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Originally Posted by 1qqaaz
If the Oilers were first in the west, everyone would be well aware. It would be all we have heard about in weeks (just like Toronto). We'd be hearing about McDavid on an hourly basis.
Now that Calgary is first in the west, other hockey fans are saying "What? When did that happen? Wow."
Calgary's effectiveness is taking everyone by surprise. And honestly, I think this is sweeter than it would be if the team were over-hyped like Toronto and Edmonton tend to be.
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Honestly, as a Flames fan, I have to say the Flames' effectiveness is taking me by surprise too. I don't blame anyone for not seeing this coming.
The hype in Toronto this season is also fine by me, because they are delivering.
The Edmonton hype though... well, it just highlights what is worst about that organization: destroying the dreams and ambitions of talented young guys who worked hard to make it into the NHL. The fact that they have a player like McDavid to attract the hype but completely fail as an organization to develop talent or a culture to succeed just makes them more loathsome. The dreams of many undeserving young players and their families are dashed as a consequence of their almost willful incompetence.