The Eagles had to play a large number of games in Montreal and Toronto because they had assumed the Senators' place in the Canadian Division, which resulted in the longest road trips in the NHL, and prevented a natural rivalry with the Chicago Black Hawks.
The Eagles had to play a large number of games in Montreal and Toronto. They had assumed the Senators' place in the Canadian Division. The Canadian Division resulted in the longest road trips in the NHL. The Canadian Division prevented a natural rivalry with the Chicago Black Hawks.