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Originally Posted by stang
And I never said they weren’t benefiting,
I was arguing that the oilers probably aren’t worried about being in the North or pacific next year. Next year when the league opens up is there that much of difference with 5 games against the sens or 5 games against the Ducks? Either way you’re going to be playing Washington Tampa etc. I’d argue that 5 games against the coyotes in the pacific would be easier then 5 games against Habs.
You’re missing the point or getting too hung up on the numbers.
You said the Oilers and Toronto were probably lobbying to get the north to stay.
My point was that once the league opens up and we play all teams again the pacific is probably weaker then the North, so the Oilers probably don’t care.
Toronto’s division is tougher then the North, so yes they might like to try and keep the North.
Simple as that.
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Thats a great argument, "they probably don't care". I would argue just based on team and individual success they probably do care. Does that mean they are going to whine about the normal division they play in? No, but that wasn't my point. The team and individuals are playing at a level they've never come close to, i'm sure they have a preference. Oiler fans are sensitive at any insinuation that they are benefitting from this years format.