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Originally Posted by Toonage
Jim Hughson had an interesting take on NHL Network Radio yesterday. How teams can't practice at the T-Mobile Arena, so they're all seeing the ice surface for the first time and are unsure of how nuances like how lively the boards are, etc.
He also brought up the obvious, how there are so many distractions, such a unique city/venue etc.
Made me think that while some teams will look poor their first time in, its very much a fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me scenario. If we're waiting for things to even out, it will come with familiarity from visiting teams/players.
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I suppose the "new rink" would explain the Oilers success last year too?