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Old 07-16-2013, 04:58 PM   #154
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Originally Posted by PeteLFan View Post
Listen I love Calgary as well it's a great city live in and enjoy it, but if I'm a top free agent getting a choice between coming home and playing for the flames or go to Los Angeles I'm going to LA.

Living in a warm climate, by the beach, and lot and lots of women in the Silicon Valley yeah it's a easy choice, plus winning hockey.
Not always. In fact not long ago, LA was one of the leagues laughing stocks. Another southern failure. They were not a prime UFA destination. Even with all the glorious city perks. Yes I would choose LA now, but 7-8 years ago Calgary was probably a better option.
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