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In terms of no-trade destinations, the players all talk (as do the agents). They know which teams have locker room issues, management issues, coaching issues, etc.

I'm sure you'd see some unexpected cities on players' lists based on word-of-mouth rather than geographic factors.

This is also why I think BT came out first in his presser defending Calgary. He needed to nip any insinuation in the bud, to ensure future options remain as open as possible.