Reds4Life
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- Dec 24, 2007
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and vice versa.
I don't think you'll get may arguments that the NHL is the best hockey league in the world by a fair margin. Leaving out style of play differences and that some players are better in some leagues, the NHL is the most difficult to make, the toughest to play in and have success - by far.
I completely agree with the social factors impacting one's ability to play well in a new country/culture. Playing at an elite level is hard enough on-ice, but being able to do that with the distractions/adjustments off the ice is different for everyone, impossible to quantify.
Jorgen Jonsson is a great example. There were some NHL games where he looked dominant, best player on the ice. Other times he looked disinterested and lost.
Yes, of course