As the Florida Panthers head into their third consecutive Stanley Cup Final, general manager Bill Zito addresses the perception that teams from states without income tax hold an advantage. He downplays this notion, labeling it as marginal at best. Zito attributes the Panthers’ success to the supportive culture created by ownership. He notes that the Viola family's commitment enables the organization to enhance facilities and address players' needs, emphasizing that this solid foundation contributes more to their competitive edge than tax benefits.
I think the most important thing for us in attracting players is I think the players have understood now how much we've been empowered by ownership.
The lack of in-state tax is the primary reason for Florida's success, calling it 'marginal at best.'
To allow us the flexibility to try to do the things that we think are necessary to try to win and to try to have an excellent organization.
It can't be overstated what the Viola family has done for us to allow us to implement [what we need].
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