I wonder if the media is playing up the relative/friend connection too much but he seems to have a few options if that is an important factor in his decision. Ryan Fitzgerald plays with Boston and it's his hometown, Tom is an assistant GM in Pittsburgh, his brother plays in Florida, his buddies Bill and Johnny play in Calgary, etc. I hope he signs with us but I could see him joining a team that has no previous college or family connection just as easily.
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