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Nik the Trik said:Zanzibar Buck-Buck McFate said:Sorry guys, but I don't believe that for a second.
I think that might have to do with your lack of familiarity with the market. National advertisers up here tend to be bigger on Team Canada stuff than they are individual team stuff(understandably, as being on the Leafs is a divisive thing throughout the country). As a result the guys we tend to see on commercials the most are guys who've played a prominent role with Team Canada like Crosby and Toews.
Stamkos coming back could make him a big deal locally but for bigger national exposure that would probably involve making a big splash internationally and it remains to be seen what avenues Stamkos will have to get there(if the NHL doesn't go to the Olympics and the World Cup isn't a big hit).
Just to use an example, PK Subban would be a natural spokesman. He's very good, charismatic and plays for a big market Canadian team. You don't see a ton of him in market though because A) he's a Hab and B) he doesn't have much in the way of a Team Canada resume.
Keep in mind it's a small country.
Points taken Nik, but my argument is that you are going into unprecedented territory here (assuming they contend).