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Originally Posted by MRCboicgy
Not to mention actively cheering/hoping for injuries, which used to be frowned upon by the masses on this board. But goes along with all the childish nicknames.
Just watch the hockey for what it is.
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This and more. As a hardcore Flames fan myself, I know Edmonton is a rival but it's kinda faded rivalry from the 80's when both teams were great. An entire generation of fans have grown up with 1 team or another just being awful and then playing in the playoffs in 2022 where Calgary got smoked bad.
Real rivalries are built up in the playoffs and best on best competition. I have had plenty of debates with Flames fans saying moronic things like they would forgo a Cup championship so Edmonton won't get one. That doesn't make someone a real fan, makes them an idiot.
I couldn't imagine an elite athlete ever saying something so stupid.