^^ Misread. You're in GP now. Maybe try changing your username.
Either way, you're stranded and yes, both cities are very different, but do have similarities. Like both NHL teams not making the playoffs for one.
BIG difference now: One team is expected to win with poorly developed players. The natives are getting restless with the on-ice product and inept management. The other team is building with a decent mix of veterans and character young players. I think we can guess which team is which here.
A winning attitude fostered by a team approach and defense first mentality, putting it all on the line is being instilled in the Flames, and nothing less. 3 zone play is preached and practised. Sure, the personnel isn't altogether what it should be for that, but the Flames are rebuilding with a nice mixture and management seems to be doing its best to do it right.
Although they will likely lose more than win the next couple years, I like this team. It feels like a 'team.' More pieces are coming. Mostly via prospects. As a group they are pretty good. Management has a good philosophy these days of drafting character combined with intelligence. I'm sure we agree in this and are confident in the direction the organization is steered.
Long edit. Sorry!
Also, it is colder up there. Noticeably and for longer. This winter will probably feel like -50 for 4 months.
Being a Flames fan, though, it should feel a bit warmer for you. Just tell your Oiler buds that their skidoo suit looks great with them wing tipped shoes! (Sweat pants underneath of course.)