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Originally Posted by DiracSpike
Because we can't compete with the allure of large metro areas, especially in the states, to any large degree.
It's no accident that a Canadian team hasnt won the Stanley Cup since the US sunbelt expansion started in earnest. Suddenly you have a plethora of warm weather us cities that in general (in general, not for everyone but overall, before someone gets triggered) are much more attractive to players. And then it doesn't help that most of those markets have no state tax component as well. If I'm Murray Edwards I'm seriously pushing at the next CBA for salary cap or compensation benefits unique to Canadian teams to try and overcome the immense geographical challenges we face. Yes, it's kind of commie, but the data is in. If I'm gonna own a team in this league then I can't keep getting my lunch eaten and hardwork down the drain because Tampa has no state tax and beautiful weather and the Flyers only have to get on a plane once every two weeks. F that
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Agreed. And really how difficult would it be to have a pot of money that comes off players that compensates those in Canadian markets who have a higher tax base? So you get your salary as normal and then the median tax rate of the league is paid to you to compensate for the difference.
Blasphemy around here I know, but a sort of an NHL equalization fund.