For which team?
- Atomic Wedgie

did you read this one?

https://theathletic.com/1...u-think/?source=twittered

nah... I wouldn't call him stupid. Steve Simmons is stupid.

but I would question some of Burke's "judgement"... it hasn't exactly always been the best.

---> Tyler Biggs

- BorjeFan4Ever

kessel was a good player, still is.

in the overall spectrum....but hes a piece you add to help take you to the final step towards the cup. hes a goal scorer, not a team leader or guy you build your team around.

that's why hes stupid. He came in, tried to be a hero with a stupid trade that changed the franchise and it blew up in his face!

I was never a big fan of BB as you can see hah

that's good... because I don't believe anyone will be dumb enough to offer him one.

I think he wants Don Cherry's spot.
- BorjeFan4Ever

Frenchy and I are looking into it

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In perfect condition.

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- .HOHO.

Do you accept ZWD?

I love watching him too, I couldn't imagine playing hockey against him though.

I'm guessing he was a nasty SOB on the ice.
- Garnie

Yeah, seems like the kind of guy that would hack the back of your knees when you're looking the other way.

Good article that breaks it down but basically says that players with a US residence will really have no difference in pay than if they played in the US. ~~If the bulk of their getting max signing bonus. Which Toronto can do just fine.

"Based on the tax treaty between Canada and the United States, Canada can only tax signing bonuses at a maximum rate of 15%. Therefore, to the extent any income is subject to a maximum of 15% tax in Canada, a player will receive a full credit against their U.S. taxes for this income thus placing them in no worse off position by playing in Canada."

https://www.crowe.com/ca/...tm_campaign=View-Original

and you're still overpaid
- Symba007

serious question - not begin sarcastic...

what was Burke saying about the offer sheets late in calendar year 2018 and early 2019?
- BorjeFan4Ever

Burke?
Not sure what he said.

Good article that breaks it down but basically says that players with a US residence will really have no difference in pay than if they played in the US. ~~If the bulk of their getting max signing bonus. Which Toronto can do just fine.

"Based on the tax treaty between Canada and the United States, Canada can only tax signing bonuses at a maximum rate of 15%. Therefore, to the extent any income is subject to a maximum of 15% tax in Canada, a player will receive a full credit against their U.S. taxes for this income thus placing them in no worse off position by playing in Canada."

https://www.crowe.com/ca/...tm_campaign=View-Original
- lonnyBohonos

hmmmm....i wonder why burke hasn't be able to find another gm job?

I would like to think this is not true as I have always sort of admired Burke. The problem is, it sure seems like he likes to be negative about the Leafs.
- Aetherial

When I'm watching the panels, I usually remark that what some of them are saying is wrong or dumb, but with Burke, I usually only say that when he's commentating about the Leafs.

I tend to agree with him a lot more when he talks about other teams.

Yeah, seems like the kind of guy that would hack the back of your knees when you're looking the other way.
- GreatGigInTheSky

Right after you chirped him for elbowing you in the ear.

Good article that breaks it down but basically says that players with a US residence will really have no difference in pay than if they played in the US. ~~If the bulk of their getting max signing bonus. Which Toronto can do just fine.

"Based on the tax treaty between Canada and the United States, Canada can only tax signing bonuses at a maximum rate of 15%. Therefore, to the extent any income is subject to a maximum of 15% tax in Canada, a player will receive a full credit against their U.S. taxes for this income thus placing them in no worse off position by playing in Canada."

https://www.crowe.com/ca/...tm_campaign=View-Original
- lonnyBohonos

can you send this to all the donkeys in the Toronto media... so that they may read and understand...

and not spew the tax crap every couple of days?

Good article that breaks it down but basically says that players with a US residence will really have no difference in pay than if they played in the US. ~~If the bulk of their getting max signing bonus. Which Toronto can do just fine.

"Based on the tax treaty between Canada and the United States, Canada can only tax signing bonuses at a maximum rate of 15%. Therefore, to the extent any income is subject to a maximum of 15% tax in Canada, a player will receive a full credit against their U.S. taxes for this income thus placing them in no worse off position by playing in Canada."

https://www.crowe.com/ca/...tm_campaign=View-Original
- lonnyBohonos

Remember reading that when Phil signed here.

can you send this to all the donkeys in the Toronto media... so that they may read and understand...

and not spew the tax crap every couple of days?
- BorjeFan4Ever

Not all Cdn teams can afford to pay complete salaries in a bonus structure like the leafs though.

kessel was a good player, still is.

in the overall spectrum....but hes a piece you add to help take you to the final step towards the cup. hes a goal scorer, not a team leader or guy you build your team around.

that's why hes stupid. He came in, tried to be a hero with a stupid trade that changed the franchise and it blew up in his face!

I was never a big fan of BB as you can see hah
- Lucas.Neilson

agreed... I wasn't trying to imply Kessel was a bad player... he's definitely a very good one... but Burke's judgement about where the team was, was certainly proven to be flawed.... time and time again.

Not all Cdn teams can afford to pay complete salaries in a bonus structure like the leafs though.
- Garnie

sucks for them

sucks for them
- BorjeFan4Ever

Sort of, we have all the cash for loop holes and still have won jack.

hmmmm....i wonder why burke hasn't be able to find another gm job?
- Tumbleweed

I'm going out on a limb here...

1) because his evaluation of players and subsequent contracts has been wrong about 75-80% of the time

2) because he's abrasive and opinionated... kinda like Cherry stylistically, which works for a short time in the management office, but really is only suitable for obnoxious TV/Radio host type stuff

3) he can't tie a ...

you know.

We could be talking about Max Domi's comments, or Puljujarvi signing in Finland, or McDavid's knee.

Or my favourite NFL teams QB suddenly retiring.
- Aetherial

Oh, yeah? Well mine apparently turned down a contract that would've given him $30M a season, because they say he wants more.

When in reality, he's barely a $20M QB.

Right after you chirped him for elbowing you in the ear.
- Garnie

Oh, yeah? Well mine apparently turned down a contract that would've given him $30M a season, because they say he wants more.

When in reality, he's barely a $20M QB.
- GreatGigInTheSky

Cowboys?

When Burke found out the NHL valued analytics over truculence...

Burke's Leaf jealousy is absurd! He'll take any opportunity possible to poop on the Leafs and poop on Dubas. He held his envious tongue when Lou was GM but you can bet in private he was trash talking Lou too.

Josh Donaldson's first game back at the Dome tonight. It's raining today. He is indeed the Bringer of Rain.

Cowboys?
- AdamFrench

Yup