The Athletic's NHL poll reveals intriguing insights from 111 anonymous players, highlighting the Calgary Flames' unfavorable mentions. They ranked fourth for teams listed on no-trade lists, attributed to negative perceptions of Canadian cities. The Flames also took second place for having poor facilities, due to issues with the Saddledome. While some players expressed love for playing there, they acknowledged its less-than-ideal setup compared to other rinks. This reveals potential hurdles for the Flames in attracting talent beyond their current roster.
Despite players not directly labelling the Flames as undesirable, many named Canadian cities on no-trade lists due to weather, taxes, and scrutiny.
The Flames ranked second for having the worst facilities, with 20% of players pointing out displeasure with the Saddledome's setup.
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