Can’t read it under the globes paywall, which I’d be more inclined to pay if cancelling wasn’t the most outrageous, convoluted system of calling to cancel, being bribed and asked questions as to why.
shikotee
Great points raised. Specifically, the inherently bad comparison to the NBA teams with superstars. NBA superstars are on the court for 70% of the game, whereas NHL superstars are on ice 33.33333% of the game. Big 4 is an impossible formula. At the very least, need to cull and go Big 2.
torontoker13
Not enough is made of the endorsement money made outside the game. IMHO Sure places like Florida have better tax situations but I would be willing to bet marner and a few other leafs more more per year in endorsements then most teams combined
whatamidoing_2521
Even with their apparent favorable tax situation, the Panthers were complete ass for years
DougFordsGamblingAds
So the evidence here is MPG? Kinda weak.
NBA minutes are more concentrated. But in hockey:
1. The powerplay amplifies the impact of star players. 2. ‘Replacement level’ players can actually be pretty decent, and can compete with players making way more money. Between ELCs, and guys who just figure it out later in life, the gap between guys you can get for 1 million and 2 million can be small. Look at Benoit outplaying TJ Brodie this year. 3. For the non-elite guys, there seems to be a lot more year-to-year variance in performance.
So there is stuff on both sides. Florida has 3 guys in the top 30 highest paid players (likely soon to be 4).
themapleleaf6ix
Before the Huberdeau trade, I could recall a lot of disappointment in the Panthers. A lot of early exits. But ever since the trade, they’ve made two deep runs. I know Marner won’t get us back an equivalent player, but changing it up and adding other pieces which you need in the playoffs should help.
Aaron1095
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Can’t read it under the globes paywall, which I’d be more inclined to pay if cancelling wasn’t the most outrageous, convoluted system of calling to cancel, being bribed and asked questions as to why.
Great points raised. Specifically, the inherently bad comparison to the NBA teams with superstars. NBA superstars are on the court for 70% of the game, whereas NHL superstars are on ice 33.33333% of the game. Big 4 is an impossible formula. At the very least, need to cull and go Big 2.
Not enough is made of the endorsement money made outside the game. IMHO
Sure places like Florida have better tax situations but I would be willing to bet marner and a few other leafs more more per year in endorsements then most teams combined
Even with their apparent favorable tax situation, the Panthers were complete ass for years
So the evidence here is MPG? Kinda weak.
NBA minutes are more concentrated. But in hockey:
1. The powerplay amplifies the impact of star players.
2. ‘Replacement level’ players can actually be pretty decent, and can compete with players making way more money. Between ELCs, and guys who just figure it out later in life, the gap between guys you can get for 1 million and 2 million can be small. Look at Benoit outplaying TJ Brodie this year.
3. For the non-elite guys, there seems to be a lot more year-to-year variance in performance.
So there is stuff on both sides. Florida has 3 guys in the top 30 highest paid players (likely soon to be 4).
Before the Huberdeau trade, I could recall a lot of disappointment in the Panthers. A lot of early exits. But ever since the trade, they’ve made two deep runs. I know Marner won’t get us back an equivalent player, but changing it up and adding other pieces which you need in the playoffs should help.
Beware to anyone who considers trying out a subscription with the Globe and Mail: They make signing up and paying online very easy, but you will have to call in if you want to cancel.