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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
So I can join NY and be on a powerhouse, or I can go to Calgary because their fans support minor hockey... what to do, what to do?
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NY would have a strong team no doubt, but I do not think it would be so lop sided.
The salary cap and roster space would limit how many people could end up on a team. So the more players that want to play somewhere, the less attractive it gets (do you want to make good money playing a top line role, or do you want to make league minimum on a farm team).
I also do not think every player has the same motivation and preferences in cities. NYC is great, but not for everyone. Some people like skyscrapers, some like acreages, some like sunny beaches. For others it might me wearing the logo you grew up cheering for, playing in front of your peers. Some people want to be the center of attention, some people want to be some place where nobody knows them.