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Originally Posted by Cali Panthers Fan
Um okay, sure, but the reality is that it's a minor factor at best.
Yes, if choosing between Florida and Winnipeg, 8/10 will probably choose Florida. However, if Florida was still terrible and Winnipeg was on the verge of winning a cup, 9/10 players would probably choose Winnipeg.
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I strongly disagree with this. For starters, winning is not guaranteed particularly championships. So I'm sure players think about where an organization is but Winnipeg was the best team in the regular season - if that doesn't mean they are a contender what does?
There is absolutely no question in my mind that markets like Florida, California and NY hold an advantage. And it's been demonstrated time and time again.
That doesn't mean Florida doesn't get credit for building a great team. They have made a ton of really savvy and smart decisions.
But is their location an advantage? Of course it is. A minor one? No way.
Tkachuk certainly didn't put Winnipeg on the list of teams he would re-sign with did he?