@GrantMike14@mirtle I think the tax savings part is overstated and there are other factors at play here: things like climate and less pressure playing for US teams where hockey isn't in as much of a spotlight like in Canadian cities.
.@mirtle Time to do a story about the situation with Canadian teams losing players...Marner, Hughes, Ehlers and now Tkachuk. Why do #NHL players not want to play in Canada? Does the NHL need to do something about the power imbalance in the league?
I feel much better about the #LeafsForever since I just realized tonight that the two first round picks they traded away are protected. Might as well just keep losing at this point.
Canadian junior hockey and NCAA programs are in open competition for top talent.
I spoke with OHL commissioner Bryan Crawford, NCAA coaches, CHL executives, and NHL agents about the fight for prospects β and why the CHL cut off all-access scouting passes.
https://t.co/bnxA1iJsww
Ken Dryden, the legendary Montreal Canadiens goaltender who backstopped the teamβs 1970s dynasty to six Stanley Cups, has passed away at the age of 78 following a battle with cancer.
News release β
https://t.co/yKQdmTE8Me
"HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN!"
π Listen to @Bonsie1951's incredible call of William Nylander's second goal of the night to seal the victory for #LeafsForever on TSN 1050 as they beat the Senators 4-2 to advance in the Battle of Ontario! ππ