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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
As mentioned, he grew up there. That is not enough on its own, but consider Mario Lemieux - he didn't want to sign with Pittsburgh. But he ended up staying there, and he (eventually) completely turned the franchise around. And he is now an owner of the team.
I think he would agree that sticking with the lowly Penguins was a good idea.
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Team success aside, players love it in AZ. Great lifestyle. Out of the spotlight. The arena (once you get there) is really nice. Cheap margueritas. Lots of golf (handy because of your shortened hockey season).