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" From a marketing standpoint it isn't the best situation. The NHL would have much rather had the Canadian phenom land in a more vibrant place like New York, Toronto, Chicago or Philadelphia. At one of these spots his marketability could have been soaked for all it was worth as the league's new look continues to develop."
"The good thing is that players like Gretzky and Lemieux were marketable in smaller cities, and if Crosby is indeed the player he's expected to be his talent alone will break down any barriers put up by skating in Pittsburgh."
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" From a marketing standpoint it isn't the best situation. The NHL would have much rather had the Canadian phenom land in a more vibrant place like New York, Toronto, Chicago or Philadelphia. At one of these spots his marketability could have been soaked for all it was worth as the league's new look continues to develop."
"The good thing is that players like Gretzky and Lemieux were marketable in smaller cities, and if Crosby is indeed the player he's expected to be his talent alone will break down any barriers put up by skating in Pittsburgh."