News Article: Ottawa is 25th in ufa desirability

[Proust*]

That explains it. Most Torontonians I've met are good people, but a lot of them seem to have born with a silver spoon up their butt and have an incredibly snobby attitude towards Ottawa.

After being raised in Ottawa and moving to Toronto, I totally get it. Ottawa has got beauty that Toronto lacks, but Toronto has it beat everywhere else.

Toronto is a better city by a fair margin.


Also, I once had a conversation with Georges Laracque at a gala, and he told me that Ottawa is not a desireable destination for players. Neither was Montreal or Toronto, but for different reasons (media and pressure).

 

[Bazel5]

Same with the above poster. Born and raised in Ottawa but have been living in Toronto for the past 13 years. Like many of other posters have stated, really depends on the players lifestyle and preferences.

Ottawa would be great for settling and raising a family (possibly a factor for Corvo). It has a nice small town feel with a few big city amenities. Toronto, in comparison to Ottawa, has much more exciting things to do for maybe a single person or young couple.

 

[Upgrayedd]

Could care less about the opinion list, but for those on here saying Ottawa is not a beautiful city, well those of us that prefer nature over buildings disagree!

 

[BrawlFan]

If we are one UFA away from winning the cup we are #1. Winning fixes everything.

But seriously how did you think we would finish? compare us to Toronto, NYC, anyplace in Cali, Florida, ...

these are premier places where I go to vacation lol if I coudl live there and earn a great living thats where I'm going.

Surprised Detroit is so high tho, I've been to Detroit lol Detroit is terrible

 

[Do Make Say Think]

Could care less about the opinion list, but for those on here saying Ottawa is not a beautiful city, well those of us that prefer nature over buildings disagree!

Ottawa isn't beautiful

It's nice

Ain't nothing wrong with nice

 

[starling]

OK, I get the taxes thing. But Toronto at 7th? LOOOOL

 

[tony d]

I'd have Ottawa higher than 25th on a desirability list. Still this is just an opinion article and nothing more.

 

[TSA0402]

Wouldnt take what this person says very seriously, granted I think the point that Ottawa isn't one of the more desirable hockey destinations is a valid one.

 

[Proust*]

Ottawa isn't beautiful

It's nice

Ain't nothing wrong with nice

It is not loaded with architectural gems but the city is easily one of the most beautiful in Canada. Most of it has to do with nature, but those count.

 

[mcnorth]

If I was a free agent I'd like to move to Ottawa. I don't live in Ottawa - but of all the cities I've been to it is my favourite 'big' city and the one I'd like to live in. One of the reasons I'm a Sens fan is the city.

Someone start a thread.

 

[Valois]

Let me tell you this. I live in Toronto and I think it's absolutely a horrific city to raise a family in and just in general. I have never understood the hype with Toronto as a major destination. I'd rather live in a smaller and more humble city than this junk.

Everyone looks at you like they wanna kill you, that screams exciting! Doesn't it!

I have a friend who works at the score and tells me half the people have no idea what they are talking about there, they just got the job cause they know someone there.

Did my university in Toronto and stayed an extra year. For these exact reasons plus the boneheaded attitude towards people riding bikes, I would be fine if I never saw the place again in my life.

I do understand liking Toronto more though, there's definitely more urban stuff to do. I'd rather have beautiful trails, a compact downtown, less stress, and more space to play music though (as in places you can do it without pissing off neighbors, obviously toronto has more venues). I wouldn't mind moving to Montreal though.

 

[Proust*]

I lived in the nice part of Toronto for a year, I completely agree with this.

Did my university in Toronto and stayed an extra year. For these exact reasons plus the boneheaded attitude towards people riding bikes, I would be fine if I never saw the place again in my life.

I do understand liking Toronto more though, there's definitely more urban stuff to do. I'd rather have beautiful trails, a compact downtown, less stress, and more space to play music though (as in places you can do it without pissing off neighbors, obviously toronto has more venues). I wouldn't mind moving to Montreal though.

I didn't like Toronto the 1st year I lived here, but after that, everything changed. It's a very common occurrence for people who move here......

Also, it's not a great city if you don't have a little bit of money. Most students hate the city.

I (and many former Ottawa residents) found people in Ottawa to be snobbier and more close-minded than people in Toronto. Maybe it's all the bureaucrats... I don't know.

 

[Icelevel]

Let me tell you this. I live in Toronto and I think it's absolutely a horrific city to raise a family in and just in general. I have never understood the hype with Toronto as a major destination. I'd rather live in a smaller and more humble city than this junk.

Everyone looks at you like they wanna kill you, that screams exciting! Doesn't it!

I have a friend who works at the score and tells me half the people have no idea what they are talking about there, they just got the job cause they know someone there.

i lived in toronto for 10 years. horrible place for a family imo. ottawa is not perfect with a LOT of room for improvement but it's made me not miss toronto one bit.

 

[Charliebox]

The best part is that he ranked Buffalo higher than Ottawa!
Buffalo is a garbage city with dilapidated buildings and boarded up houses everywhere.
The team sucks, the management sucks and the fans - while passionate- are a**holes.
The climate is similar to Ottawa in the winter.

There is really no reason why on Earth, at this point, Buffalo shouldn't be dead last or at least in the bottom 3.

 

[Do Make Say Think]

The best part is that he ranked Buffalo higher than Ottawa!
Buffalo is a garbage city with dilapidated buildings and boarded up houses everywhere.
The team sucks, the management sucks and the fans - while passionate- are a**holes.
The climate is similar to Ottawa in the winter.

There is really no reason why on Earth, at this point, Buffalo shouldn't be dead last or at least in the bottom 3.

Taxes are a lot less I guess?

 

[BK201]

The best part is that he ranked Buffalo higher than Ottawa!
Buffalo is a garbage city with dilapidated buildings and boarded up houses everywhere.
The team sucks, the management sucks and the fans - while passionate- are a**holes.
The climate is similar to Ottawa in the winter.

There is really no reason why on Earth, at this point, Buffalo shouldn't be dead last or at least in the bottom 3.

Well they do have a chipoltes where as Ottawa does not. Same with Toronto.

 

[Larionov]

Buffalo and Edmonton higher than us? Child, please. Buffalo is a total dump, and absolutely NONE of the players' wives want to move to Edmonton. None.

The funniest part, though, was listing the Habs ninth. The Habs have had a miserable time attracting free agents due to language, the intense media pressure, and taxes. That has been well documented for years. To list them ninth was completely clueless. They are easily in the bottom third.

 

[Quo]

I keep this handy. You've probably all seen it but...

 

[BK201]

The ont real question is does Edmonton have a chipotles because if it does too it's all starting to come together.

 

[Stassino]

I don't know if I'd call Ottawa "beautiful"

It's not ugly though

The only cities even close to Ottawa in terms of cosmetic appeal and beauty are Victoria and Vancouver..

Do the people saying it's ugly live in Vanier or Kanata?

Central Ottawa and the canal area make it a truly beautiful city..

 

[bert]

Most poorly written article I have read in a long time.

 

[Do Make Say Think]

The only cities even close to Ottawa in terms of cosmetic appeal and beauty are Victoria and Vancouver..

Do the people saying it's ugly live in Vanier or Kanata?

Central Ottawa and the canal area make it a truly beautiful city..

I live in the Market

I never said Ottawa is ugly, it isn't

I just said that it doesn't qualify as "beautiful" to me

There is something between beautiful and ugly

 

[bert]

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.

Bolded is what its all about, most players move home in the offseason. They are also on the road for half the year too so there goes the climate argument, even if you're a young guy rarely do you ever party or go out in the city you play in mid season its just plain and simple not a good idea. I guess in a city that doesn't care about hockey that's fine but most of the competitive teams are based in hockey markets and I think its for a reason. Players usually stay on the road an extra night if they are planning on going out.

The list was made from a guy that finally 'made it' in Toronto and he is giving a Toronto perspective on not only the cities, climate and nightlife but a Toronto view on the other hockey teams. Its terribly written and I believe the writer should be relieved of his duties atleast on a nationally published level.

 

[Indrew]

I'd say less than 4% of us willingly live in this cesspool of greenery and job security, no?

 

[Proust*]

i lived in toronto for 10 years. horrible place for a family imo. ottawa is not perfect with a LOT of room for improvement but it's made me not miss toronto one bit.

Other than real estate prices, may I ask why?