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Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden
The Oilers are an older franchise with more success. Likewise, they are the furthest north team, so they have heaps of fans in North Sask, BC, WPG and the territories.
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I could be wrong, this article suggests as much https://www.actionnetwork.com/genera...e-most-popular Indeed it argues the Flames are the least popular NHL franchise in Canada. |
That is basing everything on social media searches which is a poor metric. When the Oilers are doing bad I search out articles on their doom and gloom all the time. When I see the Riders listed as the 4th most popular CFL team I know that methodology is bunk.
Canucks have been in the NHL a decade longer than the Oilers but yes Edmonton had more success 35 years ago and have been the biggest joke in the league for near 15 years until they finally made the playoffs in back to back years.