Joined: Dec. 2017
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Players have to accept the offer sheet, which in the past Tampa players haven’t done. Point being the main example, ironically with Montreal. I’ve seen reported since he filed for arb, Colton can no longer be offer sheeted as well. Also, because I know it’s brought up a lot, the tax thing isn’t as big as assumed and talked about. When Stone signed in Vegas his agent went to Forbes and said the difference was like 80k/year to if he signed in Ottawa. Smart accounting and how taxes are applied based on where you play, bonuses etc. can make them almost irrelevant. Not saying every player takes those steps, but the loopholes exist to really minimize the impact