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Originally Posted by jayswin
Sean Avery talks about it in his book (I know the source sucks, but the sentiment likely isn't exaggerated) how once players start playing on the road in big American cities with their big money it's basically just a countdown until they can get themselves playing for one of those teams.
The fan hopeful narrative is that guys want to win wherever provides the best chance, the player narrative is that where they live is unfortunately just as important as winning.
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Yes, the biggest markets are the most popular, but different players value different things (shocking, I know)
Sean Avery would be the poster child for wanting the largest, most anonymous city possible.