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Dave Hyde: Panthers’ Marchand didn’t expect to return — then Florida’s little helper appeared

From the Panthers to the Dolphins, South Florida teams sell the weather, the great places to live and … no state income tax.

Florida income tax state law has helped Stanley Cup champion Panthers in free agency

Brad Marchand said if not for the Florida Panthers playing in a state with no income tax, they would not have re-signed their ...

Brad Marchand Deals Blow To NHL’s Attempt To Downplay Income Tax By Saying The Quiet Part Out Loud

The NHL has attempted to downplay the notion that teams that play in a state with no income tax have an advantage when it comes to signing players to a ...

“Until I get kicked out”: Brad Marchand details retirement plans as he commits long-term future to Florida Panthers

After 15 seasons with Boston, Brad Marchand joined the Florida Panthers in 2025, citing Florida's favorable tax structure as ...

Brad Marchand reveals ‘main reason’ contract negotiations stalled with Bruins

Speaking to reporters during the Panthers’ media day, Brad Marchand revealed why he and the Bruins couldn’t come to terms on ...

Brad Marchand admits Florida's lack of state tax a big reason he was able to re-sign with Panthers

He was wrong. Bennett — the Conn Smythe Award winner as MVP of the Stanley Cup playoffs — got eight years to stay with Florida. Ekblad got eight years as well, a deal that could give him 19 years with ...

NHL News: Brad Marchand unintentionally rubs salt into Bruins fans’ wounds with statement about Panthers fanbase

Brad Marchand's days with the Boston Bruins are a thing of the past now, as the veteran star prepares for his first full NHL season with the Florida Panthers.