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Originally Posted by littlereddevil
I feel this was a major reason why Gaudreau chose to sign with whatever American NHL team would pay him similarly to Calgary's reported offer:
https://twitter.com/MattBarnaby3636/...16728353415168
Let's be honest, it's extremely difficult for Canadian NHL teams to compete with American markets.
I'm willing to bet that the Tkachuks (yes, Brady too), |
This tweet just says playing in Canada means nothing as an American kid. What's the basis of that? There are many Americans that have played and kept roots here in Canada, or married Canadian wives.
Because of that, the Tkachuks are half Canadian and his grandparents and extended family are all in Winnipeg, etc.