NHL commissioner Gary Bettman knocked down a “ridiculous” claim by commentator Paul Bissonnette that NHL teams based in Florida have a big advantage due to the lack of a state income tax.

Bettman tore down the argument during an appearance on TNT’s panel on Monday night prior to Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers.

As the group of commentators lobbed questions towards Bettman, who has served as NHL commissioner since 1993, it came to Bissonnette’s turn at the plate.

The former NHLer, who is affectionately known as BizNasty, brought up his previously aired concerns about the perceived competitive advantage for the teams in Florida.

“I don’t want to take anything away from the teams from Florida and the state of Florida,” Bissonnette began.

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