Taxes Are Killing Canadian Hockey Teams

Thirty-three years without a Stanley Cup win, and the Canadiens are down 3-1 in the conference final — but the real story might be taxes. A new study reveals a strong link between low tax rates and NHL success, especially in the Sunbelt, where teams like Florida and Vegas — both in no-income-tax states — dominate the Cup race. Montreal, with the league’s highest tax rate, struggles to retain talent as players like Mitch Marner flee for tax savings, even sparking legal battles like Tavares’ signing bonus dispute. While climate and lifestyle matter, taxes are a growing, complex issue poised to shape future NHL negotiations. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/597812690fde5f58