I understand a lessening of the hate of the Canucks. Let's face it the rivalry has cooled in recent years and there just isn't as many hateable characters on their team right now. You have to give some credit for some of the pieces they've managed to draft/develop and to good young players playing well.
However, in no way shape or form do I want them advancing deep into the playoffs. They are still a rival. It's just that this iteration is a little less annoying than past teams.
As soon as Calgary/Vancouver have a game that has some controversial talking points everyone will remember what's what. The hate will return soon enough.
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A few weeks after crashing head-first into the boards (denting his helmet and being unable to move for a little while) following a hit from behind by Bob Errey, the Calgary Flames player explains:
"I was like Christ, lying on my back, with my arms outstretched, crucified"
-- Frank Musil - Early January 1994
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