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Corral · 04-30-2018, 01:21 PM

I suppose i don't think Winnipeg and Calgary ever developed the same rivalry of disgust as is the Battle of Alberta or the Calgary-Vancouver battles in the 1990s. At least not for me. I just don't find cheering for the Jets difficult as a Flames fan. Frankly, i'm envious of how things have turned out in Winnipeg.

But nonetheless, what's not to like about how the Jets reacquired their team or have gone about constructing it? I would also take A LOT of satisfaction watching Bill Daly and/or Bettman have to go to Winnipeg and hand out the stanley cup to the Jets, after acquiescing all those years ago and letting the Jets go to Arizona all in the name of expanding the reach of hockey into the sunbelt. That moment would be priceless viewing for me.

Cheering for any of the teams in Bettman's expansion locations is something i just can't get myself to do. Those expansion teams represent everything that is wrong with the NHL today !!!!!

04-30-2018, 01:21 PM	#258
Corral Lifetime Suspension Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Stampede Grounds Exp:	I suppose i don't think Winnipeg and Calgary ever developed the same rivalry of disgust as is the Battle of Alberta or the Calgary-Vancouver battles in the 1990s. At least not for me. I just don't find cheering for the Jets difficult as a Flames fan. Frankly, i'm envious of how things have turned out in Winnipeg. But nonetheless, what's not to like about how the Jets reacquired their team or have gone about constructing it? I would also take A LOT of satisfaction watching Bill Daly and/or Bettman have to go to Winnipeg and hand out the stanley cup to the Jets, after acquiescing all those years ago and letting the Jets go to Arizona all in the name of expanding the reach of hockey into the sunbelt. That moment would be priceless viewing for me. Cheering for any of the teams in Bettman's expansion locations is something i just can't get myself to do. Those expansion teams represent everything that is wrong with the NHL today !!!!! Last edited by Corral; 04-30-2018 at 01:23 PM.