Taxes Are Not the Reason Canadian Teams Aren’t Winning the Stanley Cup – The Hockey Writers – Commentary

For years, the conversation around Canadian hockey followed a familiar and convenient script. The NHL’s seven Canadian franchises operate in high-tax jurisdictions. Players effectively earn less than they would under identical contracts in Florida, Nevada, or Texas. Meanwhile, the Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Vegas Golden Knights have combined to win five of the…

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What Berube’s Firing Says About the Maple Leafs’ Urgency – The Hockey Writers – Toronto Maple Leafs

The whole conversation around Craig Berube’s firing as the Toronto Maple Leafs head coach really isn’t just about whether he was a good coach or not. It’s really about timing, pressure, and what kind of message the Maple Leafs are sending right now about where they think they are as a team. Does Berube’s Firing…

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