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Thunderball · 07-02-2019, 01:40 PM

I highly suspect all 7 Canadian teams (and not just the "small markets") are on many NTCs for a few reasons:

- Higher tax (It's no secret that the Alberta teams had the best chance of attracting free agents back when the tax rate was 39% vs. 48%. Most US jurisdictions are under 50% tax, except some NY and CA teams, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec are all over 50%. Tennessee and Texas are around 35%).
- High media exposure/scrutiny
- Lack of anonymity
- Lack of Championships in recent years
- Lifestyle (Toronto, Montreal and maybe Vancouver less so, but none compare to NYC or LA)
- Language (Montreal only)
- Non Canadian players preferring US over Canada generally

Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and to a lesser extent Calgary might have exception cases (arguably in that order), but I've heard when players have NTCs, its generally Canada (up to all 7), Buffalo, and some mix of Arizona, Columbus, Minnesota and Carolina.

07-02-2019, 01:40 PM	#306
Thunderball Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Calgary, AB Exp:	I highly suspect all 7 Canadian teams (and not just the "small markets") are on many NTCs for a few reasons: - Higher tax (It's no secret that the Alberta teams had the best chance of attracting free agents back when the tax rate was 39% vs. 48%. Most US jurisdictions are under 50% tax, except some NY and CA teams, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec are all over 50%. Tennessee and Texas are around 35%). - High media exposure/scrutiny - Lack of anonymity - Lack of Championships in recent years - Lifestyle (Toronto, Montreal and maybe Vancouver less so, but none compare to NYC or LA) - Language (Montreal only) - Non Canadian players preferring US over Canada generally Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and to a lesser extent Calgary might have exception cases (arguably in that order), but I've heard when players have NTCs, its generally Canada (up to all 7), Buffalo, and some mix of Arizona, Columbus, Minnesota and Carolina. Last edited by Thunderball; 07-02-2019 at 01:54 PM.