FolignoQuantumLeap
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(I'll just ignore that they carry our regional broadcasts and how messed up that is on so many levels)
News Article: Ottawa is 25th in ufa desirability
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The Score aka Sportsnet aka Rogers aka part owner of the Maple Leafs aka our arch rival
(I'll just ignore that they carry our regional broadcasts and how messed up that is on so many levels)
McManked
Ooh to be a Gooner
Iggy77
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It's just opinion. I think money and how good the team is are bigger factors than the city itself.
Montreal and Toronto are listed at #9 and #7 and yet I don't see some large flood of people wanting to sign there, even players who are from there.
Montreal and Toronto are listed at #9 and #7 and yet I don't see some large flood of people wanting to sign there, even players who are from there.
Do Make Say Think
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I'd qualify that as nice
That's beautiful
Manked chose a dreary day picture and you chose a beautifully lighted dusk.
I agree Ottawa isn't as beautiful as some of the extremely old European cities.
NO NHL TEAMS PLAY IN THOSE CITIES SO WHY ARE WE HAVING THIS ARGUMENT?!
Do Make Say Think
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Super Cake
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aragorn
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I went on Bing and got the first pic I could of Rome that popped
Upon further inspection it does seem rather "perfect condition"
Then I propose this
I just thought that calling Ottawa a "beautiful city" was a stretch, that's all
WTF??? That city is in ruins ...
PoutineSp00nZ
Electricity is really just organized lightning.
WTF??? That city is in ruins ...
They should break that all down and build new condos. What a waste.
YouGotAStuGoing
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Don't agree with the knocking of Bourne -- he's a very good writer when it comes to things he's knowledgeable about -- but I'd take this list as less of a "this is the way it is" and more of a "if I were in the NHL, this is where I'd rather go."
Or, to summarize...
This.
Or, to summarize...
This.
Lame article that is poorly thought out or at least poorly presented.
He states:
Weather - Okay, a case could be made for Ottawa's weather vs. cities in the south and on the west coast, but Edmonton has way worse weather than we do, and they are higher.
Team's Chances of winning the cup (or at least being a playoff team) - Again, we are on the rise, as he stated, and have a great record of making the playoffs. Again, see Edmonton comparison???
The Fans - Ottawa fans are passionate, much more so than many of those in the US, especially where Hockey is not the primary focus for sportsfans.
The Building - Well, CTC is alright, but I can't comment on other facilities, but I've been told there are many far worse than our building...
Your teammates - Not sure how to compare/assess this really.
The media spotlight, IMO, could be appealing and a problem for fans, but again, it is worse/better in other media hotbeds like Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver.
It just seems like some random guys rant, on things he knows little about. I am sure we could all do the same with random rankings. I wouldn't rank Ottawa near the top myself, but I think it is probably in the top 1/3. There are many places as a player I would rather NOT play in, unless the money, term, taxes, or some other benefit trumps my personal preferences. This summer, our problem with attracting talent likely had to do with internal cap as well...
He states:
Weather - Okay, a case could be made for Ottawa's weather vs. cities in the south and on the west coast, but Edmonton has way worse weather than we do, and they are higher.
Team's Chances of winning the cup (or at least being a playoff team) - Again, we are on the rise, as he stated, and have a great record of making the playoffs. Again, see Edmonton comparison???
The Fans - Ottawa fans are passionate, much more so than many of those in the US, especially where Hockey is not the primary focus for sportsfans.
The Building - Well, CTC is alright, but I can't comment on other facilities, but I've been told there are many far worse than our building...
Your teammates - Not sure how to compare/assess this really.
The media spotlight, IMO, could be appealing and a problem for fans, but again, it is worse/better in other media hotbeds like Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver.
It just seems like some random guys rant, on things he knows little about. I am sure we could all do the same with random rankings. I wouldn't rank Ottawa near the top myself, but I think it is probably in the top 1/3. There are many places as a player I would rather NOT play in, unless the money, term, taxes, or some other benefit trumps my personal preferences. This summer, our problem with attracting talent likely had to do with internal cap as well...
Qward
Because! That's why!
Wallet Inspector
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Anyone else tired of this "Ottawa is boring/undesirable" stigma?
I'm not delusional, I know places like New York and Toronto are more exciting, but there is still lots to do in Ottawa, while being a safe city with great living conditions.
The way people talk about you;d think we were some backwards cowtown with 1000 people in it, despite the fact Ottawa is probably more exciting than most North American cities, let alone Canadian ones.
I'm not delusional, I know places like New York and Toronto are more exciting, but there is still lots to do in Ottawa, while being a safe city with great living conditions.
The way people talk about you;d think we were some backwards cowtown with 1000 people in it, despite the fact Ottawa is probably more exciting than most North American cities, let alone Canadian ones.
PoutineSp00nZ
Electricity is really just organized lightning.
For some players ottawa is at the top of the list, for others the bottom. For most it depends on money offered and various situations.
Same as most other cities i'd wager.
Same as most other cities i'd wager.
BK201
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PoutineSp00nZ
Electricity is really just organized lightning.
I think the Ottawa is boring stigma comes from younger people that define a cities fun factor by the amount of clubs it offers.
This is where it's very, very subjective. I found New York City incredibly over-rated. It's scummy and dirty everywhere but Times Square. If you're a city person, you obviously tend to favor places such as New York, but there are tons of people who'd rather the 'burbs.
I've been to Ottawa, Montreal, New York and Toronto and I'd say Ottawa is probably only behind Montreal in terms of "beautiful".
All subjective.
Quo
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Probably. Either that or people from major metropolitan areas that don't know what to do with themselves without being confronted by sensory overload on a daily basis.
