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Originally Posted by mikemhg

I've always wondered if the Canucks issues were even greater then management and ownership (of course they're a big problem as well).

What I mean is from a city standpoint, curious if this city in general just carries a terrible lack of attractiveness to players writ large?

The cost of housing, high taxes, extreme and heightened hockey media presence, shitty and reactive fans.

I wonder if all these factors deter players from wanting to play here, or when they do get here, become totally disenfranchised over time?

I think the fans/media play a big part. Most NHL players would not get recognized by the average person in the US.