Re: What if Playoff Teams picked their 1st round opponent?
Absolutely hate it. I still prefer the 1 vs 16 format, but the NHL wanted to go the cheap route, uh, I mean, foster regional rivalries. How'd that work out for Flames fans during the Oiler domination years? I actually felt kinda bad for them because those old Flames teams were very, very good (and had my all-time favourite player, Theo Fleury). I mean, it did create some great games/memories for me though, specifically because of the rivalry and both teams were great.
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