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Originally Posted by Zarley
I wonder if Winnipeg would prefer to be in the Pacific?
On the plus side they would get higher ratings from rivalry match-ups with CGY, EDM and VAN, and likely more appearances on HNiC. The tradeoff being greater travel and more 8pm and 9pm start times.
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Most of the people on these boards are probably too young to remember (I know I am) but apparently there used to be a sick rivalry with the Jets that both Calgary and Edmonton had. I was really hoping any realignment would result in us having regular games against the Jets but it's not like Winnipegers need an excuse to watch Jets games so Chipman probably leaned towards the easier travel schedule. It sucks though, seems like a squandered opportunity for a good old prairie rivalry on both sides.