Was trying to sneak that one by you
- PatC80

And he's playing in the top 6 right now.

Add something about COVID deaths from their Stanley Cup parade.

COVID is very hot right now.

And a Donald Trump reference. Will they go to the White House in the next 30 days?
- Atomic Wedgie

I doubt the Bettman wants to walk into that press bomb after successfully getting this tournament over.

Sounds about right.

While trading away a breaking down Steven Stamkos to the Devils for Jack Hughes and a first round pick.

- Scabeh

it's only funny because it's true.

Sounds about right.

While trading away a breaking down Steven Stamkos to the Devils for Jack Hughes and a first round pick.

- Scabeh

Nylander + Liljegren + 15th overall to Wpg por Laine.

Laine is a different kind of floater, and is a likeable guy.
He'd become a fan's favorite soon in Toronto
- MaximusAurelius

but Laine will not sign for 7 mil cap hit over the next 4 yrs so need to keep that Willy you dislike so much.

^^ Add Alex pieteranglo
- senstroll

Don't think the 15% tax rate on bonuses is entirely accurate - may be a little more complicated than that. Here is a list of some of the big salaries in the NHL in 2018-19 how much their salary was (including bonuses) and how much tax they paid.

I just realized tampa and dallas are two teams both from "warmer climates". I hope that does well for the NHL in those types of states.
- Aaron_85

and something about less taxes in those states ...

Don't think the 15% tax rate on bonuses is entirely accurate - may be a little more complicated than that. Here is a list of some of the big salaries in the NHL in 2018-19 how much their salary was (including bonuses) and how much tax they paid.



- winsix

This isn't exactly an accurate depiction.

All they are doing is applying "effective tax rates".

As we have seen with President Trump, the effective tax rate is only relevant if you do your taxes with Turbo Tax.

and something about less taxes in those states ...
- dmnted

Both teams are in states where the NHL players pay 0% State taxes.

This isn't exactly an accurate depiction.

All they are doing is applying "effective tax rates".

As we have seen with President Trump, the effective tax rate is only relevant if you do your taxes with Turbo Tax.
- Atomic Wedgie

That's true! And the best tax acountant / tax lawyer will always find a way to lower your taxes - the big issue is does it pass the smell test and are you going to hear those awful words "your taxes are being re-assessed"

Don't think the 15% tax rate on bonuses is entirely accurate - may be a little more complicated than that. Here is a list of some of the big salaries in the NHL in 2018-19 how much their salary was (including bonuses) and how much tax they paid.

- winsix

im sure its more complicated with your residence in the us...not sure what that list is showing us.

Eric Mac. is a lawyer/sports legal analyst...so would know more than most I assume

This isn't exactly an accurate depiction.

All they are doing is applying "effective tax rates".

As we have seen with President Trump, the effective tax rate is only relevant if you do your taxes with Turbo Tax.
- Atomic Wedgie

i give this post $750 out of 100

So back to reality ...

Where are all the buyouts?

To AP or not to AP?

If no AP who's the best of the rest on the free agent market? Brodie, Vatanen, Hamonic?

Who's some good bottom 6 fwd possibilities? Maroon is everybody's perfect 4th liner but is Brassard a gritty 3C option? Cody Eakin?
- The Law

AP or don’t bother playing next year.

I don't think Kerfoot is a top 6 forward.. I think Domi is a 2nd line guy.
- PatC80

Let's put it this way: I don't think Domi is a 2nd line guy on a Cup contender.

AP or don’t bother playing next year.
- Steven_Seagull

Go Jays!

1. Biggio 3B
2. Bichette SS
3. Grichuk CF
4. Guerrero Jr. 1B
5. Gurriel Jr. LF
6. Hernández RF
7. Villar 2B
8. Kirk DH
9. Jansen C



A. Kirk starting the first game...we all saw that coming

also, Vlad 4th and Hernandez 6 ...hmm

Let's put it this way: I don't think Domi is a 2nd line guy on a Cup contender.
- mjones242

you might be right, but then he's an overpaid 3rd line winger

this guy no good. only sign if his contract is small enough to complrely bury in minors

Go Jays!

1. Biggio 3B
2. Bichette SS
3. Grichuk CF
4. Guerrero Jr. 1B
5. Gurriel Jr. LF
6. Hernández RF
7. Villar 2B
8. Kirk DH
9. Jansen C



A. Kirk starting the first game...we all saw that coming

also, Vlad 4th and Hernandez 6 ...hmm
- senstroll

Too bad Telez is not playing in this series - he's been very good. Kirk batting 8th shows what a good hitting lineup it is. Go Jays.

This isn't exactly an accurate depiction.

All they are doing is applying "effective tax rates".

As we have seen with President Trump, the effective tax rate is only relevant if you do your taxes with Turbo Tax.
- Atomic Wedgie

I might be a sucker, but I do my taxes with Turbo Tax.

I'm fine with the return I get.

Too bad Telez is not playing in this series - he's been very good. Kirk batting 8th shows what a good hitting lineup it is. Go Jays.
- winsix

Telez is on the roster for the series, so prob get some time

adding

Ben Nicholson-Smith
@bnicholsonsmith

Rowdy Tellez advanced more quickly than Blue Jays expected. He’s a candidate to pinch hit or DH. Ross Atkins even mentioned 1B as a possibility.

Let's put it this way: I don't think Domi is a 2nd line guy on a Cup contender.
- mjones242

Meh.

There are better options as #2 centre. I think he's an ok 2nd line centre but he also needs responsible wingers to play with him.

But he proved he can catch fire for a season, maybe he brings it back, who knows?

you might be right, but then he's an overpaid 3rd line winger
- PatC80

I think Max definitely has more value than Kerfoot -- but not by a whole lot.

Domi will definitely be looking for a raise... but I wouldn't give him one.

They'll be greeted by the new supreme court judge.
- Scabeh

They decided to abort the trip

They decided to abort the trip
- Canada Cup

I see what you did there.