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Modern Rivalries

by Alanah McGinley on 12/06/07 at 03:30 PM ET
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From David Amber at ESPN,

We all know about the storied rivalry between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens. The “Battle of Alberta,” the Islanders vs. the Rangers and Detroit vs. Colorado are clashes that will always hold a special place in our hearts.  But with new teams, new players and new story lines, we have some fresh rivalries ready to hit a boiling point. [...]

5. Chicago vs. Detroit
Superman had kryptonite, Seinfeld had Newman and the Detroit Red Wings apparently have the Chicago Blackhawks. Of all the possible Original Six matchups, this is the most improbable of rivalries. Since the last time the Hawks won a playoff series in 1996, the Wings have won three Stanley Cups and seven Central Division titles. But, this season, a rivalry has been revived out of what has recently been a mockery.

read on… for the rest of Amber’s top 10 new rivalries, between players and teams

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