NHL’s state income tax debate heats up with the Florida Panthers back in the Stanley Cup Final
June 10, 2025
The Florida Panthers are two wins away from being the fifth Stanley Cup champion in the past six years to based in a U.S. state with no income tax. It has become a hot topic around the NHL. The financial edge is just one advantage teams like the Panthers, Vegas Golden Knights, Tampa Bay Lightning and Dallas Stars have in attracting and retaining players. Everything from the weather to strong ownership and talented front offices and rosters factors in. Places like Edmonton have different draws, including the passion of a hockey-mad fan base.