New York state has a 8.82% state tax rate for income over $1,026,251
$6M salary. $529,200 in NY State taxes
6 years. That's $3,175,200.
No state income tax in Florida
That same $6M is worth more in Florida.
TB is in Buffalo tonight. Buffalo would need to offer $6.5M per to match $6M from TB. Callahan wanted $6.5M from the Rangers. $6M in Florida is the same money. Buffalo could front load the contract but will they really do that considering that's a major rebuild?
http://tbo.com/sports/lightning/bolts-notes-buffalo-game-a-homecoming-for-rw-callahan-20140329/