Gentle Man
09/12
How are Chicago and LA terrible cities? St Louis and Washington aren't exactly bad either.
I think fans overestimate a players desire to play in the NHL versus living in a city.
Shouldn't the location of the AHL team factor more if we're talking location sine he's more likely to end up there?
I'd also consider team's ability to develop prospects, recent success with prospects, and depth in farm system more than city.
I hate LA.
It is expensive, it is overly crowded, tax rates are stupidly high (sales tax, property tax, etc). Sales tax alone starts at 9.5 to upwards of 10.75. Orange County is 7.75. It is ass.
Air Quality is high. It is legitimately hard to breathe in there sometimes with all the smog.
I wouldnt be shocked if people who play in LA live outside of it. I think it's atrocious. If I have to drive through LA, I make it my mission to go around it. It takes 30 minutes to travel 5 miles.
I freaking hate LA.