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Originally Posted by Textcritic
I don't see how. If a player is fragile enough to be negatively affected by fan angst, then it is likely that he was never going to break through in the first place.
Please explain how the expectations of total strangers will impact his development.
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It's media expectations and they do. No man is an island. I'm not saying it will ruin him single handedly, but it is tough on players. Do players find it difficult to play in Toronto or Montreal? Quite honestly, I'm a little baffled I have to defend that assertion...