hab 4ever
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I don't know what is the problem with Montreal in the Cba. Last year, we spent like 43 000 000 $ on our payroll and still were almost 30 000 000 below some big-market teams (Ã la Detroit). This year, we get to spend a bit less (39 M), but this figure puts up at the very top of the league, at Detroit's level. In fact, this CBA allows mid-markets and mid-to-big market teams to reach the big-markets spending level. The argument is flawed. If the salary cap goes up to 50 M (very unlikely), it will be due to a league-wide increase in revenue, thanks to a new TV deal in the USA (if that ever happens). Still if a 300 000 000 deal is reached, Montreal will get its own share (10 000 000). How is this CBA bad for us ? I'm not too scared about the high taxes rate in Montreal. The fact is that hockey players are paid in US $, but live with Canadian $. For example, 5 M $ becomes 6-6,5 $ for our guys, which is very enticing for Canadian hockey players. Furthermore, cost-living is very advantageous for Montrealers, as opposed to numerous American cities and to Toronto. For example, someone making 85 Ks (Montreal) a year would have to get 105 in Toronto to have the same quality of life. Finally, the city is both gorgeous and safe, the citizens are committed to their hockey team, and the list goes on. Seriously, I feel like this CBA is great for Montreal. I'm tired of hearing fans (in Ottawa, and now in Montreal) saying how bad this CBA is. Shouldn't we enjoy the multiple benefits of the deal ? Shouldn't we simply enjoy the return of our favourite sport ? I do.
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