The media attention for Edmonton would be unbearable, I agree. But in the lockeroom, the Flames can use that as rallying point similar to '04. "Look how everyone is doubting us, it's us vs the world'' mentality. And it would easily be the most satisfying feeling to wipe the smugness from their fans if we win that series. Having said that, it would be the worst feeling in the world if we lost that series. Going online to read about hockey would be unbearable.
The Ducks truly are the team I don't want to face in round 1. I actually think that's a much bigger possibility then a BOA. The only way I'd give the Flames a chance in that is if we somehow get home ice. Unless the Flames actually win at Honda Center later this season, that curse is very much a real thing. All that hard work to make the playoffs would be erased knowing we face the Ducks in round 1. I'm fine with any other match up. Hawks, Sharks, Wild. Flames play those teams hard all the time. But some teams just don't match up well against others, and for us it's Anaheim.
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