About $600K savings for Galchenyuk on his $4.9 M deal.
Domi is paying $400K more in tax.
The equivalent take home offer for Domi would have been $2.450M.
OEL takes home a $1M per more than if he signed sane deal in Montreal.
So not a myth.
About $600K savings for Galchenyuk on his $4.9 M deal.
Even at min salary there is a difference between Montreal and other Canadian Cities that could pay a guy's rent for the season. Don't think if I was a high end guy it would be too priority for me but a middle of the pack guy could probably bank millions over career by choosing better tax situation.About $600K savings for Galchenyuk on his $4.9 M deal.
Domi is paying $400K more in tax.
The equivalent take home offer for Domi would have been $2.450M.
OEL takes home a $1M per more than if he signed sane deal in Montreal.
So not a myth.
True. Good ole Tie. I'm not a fan of Russian players and all their BS, and if Chucky was born in Russia, I don't think I would have supported this trade. I know that sounds stupid and it probably is.Did his dad orchestrate the OHl draft to force his way to his preferred OhL destination?
I get the fear of the hockey parent but the asset we moved has an invested father as well.
I dislike Quebec as much as I dislike Russian players (except Chucky). Living in Western Canada most of my life will do that for ya.Montreal media is ruthless. There is a reason it is not a preferred market and it’s not just the outrageous tax rates.
You add in cost of living and allowed tax deductions it gets mulch worse.
Thanks for the post. I feel better.Very good point hbk! I want to share some info.
Firstly Galchenyuk's father was an ex-professional ice hockey player not unlike how Domi's dad played hockey. This "story" was just "leaked" to make it look like Bergevin had reason and to try and validate a questionable trade. This team does this to every player they trade like clockwork and quite frankly it's disgusting and classless. But at the end of the day maybe Galchenyuk's father did have a point. His kid wasn't getting a fair shake. Stanley Cup winner Lars Eller had to seek the help of a sports psychologist because of the unfair treatment by this ******ed management.
I for one am EXTREMELY excited to see Galchenyuk flourish in Arizona. Rick Tocchet is the one that helped Stamkos become who he is when no one thought he was an NHLer. For the first time in AG career he will have a real coach to work with. Now there may be some hard times ahead. Stamkos was a healthy scratch early on but if it ever happens at least it will be for the right reasons. To put it into perspective on why it didn't work out here for AG in Montreal, his two coaches were Michel Therrien who the Pittsburgh Penguins fired before going on to win the Stanley Cup and Claude Julien who ran goal scorer Phil Kessel and 21 year old superstar Tyler Seguin out of town.
Please take care of Alex Galechenyuk and really hoping your team pulls it together sooner rather than later. Good luck guys!
About $600K savings for Galchenyuk on his $4.9 M deal.
Domi is paying $400K more in tax.
The equivalent take home offer for Domi would have been $2.450M.
OEL takes home a $1M per more than if he signed sane deal in Montreal.
So not a myth.
Depending on City it might not be that far apart on COL'ing. And I have no idea how health care costs work for Player and Family??? Canadian taxes on Capital Gains as an example are really beneficial to wealthy folks and housing in half the Canadian Cities is quite economical. Down the road University and schooling is probably quite a bit cheaper in most Canadian Cities.You add in cost of living and allowed tax deductions it gets mulch worse.
Oh I get that. The biggest issue with Montreal isn't taxes. It's your media.Hmm I should probably explain. Of course there are differences in taxes that is not a myth but I don't think this is what keeps a player from signing with a team is what I meant. For the longest time all I ever heard is that UFA don't want to sign in Montreal because of high taxes but Toronto and Ottawa pay just as much as do the California states like LA and Anaheim. New York pay over 50% in taxes and yet they are the premier destination for UFAs. Then you have european hockey players who can get away with paying taxes because this isn't their place of residence. Players also do a lot of charity work so that can also be added as a right off I'm sure. Plus millionaires can afford tax lawyers finding loopholes and what not. It's not just as simple as plugging a number into a tax calculator and it's not the deciding factor. Things like winning a cup, teammates and family circumstances should take priority assuming the salaries are comparable.
I don't even remember you. Welcome back. Did you have another screen name? I'm bummed too. He was my favorite player, but the trade seems fair. Both players needed a change of scenery.I'm bummed out. Thought Domi was a Coyote for life. There was just something about his character and his quotes upon leaving here prove that. I will still wear my Domi jersey with pride, as I'm sure many others will. That being said I'm really excited for Galchenyuk. He's been a beast ever since I remember watching him in the World Juniors years back.
I dislike Quebec as much as I dislike Russian players (except Chucky). Living in Western Canada most of my life will do that for ya.
He plays for team USA, as well. He was born in Milwaukee but grew up all over the world. Moscow, Asiago, Milan, Minsk, Berlin, St. Petersburg, Chicago, Toronto and Montreal.Galchenyuk is of Belarusian descent. If you mixed up a Belarusian with a Russian they'd probably smack you upside the head.
He plays for team USA, as well. He was born in Milwaukee but grew up all over the world. Moscow, Asiago, Milan, Minsk, Berlin, St. Petersburg, Chicago, Toronto and Montreal.
He never stoped hoping and when the naysayers said 'nay' he picked up the pace.(Hehe. His mom's name wouldn't be Rochelle Rochelle, would it?)
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He left us for Twitter!Which makes me ask: whatever happened to Art Vandelay? Or am I the victim of failing memory and a myriad of name changes over the years?
Which makes me ask: whatever happened to Art Vandelay? Or am I the victim of failing memory and a myriad of name changes over the years?
A Young Girls Erotic Journey.(Hehe. His mom's name wouldn't be Rochelle Rochelle, would it?)
(Please let at least one person get that...)
Whoa long time no see @Vip
Miss ya @Vip
I don't even remember you. Welcome back. Did you have another screen name? I'm bummed too. He was my favorite player, but the trade seems fair. Both players needed a change of scenery.