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EastCoastFlamesFan · 03-04-2015, 12:18 PM

I'm still bummed that we didn't win the '06 series against the Ducks. Would have set up a nice second round matchup with EDM.

I still think that EDM will eventually turn it around, especially with them more than likely grabbing Eichel or McDavid this year. With that being said, I do see this rivalry being reborn in the next 2-3 years. Unlike a lot of people here, I would not mind seeing EDM turn it around and actually be competitive. Living on the east coast, you would think that Western Canadian teams didn't exist. I think it would be fun to actually see American media focus on teams like Calgary and Edmonton.

All in all, the pieces are falling into place for both these teams to be competitive, and I really think it will happen sooner than later.

03-04-2015, 12:18 PM	#9
EastCoastFlamesFan Crash and Bang Winger Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Durham NC Exp:	I'm still bummed that we didn't win the '06 series against the Ducks. Would have set up a nice second round matchup with EDM. I still think that EDM will eventually turn it around, especially with them more than likely grabbing Eichel or McDavid this year. With that being said, I do see this rivalry being reborn in the next 2-3 years. Unlike a lot of people here, I would not mind seeing EDM turn it around and actually be competitive. Living on the east coast, you would think that Western Canadian teams didn't exist. I think it would be fun to actually see American media focus on teams like Calgary and Edmonton. All in all, the pieces are falling into place for both these teams to be competitive, and I really think it will happen sooner than later.