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Of course, many would have preferred to see the Edmonton Oilers, a Canadian team, win the Cup, but in the end, you can’t take anything away from the Panthers, who played some excellent hockey.
It’s a hot topic in the NHL right now, with many wondering if it’s an advantage for these teams to play in tax-free states.
Well, according to Barry Trotz, general manager of the Nashville Predators, it’s clearly an advantage.
Indeed, Preds’ GM says your dollar is a little more valuable, and therefore allows you more things, when you use it in a tax-free state.
Your dollar goes a little bit farther – Barry Trotz
In any case, that’s a very honest statement for a GM who himself benefits from the fact that his team is located in a tax-free state.
It’s easy to see why Gary Bettman continues to prefer American markets to, say, Quebec City.
In short, it’s an advantage for these teams to play in a tax-free state, but according to Barry Trotz, it’s especially an advantage with second- or third-rate players.
In his opinion, taxation isn’t entirely the reason why Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault, among others, decided to sign with the Preds.
These guys are winners. They just want to go to teams that are serious about winning. The advantage really shows with, let’s say, second- or third-rate players. – Barry Trotz
In short, let’s see in the coming years if these advantaged teams will continue to be among the most competitive in the National Hockey League.
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