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Should Canada Give Pro Athletes Tax Breaks? The NHL’s Canadian Team Problem - Episode 16
In Episode 16 of the Bleed Oil Blue Podcast, Raffaele Papaianni is joined by veteran sports broadcaster Arash Madani for a wide-ranging conversation across the sports world.
They recap the atmosphere and key results from the US Open, preview the NFL season, assess the CFL’s unpredictable West Division, and discuss the Toronto Blue Jays’ playoff outlook.
The conversation then turns to the NHL and the challenges Canadian teams face in attracting and retaining elite players. Madani argues that Canada’s higher tax environment can put its professional sports franchises at a major competitive…
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