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Originally Posted by TheAlpineOracle
Yup, it forced the Flames to try and match, and we did get a cup, but let's not pretend we matched. Last time I checked they had a dynasty where we had one cup. The difference between the two was one generational player named Gretzky, and they have that same guy in McDavid now. Fortunately for us though, with the cap and the Oilers ridiculous contracts, they aren't going to be able surround McDavid with as much talent as they could with Gretzky.
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When the other team is the 80s Oilers and you manage to get to two finals and win one, you matched.
The point is, it's good when Edmonton and Calgary push each other to be better, and don't settle for just being better than each other