Yeah I really think weather factors very little into a UFA's team decision. Maybe a bit moreso if they have families, but the players barely live in the city as it is. Theyre constantly travelling, and spend summers wherever they want. It seems like most have homes in some hot/summer vacation spot. Winning I think would be first and foremost on the list for any player. Personal opportunity may rank higher depending on their age, skill level, overall personal outlook on life.
As a poster said earlier, most NHL players come from Canada, Northern US or Northern Europe. They are more than used to crappy cold winters I'm sure. And the cold in Calgary is vastly over-exaggerated. Some days are cold yes, but they are much fewer and far between than people seem to know (or care to hear).
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