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Originally Posted by Matty81
I think it's funny anyone would say canadian fans feel entitled to win after 30 years without a cup.
It's cheezy and contrived putting sports in places where there is no culture for it and setting up a system where they can beat the places that develop the players and have more fan interest and support. And long run I think by doing it the nhl is cutting its own throat. I generally hate wheb ppl use the tern cultural appropriation in the face but this scenario right here gives me pause.
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Really? Hockey in Florida is cultural appropriation? Reeeeallly?
Players coming from California, Arizona and Texas are proof that hockey can spread. Florida has only had a successful hockey franchise for the last decade or so. It stands to reason that we probably don't start seeing young players out of Florida in any significant way for the next 5-10 years as young fans become athletes. But it will happen. The popularity of the team (and hockey overall) has changed substantially since 2004. Kids will see the excitement of the game and some will want to play. Some will end up being good.
I don't know why we get so defensive about it. Having our game become popular in unexpected new places is a good thing.