Major Discovery Shows Why Southern Teams Have Seen so Much Success
Now that all the teams going to the Conference Finals have been revealed, fans can't wait to watch the promising games.
Every team competed hard to be where they are, and with the Stanley Cup finals so close, the intensity level will only go higher.
It seems that a few teams had a big advantage over the others, and the theory is proven by looking at who reached the third round.
Major Discovery Shows Why Southern Teams Have Seen so Much Success
What links three of the four teams left is that they're based in southern states.
Florida, Dallas, and Las Vegas all have no state tax. So the players don't pay taxes when they go to live there and play, which is about 20% of their salaries.
World Financial Report: 3 of the 4 teams left have 0 state tax. Not a coincidence, such a clear advantage to be able to pay guys 20% less against the cap.
It looks like southern teams have a clear advantage in attracting players to their teams. In addition to the lifestyle and the hot sun, they simply pay less money to live.
| POLL | ||
MAI 16 | 263 ANSWERS Major Discovery Shows Why Southern Teams Have Seen so Much Success Where would you rather play? | ||
| Florida | 84 | 31.9 % |
| Dallas | 48 | 18.3 % |
| Las Vegas | 73 | 27.8 % |
| Carolina | 58 | 22.1 % |
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