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Originally Posted by Monahammer
Sutter was half right 20 years ago. We should be focusing on Western Canadian Kids when most other attributes are even, IMO. The higher chance they'll be willing to set up shop and become a legend in red forever should be an attribute we consider top of draft.
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I know that the Winnipeg Jet's make a big habit of trying to draft players from the Prairies and from colder US climates like Minnesota, Michigan etc.
They feel they adjust better or know what to expect from the people, the lifestyle and the weather a little better.