Why American captains don't want to play Hockey in Canada...

Canadian hockey markets are unlike anything else in professional sports, with the pressure, the scrutiny, and the expectations of an entire country all falling on the shoulders of the players who wear those jerseys. For some it is the ultimate stage, but for others it is a place they cannot wait to leave. Over the last decade several high profile American stars have either left Canadian teams or been linked to returning home, from Matthew Tkachuk's departure from Calgary to the Quinn Hughes trade out of Vancouver, and a clear pattern keeps emerging. So what is really going on? In this video we break down the real reason so many American born NHL stars struggle to stay in Canadian markets, and whether a US born captain will ever be the one to bring the Stanley Cup back to Canada. (Matthew Tkachuk left Calgary yes I know he wasn't the captain, but he was a huge part of their leadership group) InfinitePuck is a hockey channel dedicated to cinematic storytelling, in depth breakdowns, and the moments that define the game. Subscribe for more. #NHL #Hockey #AustonMatthews #QuinnHughes #MatthewTkachuk #BradyTkachuk #TorontoMapleLeafs #VancouverCanucks #OttawaSenators #CalgaryFlames #CanadianHockey #StanleyCup #HockeyBreakdown #InfinitePuck #NHLAnalysis