alright, prefering NJ is fine, but as the other poster i responded to seemed to imply that everyone would prefer NJ which i disagree with. i have family in NJ and its a beautiful state no doubt
I think it’s more an issue of hf posters in bigger markets or good teams (at least some sort of plurality if them) roll out the “no UFA would ever want to live in NJ” or “Newark is such a dump” (as if the players all live in the arena or something). That gets tiresome. I’ve seen WPG get the same treatment. I’ve seen some Americans trashing all Canadian teams as places players would never want to go. I’m sure those are teenagers and the uninformed. My guess is that the UFA guys are primarily interested in money and term or a perceived good chance at the cup. I’m not aware of any team where a bulk of players hate the area. I’d be surprised in today’s day and age if that could be kept under wraps.