My hate towards both teams has definitely faded considerably since both teams started to suck. This year with the Flames and Canucks both being in the playoff hunt that has changed a bit but I think a good playoff series would definitely help reignite that rivalry again. The fact that I don't see either teams as threats though is ultimately what kills the rivalry for me. Haven't truly hated the Canucks since they were making deep playoff runs. Would be nice of the Oil could get it together though and the rivalry could heat up again. That will definitely be a great playoff series whenever it happens. Knowing the Oilers are just pitiful and the Canucks are barely hanging on makes it tough to really have a passion for the rivalry.
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