Barry Trotz believes that tax-free states have an unquestionable advantage in acquiring free agents
The Nashville Predators were the biggest spenders in the NHL on July 1, handing out $111.5 million to four players on the first day of free agency. Their three highlight acquisitions were stars Steven Stamkos ($32M), Jonathan Marchessault ($27.5M), and Brady Skjei ($49M). Overall, NHL teams spent $1.12 billion in contracts on the first day,
