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Old 02-08-2026, 03:20 PM   #157
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Originally Posted by UKflames View Post
I read somewhere that the reason Panarin went heavy on the SB, rather than salary, is because the tax on the SB is based on where their main residence is, which in his case is Florida, low tax. The salary is taxed on work location, which is high in LA.
Interesting. Could the Flames not use this to better their offerings to big ticket free agents? 48% vs 37%

July 1st your residence is Florida/Texas, for the SB.

With the new CBA, maximizing the SB to 60% of the TCV; let's go with a Makar example @ $15m/6 yrs;
$9m SB, annually off-season domiciled in Florida, w/$6m AB/CAN annual salary. That equates to $1m annually more in Makar's pocket.

The player would of course, has to want to be in Florida/Texas in the off-season.

Curious if Coleman takes advantage...
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