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Old Posted May 10, 2010, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by freeweed View Post

Entirely different situation. Guys in the "A" do everything they can to get their names out there, because for the most part they're still trying to make the big time. Once a player hits the NHL full time, who cares about press attention? You've already got your million dollar contract, and it's all about your numbers from there.

Entirely the opposite.
Positive media attention = butts in seats = higher asking price.

NHL players don't engage in celebrity charity events to "keep a low profile." It's part of the job.
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