I've found out something pretty interesting about the disadvantage Canadian teams are facing due to tax rates, and more.

Here's a look at American-born UFAs who had played at least 100 career games and signed with a Canadian team via free agency since 2016.

Calgary: Matt Bartkowski, Blake Coleman, Trevor Lewis
Edmonton: Derek Ryan
Montréal: Keith Kinkaid, Al Montoya, Chris Wideman
Ottawa: Alex Galchenyuk, Ron Hainsey, Nate Thompson
Toronto: Zach Bogosian, Ron Hainsey
Vancouver: Tucker Poolman
Winnipeg: Derek Forbort, Matt Hendricks, Trevor Lewis, Paul Stastny, Nate Thompson

Basically, almost all 30+ year-olds with limited options, gross overpayment and prove-me deals.

Standing predictions?

I have
1. Islanders
2. Canes
3. Flyers
4. Capitals
5. Penguins
6. Rangers
7. Devils
8. Blue Jackets

Yep, Canadian markets are at a disadvantage, the only way to equal out with the tax rates would be a tax-adjusted cap but NHL won’t do that

Also lol, Wilson is rent free in the Rangers head, big overpayment for Reaves.

Werenski also got a massive extension which is probably a fair deal for him, maybe a bit too much but he’s better than Jones

Tavares?

He’s canadian

Well I wouldn't play in Canada if I was American... Not just because of pay etc.

Honestly. This off-season is horrible. I kinda wish I never came back from vacation

Seth Jones congrats. Leafs won’t be able to re sign rielly now

Do you think the Flames are done making moves this off-season or do they have something up there sleeves

Lol Ryan Reaves getting the same return as Nate Schmidt and Dan Vladar

My predictions for the Atlantic

1. Tampa Bay Lightning (If Hedman can play)
2. Toronto Maple Leafs
3. Florida Panthers
4. Boston Bruins
5. Detroit Red Wings
6. Ottawa Senators
7. Montreal Canadiens
8. Buffalo Sabres

Well at least it isn’t Sundqvist and a 1st…

Apparently an Eichel trade could be in the cards…

How? Easily one of the best in recent memory. Last offseason was horrible

What would we have to give up?

We have signed forward Alex Barre-Boulet to a three-year contract worth $758,333 AAV. 📝: https://t.co/rYnKUzEhyv pic.twitter.com/qleVF2PxZB

— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) July 30, 2021

Interesting term here

That's a great contract imo

Low risk, high reward

If he pans out, you get a great player making less than 1M for 3 year

If he doesn't pan out, you can bury him in the AHL

Oh don’t get me wrong! This off-season has been super exciting!

I meant it is horrible in terms of the moves that have been made. They’re not the smartest moves ever….

For sure it's a great contract if BB sticks. I think he's going to have to wait another year since I don't think he's cut out for a bottom 6 role.

With the term I wonder if it is a) something to ward off waiver claims since the last 2 years are 1-way for someone yet to solidify a role in the league and b) gets BB to unrestricted free agency (i.e. something he wanted).

Lmao, no. Legitimately makes me consider trying to get a GM job. Like wtf, who are these people and where did we find them that they are now running a professional sports team

Apparently 4 first rounders equivalent so 4 of...

Zary
Pelletier
Valimaki
2022 1st
2023 1st
Dube
Mangiapane
Maybe Monahan

You pick the 4, obviously some packages are better than others so gonna be some judgement by Treliving

Id probably do Zary Valimaki 2022 1st and Dube. I DO NOT want to trade Mangiapane under any circumstance

The #redwings have acquired Mitchell Stephens from #TBLightning for a 2022 sixth-round pick.

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) July 30, 2021

The #redwings have acquired Mitchell Stephens from #TBLightning for a 2022 sixth-round pick.

— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) July 30, 2021

Yzerman is not giving up picks

Maybe he would be a fringe NHL player this year with his 2-way contract

Next year and the year after he would be a full time NHLer