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Originally Posted by Johnhitbox
I’m not sure If this a question for a whole new thread.. but, is Calgary one of those places players just don’t want to sign in, And why? The weather isn’t as bad as most areas.
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Calgary is a bottom 5 market in terms of desirability for most players.
1. Brutal travel schedule. Tons of extra time flying, customs etc.
2. Fish bowl. Flames are the biggest show in town so the pressure is high. I wonder how Johnny feels with fans all over twitter saying we need to trade him and big media outlets speculating on it.
3. Small market. Calgary is a relatively small city compared to many of the other NHL cities. Places like Toronto, Chicago, LA, NY have much more to offer for a young millionaire
4. Weather. It is Canada and cold during most of the season
5. Building. There is not a super nice practice facility near the rink or a state of the art building. This is coming but still 4-5 years away.