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Originally Posted by Textcritic
This is nothing new. The Oilers have had the same Stanley Cup exhibit at the entrance of their dressing room since major renovations at Rexall Place in 2007. It's a fantastic gimmick which features five replica Stanley Cups and an empty space just waiting for the elusive #6. The Oilers have been translating their pretentiousness and entitlement into architecture and interior design for a decade.
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They must have learned from the best. Not long after Wrigley Field opened up in 1914, the Cubs erected several flag poles around the stadium in anticipation of future World Championship pennants. The poles went unused and were ultimately removed after they rusted.