Probably Only 3 Cdn Markets Could Produce a Sustainable Winner

[IBatch]

1 minute ago, Alflives said:

Don’t a lot of Euro plays love Montreal?  

Maybe...but the Swedes love Vancouver ha ha 

[Ghostsof1915]

Must be talking Ottawa. LOL

[erkayloomeh]

On 9/11/2019 at 10:15 PM, Nuxfanabroad said:

I'll preface this, by saying I'd like (perhaps) 10 markets in Canada, & would like them to all do well. Unfortunately, it seems 4 franchises are likely used as a version of farm-feeder(perhaps a tier between AHL & NHL?) for more 'privileged' NHL darlings. League doesn't care about success here..they'll sell tix anyways.

 

Two Ab teams, Win & Ott are probably destinations that 80-90% of big leaguers don't want to be in..although they'd never come out & boldly state as much. Anonymity, tax perks, weather, image, etc...the usual complaints for young millionaires.

 

************************* As it stands today... *********************

 

...it appears only Van, TO & MTL have potential to build sustainably*(I'll define that as capable of winning a Cup, & even defending it) great teams. I don't think Cal will ever sustain success(it'll be temporary). Then you have a league that'll likely try to trip up any serious attempts for these 3 cities. In our case, witness 2011 standards, or the "Luongo cap-recapture rule" as obvious examples.

 

TO's already in serious contract trubs, & it'll likely get worse.

 

In general, it seems Cdn teams have to cough up about 10% more, for comparable talent, than their US counterparts(esp in the sweetheart tax regions, like TBay & LV)

 

Question #1: If you believe there is a disadvantage for Cdn teams(yet you were GM of 1 of the 3 I've mentioned) would you have any specific strategy/unique approach that you'd purposefully employ in building the best roster?

You've done a really good job bringing this up.  Good post.  

I've been saying it for years that despite Edmonton being poorly managed they are a tough teàm to manage anyway. I think there are few high profile players that want to play there. 

But remember back when there was no cap. Didn't the Rangers try to buy a team and had little success with that?

There are still alot of variàbles. I believe that we will win a cup. 

I am dreading it if Toronto does. 

But the deck is definately stacked way against a team like the Oilers.

 

[Kanukfanatic]

On 9/11/2019 at 9:15 PM, Nuxfanabroad said:

I'll preface this, by saying I'd like (perhaps) 10 markets in Canada, & would like them to all do well. Unfortunately, it seems 4 franchises are likely used as a version of farm-feeder(perhaps a tier between AHL & NHL?) for more 'privileged' NHL darlings. League doesn't care about success here..they'll sell tix anyways.

 

Two Ab teams, Win & Ott are probably destinations that 80-90% of big leaguers don't want to be in..although they'd never come out & boldly state as much. Anonymity, tax perks, weather, image, etc...the usual complaints for young millionaires.

 

************************* As it stands today... *********************

 

...it appears only Van, TO & MTL have potential to build sustainably*(I'll define that as capable of winning a Cup, & even defending it) great teams. I don't think Cal will ever sustain success(it'll be temporary). Then you have a league that'll likely try to trip up any serious attempts for these 3 cities. In our case, witness 2011 standards, or the "Luongo cap-recapture rule" as obvious examples.

 

TO's already in serious contract trubs, & it'll likely get worse.

 

In general, it seems Cdn teams have to cough up about 10% more, for comparable talent, than their US counterparts(esp in the sweetheart tax regions, like TBay & LV)

 

Question #1: If you believe there is a disadvantage for Cdn teams(yet you were GM of 1 of the 3 I've mentioned) would you have any specific strategy/unique approach that you'd purposefully employ in building the best roster?

I disagree completely.

 

Any team that would be able to nail down some top level drafting talent would be able to sustain their winning for years. Now obviously that is incredibly hard to do. But any market that was able to do that could be a strong team long term.

 

Well then....I guess I don't disagree completely with your premise lol.  In Canada only the 3 teams you mention (Van, TO, MTL) would be able to afford to pay those drafting gurus big money to keep them long term.