Dreger: Filppula rejected a deal to Montreal too

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Dreger was on Leafs lunch today and he hinted at the fact that one of the reasons Fippula isn't a Leaf today, may be the treatment of Brooks Laich, because Brooks Laich is in the minors and he may have put some things out there that impacted Fupplia's desire to be a Leaf.

He also said however that a deal with Montreal was also on the table and was rejected

That's even more surprising to me then rejecting a deal to the Leafs because the habs are leading the division they are a team of the present where as the Leafs are the team of the future The habs are more ready to win you'd think he'd be open to going to a team wit the best goalie in the world.

rejecting a deal to a team with the amount of young talent Toronto has is something I found odd but they aren't ready to win yet. But Montreal is, their window is NOW I would think he would go there for sure.

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[Jesus Take the Wheel]

Dreger was on Leafs lunch today and he hinted at the fact that one of the reasons Fippula isn't a Leaf today, may be the treatment of Brooks Laich, because Brooks Laich is in the minors and he may have put some things out there that impacted Fupplia's desire to be a Leaf.

He also said however that a deal with Montreal was also on the table and was rejected

That's even more surprising to me then rejecting a deal to the Leafs because the habs are leading the division they are a team of the present where as the Leafs are the team of the future The habs are more ready to win you'd think he'd be open to going to a team wit the best goalie in the world.

rejecting a deal to a team with the amount of young talent Toronto has is something I found odd but they aren't ready to win yet. But Montreal is, their window is NOW I would think he would go there for sure.

Might also have something to do with moving to Canadian market, especially coming from a location like TB.. Lots of added media coverage that some players just don't want

 

[Dan403]

Might also have something to do with moving to Canadian market, especially coming from a location like TB.. Lots of added media coverage that some players just don't want

Its all about the taxes. Florida vs. TO & Montreal.

 

[Uber Coca]

Some people don't like the spotlight.

 

[Jesus Take the Wheel]

Its all about the taxes. Florida vs. TO & Montreal.

Was also going to mention that.. but I don't know anything about the tax structure in Philly so thought better not to.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Its all about the taxes. Florida vs. TO & Montreal.

ok but why not reject every deal then if that is what it is? because unless you go to Dallas or the panthers then taxes will be worse no matter where you go.

 

[tarheelhockey]

God, to have been a fly on the wall in Yzerman's office this past week.

 

[PAZ]

I imagine it has more to do with the Canadian Market than anything. How many veterans have we seen lose their reputation on Montreal and Toronto?

 

[Moose Head]

It's the taxes. He probably had better offers when he was an UFA, but after tax income is important to him. Whatever. There's a reason he wanted that limited NTC. Good on him for exercising his rights.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

It's the taxes. He probably had better offers when he was an UFA, but after tax income is important to him. Whatever. There's a reason he wanted that limited NTC. Good on him for exercising his rights.

if it's the taxes you stay in the place with no state tax that's Florida or Texas

if it's strictly taxes you don't move.

 

[The Macho King]

Lol - this taxes meme has gotten out of hand. Taxes for the last year of his contract made the difference? Come on. He didn't want to play there because he didn't want to play there. Not everyone wants to go to "Hockey Mecca" where your hot dog eating habits are discussed without irony in the local media.

 

[Tatar Shots]

ok but why not reject every deal then if that is what it is? because unless you go to Dallas or the panthers then taxes will be worse no matter where you go.

He didn't have a full no trade clause.

He was probably just happy in Tampa and didn't want to move. I don't see why that is so hard for people to believe

 

[Prairie Habs]

Lol - this taxes meme has gotten out of hand. Taxes for the last year of his contract made the difference? Come on. He didn't want to play there because he didn't want to play there. Not everyone wants to go to "Hockey Mecca" where your hot dog eating habits are discussed without irony in the local media.

http://gavingroup.ca/personal-income-tax-rates-in-nhl-cities/

Difference between Montreal and TB on a one year contract at five million is $705,996. Its great that you can freely spend other people's money, but players do care about things like this.

 

[LEAFANFORLIFE23]

Lol - this taxes meme has gotten out of hand. Taxes for the last year of his contract made the difference? Come on. He didn't want to play there because he didn't want to play there. Not everyone wants to go to "Hockey Mecca" where your hot dog eating habits are discussed without irony in the local media.

he's in philly now,when it comes to american hockey edia they might be the toughest

 

[Leonardo87]

Wow, I guess 3rd times a charm? In Filppula's defense, would not want to leave the Tampa area either. It's nice down there. Not taking anything away from Toronto or Montreal, which heard are beautiful cities, just different climate.

 

[PG Canuck]

Wow, I guess 3rd times a charm? In Filppula's defense, would not want to leave the Tampa area either. It's nice down there. Not taking anything away from Toronto or Montreal, which heard are beautiful cities, just different climate.

Not to mention, the markets are a little different. Just a little. I'm thinking Filppula doesn't want that stress at this point in his career as well. He seems pretty content in TB.

 

[Stuzchuk]

Taxes are 51% in Canada for a hockey player (above 450k), except for AB... So to live on half salary, might have a lot to do withhim saying no

 

[BLONG7]

http://gavingroup.ca/personal-income-tax-rates-in-nhl-cities/

Difference between Montreal and TB on a one year contract at five million is $705,996. Its great that you can freely spend other people's money, but players do care about things like this.

This is a serious chunk of change...Taxes in Canada vs the US puts the Cdn franchises at a real disadvantage...

He gets to keep more of his money, but the media and fans in Philly will probably not be kind, if he doesn't show up.

 

[Beerfish]

I like how these JAG players get to dictate where they want to play. who cares, this guy is not an impact player. He's overrated and under performed that's why Tampa is shipping him out.

 

[swimmer77]

cheese steaks

 

[TOGuy14]

Dreger was on Leafs lunch today and he hinted at the fact that one of the reasons Fippula isn't a Leaf today, may be the treatment of Brooks Laich, because Brooks Laich is in the minors and he may have put some things out there that impacted Fupplia's desire to be a Leaf.

He also said however that a deal with Montreal was also on the table and was rejected

That's even more surprising to me then rejecting a deal to the Leafs because the habs are leading the division they are a team of the present where as the Leafs are the team of the future The habs are more ready to win you'd think he'd be open to going to a team wit the best goalie in the world.

rejecting a deal to a team with the amount of young talent Toronto has is something I found odd but they aren't ready to win yet. But Montreal is, their window is NOW I would think he would go there for sure.

Income taxes could play a large part in this.

Moving to Toronto or Montreal would cost him approximately $700K in additional tax

http://gavingroup.ca/personal-income-tax-rates-in-nhl-cities/

 

[hototogisu]

I like how these JAG players get to dictate where they want to play. who cares, this guy is not an impact player. He's overrated and under performed that's why Tampa is shipping him out.

They do when they receive a no-trade clause from their team...

 

[hersky77]

Weird that he said yes to philly though. In the grand scheme of things.

 

[MXD]

Income taxes could play a large part in this.

Moving to Toronto or Montreal would cost him approximately $700K in additional tax

http://gavingroup.ca/personal-income-tax-rates-in-nhl-cities/

Yeah...
I mean, it's really no big deal if the player is on the last year of his deal. But if he has another year left...

 

[Redline]

Its all about the taxes. Florida vs. TO & Montreal.

Can't really blame him or the scores of others who want as much cash in their pockets as possible. Theres no such thing as too much money.