedgie

It will but you need to cover 5.3 mill increase on the 2.7 mill contract. You also have to consider what Marner signs for and that Ceci nd Muzzin do need to be re-signed or replaced. On top of any other signings.

Dust settled yet???

UFC 6969
Santo vs AA


Not to take sides at all, but AA isn't wrong in what he's saying. None of really know sh1t for sure. Could he be holding out because of his dad and agent and Dreger is a twat, sure, sure and definitely sure. Could he be trying to get more in bonuses in case of a strike, sure. Could he be trying to get less years to capitalize on career earnings by becoming a UFA sooner, (frank) ya, who wouldn't.

But do any of you really think Dubas is signing all the other players without having an idea of how things are looking on the MM deal??? Doubt it.

Hope it gets done. I like MM and want him on the Leafs.
- Barb34

Call Dana White.

Ford's a dip. That doesn't take away the insanity of the spending.
- aminnes

Fiscal conservatives face the same dilemma that climate scientists do....a world full of people who are completely incapable of thinking beyond today.

It will but you need to cover 5.3 mill increase on the 2.7 mill contract. You also have to consider what Marner signs for and that Ceci nd Muzzin do need to be re-signed or replaced. On top of any other signings.
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

Phase 1: Replace Muzzin and Ceci with Sandin and Liljegren.

Phase 2: ???

Phase 3: Dynasty.

“Hold my beer.”

- Garf
- Steven_Seagull

Gonna have to agree with the Gull here.

My location is a legit Garf quote from one of the very rare times that he actually responded in his own blog.

Dust settled yet???

UFC 6969
Santo vs AA


Not to take sides at all, but AA isn't wrong in what he's saying. None of really know sh1t for sure. Could he be holding out because of his dad and agent and Dreger is a twat, sure, sure and definitely sure. Could he be trying to get more in bonuses in case of a strike, sure. Could he be trying to get less years to capitalize on career earnings by becoming a UFA sooner, (frank) ya, who wouldn't.

But do any of you really think Dubas is signing all the other players without having an idea of how things are looking on the MM deal??? Doubt it.

Hope it gets done. I like MM and want him on the Leafs.
- Barb34

He already has them all signed

Fiscal conservatives face the same dilemma that climate scientists do....a world full of people who are completely incapable of thinking beyond today.
- The Shrike

I would say it's the exact opposite. The Ontario Liberals spent today to indebt people that aren't even born yet, and that concerns people. Unless thats the 'thinking beyond today' your referencing.

Kevin Kurz
‏Verified account @KKurzNHL

Kevin Labanc’s one-year extension is for $1 million even. A bit shocking honestly.

Kevin Kurz
‏Verified account @KKurzNHL

Kevin Labanc’s one-year extension is for $1 million even. A bit shocking honestly.
- GreatGigInTheSky

There's something really fishy about a 50 point rfa accepting that.... what's the catch....

I would say it's the exact opposite. The Ontario Liberals spent today to indebt people that aren't even born yet, and that concerns people. Unless thats the 'thinking beyond today' your referencing.
- aminnes

The problem isn’t the spending it’s that people don’t want to pay the taxes needed to pay for that spending. There’s waste in government like in any big organization (probably more) but politicians promise the programs and the miracle of great efficiency letting people think they can get more and improved services without the real cost. They then get scared to raise taxes to pay the real cost and debt goes up.

The problem isn’t the spending it’s that people don’t want to pay the taxes needed to pay for that spending. There’s waste in government like in any big organization (probably more) but politicians promise the programs and the miracle of great efficiency letting people think they can get more and improved services without the real cost. They then get scared to raise taxes to pay the real cost and debt goes up.
- Canada Cup

the majority of individuals wouldn't even have to consider accepting tax increases if we actually taxed corporations and the mega rich correctly in the developed world. we don't. not even close.

the majority of individuals wouldn't even have to consider accepting tax increases if we actually taxed corporations and the mega rich correctly in the developed world. we don't. not even close.
- daeth

Well that’s completely true but that’s the one thing that seems to scare politicians even more

The problem isn’t the spending it’s that people don’t want to pay the taxes needed to pay for that spending. There’s waste in government like in any big organization (probably more) but politicians promise the programs and the miracle of great efficiency letting people think they can get more and improved services without the real cost. They then get scared to raise taxes to pay the real cost and debt goes up.
- Canada Cup

It's not that people don't want to pay more taxes because they simply want to keep all of their money, most people are stretched to the limits in Canada and raising taxes would burry them and create even more problems. Right now over 40% of the country is $200 or less from insolvency.

With all the spending there should be a return. But Ontario's GDP growth rate from 2007-2016 was the lowest in Canada, all while spending the most on their credit card. Median household income increased only 3.8% during that time, way less than inflation. Meanwhile the rest of the country went up 15%. So what has all there spending done? And taxing people more would make those numbers even worse.

Countries that have higher tax rates - people always bring up the Nordic countries - were totally culturally and economically homogenous when they took those steps. Denmark increased taxes for services, but it was a country of all middle class income earners with a small population. Couldn't do that in Canada with the range of income and need, as well as the distance between centres.

There's something really fishy about a 50 point rfa accepting that.... what's the catch....
- mykokes

His agent is on crack. Someone should have offersheeted him more than any other player. (frank) Mitch and his 12 million per.

the majority of individuals wouldn't even have to consider accepting tax increases if we actually taxed corporations and the mega rich correctly in the developed world. we don't. not even close.
- daeth

That is the argument going on in the US right now to give people free college. Even if they taxed the richest 1% 100%, it would cover student loans for about 3 years, then it wouldn't be enough and the debt spiral would continue.

If we try to tax the mega rich corporations they will simply leave for a better jurisdiction. Why do you think Paul Martin registered Canadian Steam Ship Lines in Barbados? That is why the US economy has seen huge growth by lowering their corporate tax rate because companies came back. This is the challenge of globalism, big corporations don't need governments, period. They can move their operations wherever the benefits are greatest. So taxing Canadians more won't solve the problem either.

That is the argument going on in the US right now to give people free college. Even if they taxed the richest 1% 100%, it would cover student loans for about 3 years, then it wouldn't be enough and the debt spiral would continue.

If we try to tax the mega rich corporations they will simply leave for a better jurisdiction. Why do you think Paul Martin registered Canadian Steam Ship Lines in Barbados? That is why the US economy has seen huge growth by lowering their corporate tax rate because companies came back. This is the challenge of globalism, big corporations don't need governments, period. They can move their operations wherever the benefits are greatest. So taxing Canadians more won't solve the problem either.
- aminnes

that's why i said the developed world and not just canada. it's a pipe dream but it's a legitimate fix. every other option else just (frank)s over regular joes, either through taxation or cuts to services that the less fortunate desperately need.

It will but you need to cover 5.3 mill increase on the 2.7 mill contract. You also have to consider what Marner signs for and that Ceci nd Muzzin do need to be re-signed or replaced. On top of any other signings.
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

Only Leaf not signed is Marner, after that They have 3.8, plus Hortons 5.3, a forward and a defenseman have to be sent down. Another 1.4 to 1.9 depending on who gets sent down.
And there's Hymans and Dermottts relief as well.
So thats at least 10.5,

that's why i said the developed world and not just canada. it's a pipe dream but it's a legitimate fix. every other option else just (frank)s over regular joes, either through taxation or cuts to services that the less fortunate desperately need.
- daeth

Sure. But the spending must be reduced. If a government more than doubles the debt of their jurisdiction in less than 15 years the quality of services should be through the roof. But they're not.

Big surprise, Barrie wants 8 AAV as a UFA next year.

So, as predicted, he's either going to be overpaid or a 1 year rental.

Big surprise, Barrie wants 8 AAV as a UFA next year.

So, as predicted, he's either going to be overpaid or a 1 year rental.


- JohnFergusonJr

Hopefully he has a crappy year, 25-30 points?

Big surprise, Barrie wants 8 AAV as a UFA next year.

So, as predicted, he's either going to be overpaid or a 1 year rental.


- JohnFergusonJr

Can we just enjoy this season. Every team faces these issues.

I'm tired of hearing about cap hits and Leafs can't afford anyone, blah,blah,blah. They always keep who they truly want.

I'd rather have Barrie at 8 than Muzzin at 6. Truth is, Barrie is worth 8 if he has another great year.

Hopefully he has a crappy year, 25-30 points?
- aminnes

Unless he gets hurt, no chance.

Why do you think he was so happy to come to the Leafs?

As a pending UFA, he's going to have a bunch of weapons to pass to, he's going to play on the top PP unit as the RHD with his shot and with Andersen behind him, all his defensive mistakes won't look as bad until the playoffs.

Colorado had some weapons for him to pass to but on the Leafs, he's looking at 70+ points. And then he walks and cashes in.

Unless he gets hurt, no chance.

Why do you think he was so happy to come to the Leafs?

As a pending UFA, he's going to have a bunch of weapons to pass to, he's going to play on the top PP unit as the RHD with his shot and with Andersen behind him, all his defensive mistakes won't look as bad until the playoffs.

Colorado had some weapons for him to pass to but on the Leafs, he's looking at 70+ points. And then he walks and cashes in.
- JohnFergusonJr

Oh, no, heaven forbid he gets 70+ points!

Unless he gets hurt, no chance.

Why do you think he was so happy to come to the Leafs?

As a pending UFA, he's going to have a bunch of weapons to pass to, he's going to play on the top PP unit as the RHD with his shot and with Andersen behind him, all his defensive mistakes won't look as bad until the playoffs.

Colorado had some weapons for him to pass to but on the Leafs, he's looking at 70+ points. And then he walks and cashes in.
- JohnFergusonJr

I know. I was being facetious.