I'll applaud him if I'm at that game. Unfortunately I think Lenher will be pissed and probably shut out the Isles.
- JimmyP

He may be pissed at Lou and Isles' management, but he won't be pissed at the fans. He's smart enough to know the difference. I think he will appreciate the fans, as they show their appreciation for him.

I actually tried to wade through some of that Forbes article you posted, but I did not scrutinize it enough to reach the conclusion you did. I just remember reading at the time that the Islanders offered him roughly the same dollars per season that the Leafs offered ($11 MM), but over 8 years, not 7.
- JohnScammo

The bonus portion of the contract getting taxed at a much less rate than ordinary income in U.S. (37% over 500k.) was a big difference. He made a lot more signing in Toronto. He makes more on the bonus he already got paid alone than he would have made on the 8 year Isles contract. Then he would still get the salary of 1 mill a year, whatever he gets for that 8th year after this contract is done, whatever he makes on the Money he now already has in the bank from bonus, .. and obviously he is making $ doing commercials and sht in Canada.

I actually tried to wade through some of that Forbes article you posted, but I did not scrutinize it enough to reach the conclusion you did. I just remember reading at the time that the Islanders offered him roughly the same dollars per season that the Leafs offered ($11 MM), but over 8 years, not 7.
- JohnScammo

He's correct, the bonus money gets taxed at an insanely-lower rate in Canada than regular income does. He/the article is also correct about it being lockout-proof. He gets all his money, basically, up front and if/when a lockout occurs then he only loses minimal salary.

Look at his actual base salary vs. the signing bonus money every year

He's correct, the bonus money gets taxed at an insanely-lower rate in Canada than regular income does. He/the article is also correct about it being lockout-proof. He gets all his money, basically, up front and if/when a lockout occurs then he only loses minimal salary.

Look at his actual base salary vs. the signing bonus money every year


- eichiefs9

we actually agree on something? wtf

we actually agree on something? wtf
- niteislander

Right is right

He's correct, the bonus money gets taxed at an insanely-lower rate in Canada than regular income does. He/the article is also correct about it being lockout-proof. He gets all his money, basically, up front and if/when a lockout occurs then he only loses minimal salary.

Look at his actual base salary vs. the signing bonus money every year


- eichiefs9

I also think I saw in that article that Toronto even had an advantage over Tampa, tax-wise, despite the fact the Florida has no income tax. I wonder if Stamkos realized this when he re-upped with Tampa?

OK, now I think we Islander fans owe Tavares a big apology for lobbing snakes at him. Can we hold an appreciation day for him?

I also think I saw in that article that Toronto even had an advantage over Tampa, tax-wise, despite the fact the Florida has no income tax. I wonder if Stamkos realized this when he re-upped with Tampa?

OK, now I think we Islander fans owe Tavares a big apology for lobbing snakes at him. Can we hold an appreciation day for him?
- JohnScammo

We should have a day for him and Oleg Kavasha. Let’s not forget the booing Oleg endured.

Bottom line is Nielsen, okposo, Martin, halak, Macdonald, parentau and count less other ufa's got standing ovations when they came back because they didnt say for over a year

"This is the only place I want to be this I my home dont trade me I love it hear I want to win a cup here"

That's it

God damn can we stop talking about this guy already

One of the people complaining about Belmont suggested they use the land for this:

Also not true.. sorry to pick on you. According to the Forbes article I posted earlier he ended up getting about $20 mill more over the legnth of the contract b/c of the Bonus $ tax rate in Canada. It's only taxed at 15 ish % which is why that contract was all up front Bonus $ and then basically league minimum for 7 years.. ish. It also protects PJ boy from lock out.
- niteislander

The one thing about that is, the 15% applies to Matthews, as he is a U.S citizen and resides in Arizona. I wonder if it did to Tavares since he was Canadian?
Leafs signing bonuses are very underrated. It's actually a bigger deal than Floirda's taxes always talked about.

One of the people complaining about Belmont suggested they use the land for this:




- eichiefs9

I also read one of these Q&A’s on twitter and it sounds like you won’t be allowed to tailgate in the parking lot

I also read one of these Q&A’s on twitter and it sounds like you won’t be allowed to tailgate in the parking lot
- Vukota

I'll believe that one when I see it

Translation 1-116: lol eat poop

I'll believe that one when I see it
- eichiefs9

😂😂😂 somebody said they are gonna have something set up outside for the tailgaters but it will be like 12 bucks for a beer

Translation 1-116: lol eat poop
- eichiefs9

😂😂😂

😂😂😂 somebody said they are gonna have something set up outside for the tailgaters but it will be like 12 bucks for a beer
- Vukota

Yeah watch me roll up with a big gulp that's 95% filled with vodka

Asking the real important questions

We should have a day for him and Oleg Kavasha. Let’s not forget the booing Oleg endured.
- Cptmjl

No-leg Kvasha. Thanks for the memories.

One of the people complaining about Belmont suggested they use the land for this:




- eichiefs9

Why not have both? Then we can train the bees to sting Pajama Boy.

Why not have both? Then we can train the bees to sting Pajama Boy.
- JohnScammo

"The beekeeping area will be designated as, and quarantined to, the visitor's locker room within the arena"

Asking the real important questions
- eichiefs9

Reading some of these and the complaints have been facking hysterical

No-leg Kvasha. Thanks for the memories.
- JohnScammo

At least his best games were usually against the Rangers. The problem was...well...every other game.

Reading some of these and the complaints have been facking hysterical
- Vukota

I love how most of these morons keep referring to the retail village as a "mega-mall". It's 315k sq ft and Roosevelt Field is 2M sq ft

"The beekeeping area will be designated as, and quarantined to, the visitor's locker room within the arena"
- eichiefs9

Or bring them into the arena and train them to sting Josh Bailey and Andrew Ladd when they glide around the ice.