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Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist
I disagree with Burkie.
Of all 7 Cup winners since he stated this Beef War, only LA and Boston could be considered Black and Blue teams. I wouldn't call Chicago x2, Pittsburgh, or Detroit Black and Blue teams.
Being big and nasty helps for sure, but so does Goaltending, Norris calibre defenseman and clutch forwards. The nasty is a distant fourth in that equation
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Chicago isn't exactly soft, circa 2008 Detroit wasn't either. Pittsburgh is the exception, not the rule. You want a good mix of physical and skilled players (especially in the Western conference), which is why LA and Chicago are so good come playoff time.