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Originally Posted by DiracSpike
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.
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Everyone in Jetsland still remembers Macoun breaking Hawerchuk's ribs and crushing the hopes of the best Jets team ever in the NHL
There was definitely a rivalry in those days.