Just stockpile talent. Eventually when the team starts to be undeniable on the ice and entertaining to watch, players will begin to change their tune.
Edmonton is a worse city in every aspect but the mcwindow and the buzz around it has a number of players fooled into thinking there's something worth being a part of.
There are things to actually like and enjoy about the city of calgary, it just needs to provide reasons for positivity around where the team is heading that people can see and agree with. Develop an up-and-coming narrative around the club. That starts with nailing some of these draft picks.
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