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Originally Posted by CrimsonSkorpion
The article was good.
The importance back then, from the 50s to the 70s was more significant because homegrown talent was the best talent. In today's world, talent is more spread out through Canada and the States as well. Plus, we are seeing the emergence of more amazing European players, so it's no surprise.
I'll take the two American defenders, the talented Finnish winger and the goalie from Vancouver, BC, if it means they are better then the homegrown talent that was available.
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Originally Posted by Teufelsdreck
Unfortunately, not everyone in PQ has your vision. I wouldn't want to see untalented (or even mediocre) players from the Q skate on Centre Bell ice. Parlez-vous is not a tangible asset.
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No one is denying that and that's why there is a summit happening as we speak, in order to lift Hockey Quebec, the QMJHL and local product, so that the Canadiens can do their share in promoting such talent by having some on its team.
Having said that, it doesn't change the fact that, in my opinion, young players better relate to local players than guys who return home overseas in the off-season. It doesn't take away the importance find solutions to develop competitive local talent and it will, I'm sure, have a snow-ball effect.