7 mil is reasonable enough, it’s barely higher than Point. I’m just glad Chucky isn’t going to miss any time. Lets get this season going!
You know, the tax stuff is beaten to death around here... but it does make a difference.
I think it breaks down to something like Brayden Point taking home 4,000,000 in one year of his contract, meanwhile Tkachuk takes home 3,600,000 or so on his, even though it's 250k higher in AAV. Those are rough numbers not taking into account signing bonuses, etc.
At the end of the day, I think it's wrong to compare against Tampa and it's wrong to compare against Toronto. Both are on different spectrums, one is a tax haven, the other has a stupid tax.
I like that we get to keep Frolik now. He's a gem
I think Peters is going to try Lindholm at center in one of the final two pre-season games now that Tkachuk's back.100%
Happy to keep a valuable player in the fold versus giving him away for nothing. I think it shakes out well for Calgary in general.
Interested to see what happens to Bennett. I'd love to see him slotted in the top 6... but there's just no space.
I'm shocked it didn't start 15-30 minutes lateChucky/Tre presser is happening right now.
You are correct, it definitely makes a difference. It would be nice if there was a way for the NHL to adjust for that with the cap, but since where the player resides is a factor too, it would be far too complicated as it would have to change with literally every signing.You know, the tax stuff is beaten to death around here... but it does make a difference.
I think it breaks down to something like Brayden Point taking home 4,000,000 in one year of his contract, meanwhile Tkachuk takes home 3,600,000 or so on his, even though it's 250k higher in AAV. Those are rough numbers not taking into account signing bonuses, etc.
At the end of the day, I think it's wrong to compare against Tampa and it's wrong to compare against Toronto. Both are on different spectrums, one is a tax haven, the other has a stupid tax.
I mean, I saw some women running around with pitchforks the other day, was that not you they were chasing?The ladies should be chasing you everywhere with those looks.
If you listen to the presser, he came to the realization it would cost him a teammate just before the start of camp. so that is when Tkachuk shifted his focus from a long-term deal to a 3 year bridge. Seems like pretty elaborate and specific lip service.Meh, public speak to make him look good. Comparable was pretty clear in Brayden Point, so I don't see the idea that Tkachuk magically did this to keep the team together. He has his own interests are heart for this deal (and fair enough to him).
I'll break down the press conference for you guys.
Mathew: "I'm just excited to start playing again. I'm glad the deal got done. Finally, in closing, thank you to the fans. Especially Corpus X on CFHF who stuck behind me and believed in me when nobody else would. Seriously, if there was any other way to show my appreciation I would do it... Hold on my phone is ringing... Hello? Hi Corpipoo! Oh for sure! Hahahahaha you're so funny. How are you single? The ladies should be chasing you everywhere with those looks. Anyway I'll totally get that done. I totally owe you as my best friend in the whole world. Oh, I totally forgot I was doing a press conference! I have to go. We'll get together and have dinner soon. ... Sorry about that everyone. Anyway, yeah, thanks for your time."
You’re alright in my books Corpus. This year, poster of the year is in your future.
If you listen to the presser, he came to the realization it would cost him a teammate just before the start of camp. so that is when Tkachuk shifted his focus from a long-term deal to a 3 year bridge. Seems like pretty elaborate and specific lip service.