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					Originally Posted by  CorsiHockeyLeague
					 
				 
				Even granting your premise, there is no way that the Anaheim freaking Ducks could ever, in your wildest imaginings, be considered a "pet franchise" for the NHL.  
 
Moreover, in this specific case, there is no strategic reason for preferring a Ducks victory over a Flames victory. The possibility of a Battle of Alberta series featuring Connor McDavid would have everyone at the league office salivating. 
			
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No west coast team for NBC to trot out would not have the league salivating.  The league office cares far more about attracting American viewers than it does Canadian.